Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2025
Introduction and Our Commitment
At venarivox, we understand that your privacy matters. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our financial decision-making platform. We're committed to being transparent about our practices and giving you control over your data.
This privacy policy applies to all services provided by venarivox through our website at venarivox.com, and complies with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable Australian privacy laws.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide you with better financial decision-making tools and personalized recommendations. Here's what we gather and why:
Personal Information
Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you create an account or contact us for support.
Financial Information
Income details, expenses, financial goals, and investment preferences to provide personalized recommendations.
Usage Data
How you interact with our platform, pages visited, time spent, and features used to improve our services.
Device Information
IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system for security and optimization purposes.
How We Use Your Information
Primary Purposes
We use your personal information primarily to deliver our financial decision-making services. This includes creating personalized financial analysis, providing investment recommendations based on your goals, and helping you track your financial progress over time.
Secondary Purposes
We also use your information to improve our services, send you educational content about financial planning, notify you of important account updates, and ensure the security of our platform. We may analyze usage patterns to identify areas where we can enhance user experience.
Your financial data helps us build better tools for everyone. We use aggregated, anonymized information to understand common financial challenges and develop features that address real needs in the Australian market.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We don't sell your personal information to anyone. However, we do work with trusted third parties to provide our services effectively:
Service Providers: We share necessary information with companies that help us operate our platform, including cloud hosting providers, payment processors, and customer support tools. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and can only use it for the specific services they provide to us.
Financial Data Providers: To give you accurate market information and investment options, we work with licensed financial data providers. We only share the minimum information required to deliver these services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by Australian law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of venarivox, our users, or others.
Your Rights and Control
Under Australian privacy law, you have several important rights regarding your personal information:
- Access your personal information and request a copy of what we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or outdated information in your account
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Object to certain uses of your information, such as direct marketing
- Request that we restrict processing of your information in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent for data processing where we rely on your consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@venarivox.com. We'll respond to your request within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
Data Security Measures
We take the security of your financial information seriously and implement multiple layers of protection:
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest using AES-256 encryption standards.
Access Controls
Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access your information on a need-to-know basis.
Regular Monitoring
Continuous monitoring systems detect and respond to potential security threats in real-time.
Security Audits
Regular third-party security audits ensure our systems meet industry-leading security standards.
Data Retention Periods
We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data and legal requirements:
Usage and Analytics Data
Technical logs, usage patterns, and analytics data are retained for 12 months to improve our services and troubleshoot issues.
Financial Transaction Records
Records of financial transactions and advice provided are kept for 3 years as required by Australian financial services regulations.
Account and Tax Information
Personal account details and tax-related information are retained for 7 years to comply with Australian Taxation Office requirements.
Aggregated Data
Anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individuals may be retained indefinitely for research and service improvement.
International Data Transfers
While we primarily store your data in Australia, some of our service providers operate internationally. When we transfer data overseas, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
All international transfers comply with Australian privacy law requirements. We use contractual safeguards, adequacy decisions, or other approved transfer mechanisms to protect your information when it crosses borders.
Our primary data centers are located in Australia, with backup systems in New Zealand and Singapore to ensure service continuity and data protection.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including login sessions and security features. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve user experience. You can opt out of these through your browser settings.
Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings to provide a more personalized experience across sessions.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through your registered email address or by posting a prominent notice on our website.
The "last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you continue using our services after we post changes to this policy, you agree to the updated terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may close your account or contact us to discuss your concerns.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, we're here to help.
Our privacy team responds to all inquiries within 2 business days.
Phone: +61 434 106 141
Mail: 6 Sandringham Ave, Thornton NSW 2322, Australia