Data Protection and Privacy Compliance Statement
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance Statement
Purpose of This Statement
When providing products and services, appropriate handling of personal information is considered an important part of platform operations.
This statement outlines the Australian data protection framework, general information-handling principles, and the basic rights available to users under applicable laws, to help explain how personal information may be used within the platform environment and the relevant compliance context.
1. Applicable Legal Framework
In Australia, the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information are generally governed by the following laws and principles:
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Privacy Act 1988
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Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
These legal requirements primarily aim to:
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Improve individual awareness of how personal information is handled
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Promote reasonable and transparent data-handling practices
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Reduce the risk of misuse or unauthorised access to personal information
2. Scope of Application
This compliance statement applies to the following situations:
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Business activities carried out in Australia
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Information handling related to providing goods or services to users located in Australia
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Data use associated with website access, account management, or customer support
Activities carried out solely for personal or household purposes are generally outside the scope of this statement.
3. General Principles for Handling Personal Information
When processing personal information, the following principles are generally observed:
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Lawfulness and clarity – information is handled on a lawful basis with appropriate explanation
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Purpose limitation – information is used only for specific and legitimate business purposes
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Data minimisation – collection is limited to what is necessary
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Accuracy – reasonable steps are taken to keep information accurate and up to date
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Reasonable retention – information is not kept longer than required by business or legal needs
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Security safeguards – technical and administrative measures are used to reduce security risks
4. User Rights Under Australian Law
Subject to applicable legal conditions, users may have the following rights under Australian privacy laws:
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To request access to personal information held
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To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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To request deletion or restriction of certain information where permitted by law
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To raise questions or concerns regarding specific data-handling activities
Requests may be submitted using the contact details made available on the platform.
5. Information Handling and Compliance Management
In the course of processing personal information, the platform generally:
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Uses information in line with operational needs and legal requirements
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Applies reasonable security measures, such as access controls and technical protections
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Assesses potential data security incidents and takes action where appropriate
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Maintains necessary records related to data-handling activities for compliance purposes
Whether further actions are required is assessed based on the specific circumstances and legal obligations.
6. Cross-Border Data Handling
In certain business scenarios, personal information may be stored or processed outside Australia.
Where this occurs, reasonable steps are taken to ensure that such handling remains consistent with the general requirements of Australian privacy laws.
7. Regulatory Oversight and Compliance Impact
In Australia, privacy and data-protection matters are generally subject to oversight by relevant regulatory authorities.
Non-compliance with applicable privacy laws may result in investigations, corrective actions, or other regulatory consequences, depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue.
8. Significance of Compliance
For users:
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Helps improve understanding of how personal information may be used
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Supports informed and transparent use of online services
For the platform:
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Assists in managing potential compliance risks
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Supports stable and ongoing lawful operations
9. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding personal information handling, privacy policies, or related rights, you may contact us via:
Email:
jardin@furonix.com
Phone:
+1 (917) 856-3225
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30 / 14:00–18:00 (CET)