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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

Compliant with Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
1. Overview

Insitive ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our property intelligence platform and services.

Last Updated: 3 June 2026

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name, email address, and contact details
  • Account credentials (username and password)
  • Billing and payment information
  • Property search history and saved searches
  • Communication preferences
  • Professional information (if you're a real estate professional)

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our platform, we automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
  • Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent)
  • Location data (if you enable location services)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Log data and analytics information

Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party sources, including:

  • Public property records and cadastral data
  • Social media platforms (if you connect your account)
  • Analytics providers and marketing partners
  • Payment processors
3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your transactions and send related information
  • Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
  • Personalize your experience and provide tailored content
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

Marketing Communications: You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or updating your account preferences.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processing and fraud detection
  • Cloud hosting and data storage
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Email delivery and communication services
  • Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, regulatory requirements).

Business Transfers

If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

Data Room Sharing (APP 6 Disclosure)

When you request an introduction or connection through Insitive—whether via our Matchmaker, a consultant conversation, a contact request, or the Data Room—we may share relevant information with:

  • Builders: To facilitate home design consultations and construction planning
  • Conveyancers: To assist with property settlement processes
  • Finance Brokers: To support loan applications and financial assessments

Your Controls: You initiate all sharing by requesting a connection. You can revoke access at any time through the Data Room interface. All sharing activities are logged for your transparency.

Limitation of Liability: Once your information is shared with a third party at your request, that party's use of your information is governed by their own privacy policy. Insitive is not responsible for the privacy practices of builders, conveyancers, finance brokers, or other third parties you choose to engage with through our platform.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

Important: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights (APP 12 & APP 13)

Under Australian Privacy Principles and GDPR (where applicable), you have the following rights:

  • Access (APP 12): Request access to your personal information
  • Correction (APP 13): Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities
  • Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

Exercise Your Rights Online

You can export your data or request deletion directly through our Data Management Portal. Alternatively, contact us at privacy@insitive.com.au and we will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Maintain business records for legitimate purposes

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and improve our services. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. International Data Transfers (APP 8)

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Australia. In accordance with Australian Privacy Principle 8, we disclose the following cross-border data transfers:

Service Providers and Data Locations

  • Cloud Infrastructure: Railway Inc. (United States) - hosting and application infrastructure
  • Database: Neon (United States) - PostgreSQL database services, SOC 2 Type 2 certified
  • AI Services: Anthropic (United States), Google Cloud (United States/Australia) - AI-assisted analysis features
  • Email Services: SendGrid/Twilio (United States) - transactional email delivery
  • Payment Processing: Stripe (United States) - PCI DSS Level 1 certified

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

  • Standard contractual clauses with all service providers
  • Data processing agreements that require equivalent privacy protections
  • Selection of providers with industry-recognized security certifications
  • Regular review of provider security practices and compliance

Your Consent (APP 8.2)

Consent: By creating an account and using Insitive's services, you expressly consent to the transfer of your personal information to overseas recipients in the United States as described above.

Safeguards: We have implemented the following measures to protect your data:

  • Binding data processing agreements with all service providers
  • Selection of providers with SOC 2 Type 2 or equivalent certifications
  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and compliance audits

Your rights: You may withdraw consent by requesting account deletion via our Data Management Portal. Contact us at privacy@insitive.com.au for alternative arrangements.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

12. Contact Us

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

Insitive Privacy Officer
S21, 45 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia

Phone: 0490 368 432
Email: hello@insitive.com.au

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you may lodge a complaint with the OAIC at www.oaic.gov.au