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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st October 2023

1. What We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data needed to provide your service:

  • Contact Info: Name, email, phone number, address.
  • Billing Info: Credit card tokens (we don't store full card numbers) or bank details.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, usage logs, and connection metadata (as required by law).

2. How We Use It

We use your data to:

  • Provide Service: Connect your internet, route your calls.
  • Bill You: Send invoices and process payments.
  • Support You: Troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Comply with Law: We are required to retain certain metadata for 2 years under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979.

3. Who We Share It With

We never sell your data. We only share it with:

  • Upstream Providers: NBN Co, Leaptel, or other carriers only as needed to provision your line.
  • Law Enforcement: If presented with a valid warrant or court order.
  • Debt Collectors: If you don't pay your bills (please don't make us do this).

4. Data Security

We take security seriously:

  • All data is stored in Australia where possible.
  • We use encryption for data in transit and at rest.
  • Access to your data is restricted to staff who need it to do their job.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Ask what data we hold about you.
  • Correct: Fix any errors in your data.
  • Complaint: If you think we've mishandled your data, tell us first. If we don't fix it, you can contact the OAIC.

Contact Privacy Officer: hello@theitdept.au