Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
1. About this policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Galapagos Ventures Pty Ltd (ABN holder, "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and stores personal information through the SmartFarm Finance website at https://smartfarm.finance, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
SmartFarm Finance is a content-only information resource. It does not currently operate lead capture forms or collect personal information through form submissions.
2. What personal information we collect
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referral source, and device/browser information collected via analytics tools (Google Analytics 4, Cloudflare Web Analytics).
- Contact details — name and email address if you contact us directly via email.
3. How we collect personal information
We collect personal information:
- Automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you browse the site.
- Directly from you if you contact us by email.
4. Purpose of collection
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the content and services on this site.
- To analyse site usage and improve user experience.
- To respond to enquiries you send us directly.
- To comply with legal obligations, including record-keeping for the Privacy Act 1988.
5. Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers — hosting (Netlify), analytics (Google, Cloudflare) that process data on our behalf.
- Related entities — other SmartFarm cluster websites operated by Galapagos Ventures Pty Ltd (smartfarm.guide, smartfarm.team, smartfarm.training) for purposes consistent with the original collection.
- Regulatory bodies — where required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
6. Overseas disclosure
Some service providers (e.g. Google, Cloudflare, Netlify) may store or process data outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure those providers comply with obligations substantially similar to the APPs.
7. Storage and security
We store personal information in secure, access-controlled systems. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
- Access controls limiting who can view personal information.
- Regular review of data handling practices.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
8. Access and correction
Under APP 12 and APP 13, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading.
To make an access or correction request, contact us using the details in Section 10 below. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Complaints
If you believe we have breached the APPs or mishandled your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with us using the contact details below. We will acknowledge your complaint within 7 days and aim to resolve it within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
- Online: oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints
- Phone: 1300 363 992
- Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
10. Contact us
For privacy-related enquiries, access requests, or complaints:
- Entity: Galapagos Ventures Pty Ltd
- Website: https://smartfarm.finance
- Email: [email protected]
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version number and effective date are shown at the top of this page. Material changes will be noted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.