Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 December 2025

Teacup Technologies ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website or services.

By using our services or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

1.2 Technical Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data:

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purposes

We use your personal information to:

3.2 Marketing Communications (with consent)

With your explicit consent, we may use your information to:

By default everyone is not subscribed to any marketing, it's only by request for future deals and updates will we opt you in.

3.3 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

4. Disclosure of Your Information

4.1 When We May Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

4.2 Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers may be located overseas (primarily in the United States for cloud hosting services). We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients comply with Australian privacy standards. By using our services, you consent to this disclosure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your website experience and understand how you use our site.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5.4 Analytics and Third-Party Tools

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect information about website usage. These tools may use cookies and similar technologies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

6.2 Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that may result in serious harm, we will:

6.3 Security Limitations

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to using industry-standard practices to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7.1 Retention Periods

7.2 Secure Disposal

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it in accordance with our data retention policy.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

8.1 Access Your Information

Request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this within a reasonable timeframe, usually within 30 days.

8.2 Correct Your Information

Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date personal information.

8.3 Delete Your Information

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., financial records we're required to retain).

8.4 Restrict Processing

Request that we limit how we use your information in certain circumstances.

8.5 Object to Processing

Object to processing of your information for direct marketing purposes or where we rely on legitimate interests.

8.6 Data Portability

Request a copy of your information in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

8.7 Withdraw Consent

Withdraw your consent to processing at any time (where consent is the legal basis for processing).

8.8 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@teacuptech.com.au. We will respond within 30 days and may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

There is generally no charge for accessing or correcting your information, though we may charge a reasonable fee for excessive or manifestly unfounded requests.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may at times contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

When we integrate third-party services (e.g., payment processors, cloud platforms), we ensure they maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside Australia, primarily in the United States (for cloud services and hosting). When we transfer data internationally, we:

12. Changes to This Privacy 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 material changes, we will:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Teacup Technologies
Email: support@teacuptech.com.au

13.1 Privacy Complaints

If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information:

  1. Contact us using the details above. We will investigate and respond within 30 days.
  2. If you're not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

14. Consent

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Where we require your consent for specific processing activities (such as marketing communications), we will obtain this separately and you may withdraw consent at any time.

Last Updated: 28 December 2025