1. Introduction

Aurea Ecosystem ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, professional qualifications, and payment information. For practitioners using Aurea Professional, we store client data that you input. For clients using Aurea Client, we store health information you choose to track.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: provide and maintain our services; process payments and manage licenses; communicate with you about your account; send product updates and relevant information; improve and develop new features; comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored in Sydney, Australia, using Google Cloud Platform (Firebase). We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit, secure authentication, and access controls.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: Firebase (data storage and authentication), Stripe (payment processing), and OpenAI (AI report generation for Aurea Professional). These providers have their own privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. Practitioner client data is retained according to Australian health record requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to: access your personal information; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; withdraw consent for data processing; lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

8. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies to understand usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@aureaecosystem.com.