{"id":542,"date":"2025-12-18T12:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T06:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/?page_id=542"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:43:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:13:49","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-542","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":{"title":"Privacy Policy","description":"<strong>Tapect<\/strong> (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) operates the website at tapect.com (collectively, the \u201cWebsite\u201d) and is committed to protecting your privacy.\r\n\r\nThis privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, process, store, share, and disclose your personal information through our Website (\u201cPrivacy Policy\u201d). For our terms and conditions or to contact us, please reach out to support@tapect.com. Any capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meaning as those defined in our terms and conditions.\r\n<h2><strong>Openness and Transparency<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe are committed to safeguarding your privacy and respecting your rights under the Australian Privacy Principles (\u201cAPPs\u201d) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016\/679) (the \u201cGDPR\u201d) (collectively, \u201cPrivacy Laws\u201d). As a data controller under the GDPR, we undertake all necessary steps to comply with these Privacy Laws and address any inquiries or complaints related to compliance.\r\n\r\nBy accessing and using our Website, Products, and Services, you consent to the collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.\r\n<h2><strong>Your Information<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nUnder Section 6 of the Privacy Act, personal information is defined as information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable. An identifiable natural person can be identified directly or indirectly through identifiers such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or factors specific to their physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.\r\n\r\nRegarding your personal information: (a) We will collect personal information only by lawful and fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive manner. (b) We will only collect personal information about you if you voluntarily provide it to us or if you explicitly consent to us collecting it. Providing us with personal information constitutes your consent. (c) We may also collect personal information when you: i. Complete a profile or set up an account to use our Services and Products; ii. Communicate with us; iii. Visit our Website; iv. Provide feedback; or v. Complete online surveys. (d) If you use a pseudonym or do not provide identifiable information, we may not be able to provide you with all of our Services and\/or Products. To remain anonymous, do not sign in or provide any information that might identify you. (e) We require accurate, up-to-date, and complete personal information at the time of collection.\r\n\r\nWe ask that you do not disclose sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, religion, health, criminal background) on our Website. If you do provide sensitive personal information, you consent to its collection and handling as per this Privacy Policy.\r\n<h2><strong>Information We May Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe personal information we collect includes, but is not limited to:\r\n\r\nYour full name;\r\nEmail address;\r\nPhone number;\r\nDevice ID, device type, geo-location information, computer and connection information, statistics on page views, traffic data, ad data, IP address, and standard web log information;\r\nAdditional information you provide directly through our Website or other accounts from which we collect information;\r\nInformation provided through customer surveys;\r\nBilling and payment information, including details collected through Stripe or Shopify; and\r\nAny other personal information necessary to facilitate your dealings with us.\r\nWe may also ask for optional information such as:\r\n\r\nSocial media profile details (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook);\r\nCompany details (address, website, phone number);\r\nJob classification;\r\nOffice phone number;\r\nDetails of personal and professional connections;\r\nFiles that may contain personal information;\r\nA personal headshot.\r\nProviding optional information is voluntary. If shared, you consent to its collection and handling according to this Privacy Policy.\r\n<h2><strong>Information About Children Under 18<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nOur Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18 years old.\r\n<h2><strong>Legal Basis for Processing Information<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nUnder the GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process Personal Information from individuals in the European Union. Our legal bases include:\r\n\r\nNecessity for providing access to and use of our Products, Services, and Website;\r\nOur legitimate interests in operating and improving our Products, Services, and Website;\r\nYour explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time; or\r\nLegal obligations requiring us to process your Personal Information.\r\n<h2><strong>How Your Information Is Used<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe use, process, and disclose your Personal Information or Optional Information for purposes including:\r\n\r\nProviding our Website, Products, and Services;\r\nAdministering, protecting, improving, or optimizing our Website, Products, and Services;\r\nBilling you through Stripe or Shopify;\r\nInforming you about our Website, Products, Services, surveys, or promotional activities;\r\nResponding to inquiries or comments;\r\nVerifying your identity;\r\nOther purposes you consent to; and\r\nUses required or authorized by relevant Privacy Laws.\r\n<h2><strong>Disclosure of Personal Information<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe may disclose your Personal Information to:\r\n\r\nThird parties performing functions on our behalf;\r\nAny person or entity you have consented to disclose your information to;\r\nExternal advisors, auditors, lawyers, insurers, and financiers;\r\nPayment processing service providers such as Stripe or Shopify;\r\nPersons or entities required or authorized under relevant Privacy Laws.\r\nIf we no longer need your Personal Information for the purposes outlined, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.\r\n<h2><strong>Direct Marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe may use your Personal Information for direct marketing if:\r\n\r\nWe have your express consent (which you can withdraw at any time by contacting us);\r\nWe have a legal basis; or\r\nPermitted by relevant Privacy Laws.\r\nYou can opt out of direct marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us at support@tapect.com.\r\n<h2><strong>Our Website<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWhile we strive to protect your information, transmission over the internet is not always secure. We are not liable for breaches of security or unintended disclosures.\r\n<h2><strong>Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (collectively, \u201cCookies\u201d) on our Website. By using our Website, you consent to the use of Cookies.\r\n\r\nCookies help us:\r\n\r\nIdentify you as a user;\r\nProcess user requests;\r\nImprove user experience;\r\nRemember preferences;\r\nMonitor and analyze website usage;\r\nFacilitate communication;\r\nControl access to content; and\r\nProtect our Website.\r\nYou can delete or refuse Cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.\r\n<h2><strong>Data Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe store Personal Information electronically or in hard copy, taking reasonable steps to protect it. However, we cannot guarantee internet security. We may disclose information to third parties, including those outside the European Economic Area and Australia, but will ensure they adhere to relevant Privacy Laws.\r\n<h2><strong>Access to Information<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nUnder the GDPR, individuals in the EU have rights including:\r\n\r\nCorrection of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information;\r\nDeletion of Personal Information in certain situations;\r\nData portability;\r\nWithdrawal of consent for processing;\r\nObjection to automated decisions;\r\nRestriction of processing in specific circumstances.\r\nYou may request access to or correction of your Personal Information by contacting us. We may charge a reasonable fee for retrieving information but will not charge for making a request.\r\n<h2><strong>Third-Party Sites<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nOur Website may link to third-party sites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.\r\n<h2><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nFor questions or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy, contact us at support@tapect.com. If unresolved, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (\u201cOAIC\u201d) or the European Data Protection Supervisor (\u201cEDPS\u201d). Visit OAIC or EDPS for more information.\r\n<h2><strong>Notices and Revisions<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Non-material changes take immediate effect, while material changes will be effective 30 days after posting.\r\n<h2><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWe will cooperate with regulatory authorities to resolve complaints about personal information transfers."},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=542"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/542\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":625,"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/542\/revisions\/625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-api.tapect.io\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}