Privacy Policy

1. Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains how Algoteq collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to:

• Visitors to our website;
• Users requesting demos or subscribing to updates; and
• Partners and event contacts who share information with us.

It applies in addition to our Terms of Use and covers both manual and automated data processing.

3. Legal Framework

• European Union / EEA: GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
• United Kingdom: Data Protection Act 2018.
• Australia: Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
• United States: applicable state privacy laws, including the CCPA and CPRA (see “17. U.S. Privacy Rights”).

4. Consent

By accessing or using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent – when you subscribe or request a demo.
• Contractual necessity – to provide requested services.
• Legal obligation – to meet compliance requirements.
• Legitimate interests – to improve and secure our services.

6. Personal Data We Collect

6.1 Automatically collected

• IP address and browser type;
• Operating system and device information;
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URL;
• Anonymous analytics data (e.g., Google Analytics).

6.2 Provided by you

• Name, email, company name, job title;
• Message or inquiry details (via secure web forms, event registration, or email).

7. How We Use Your Data

• Respond to inquiries or demo requests;
• Send updates or marketing communications (when opted in);
• Improve site performance and user experience;
• Conduct analytics and security monitoring;
• Meet legal or regulatory requirements.

We will not use your data for purposes unrelated to those described here.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data only with:

• Employees who require access for legitimate business reasons;
• Service providers (e.g., analytics, email delivery, hosting) under confidentiality;
• Legal authorities where required by law;
• Potential buyers in the event of a company sale or merger.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Third-party sites are subject to their own privacy policies.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Afterwards, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Data Security

• HTTPS encryption;
• Access controls and authentication;
• Encrypted storage of sensitive information.

No online system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

1. Access the personal data we hold about you;
2. Request correction or deletion;
3. Restrict processing or object to it;
4. Request data portability;
5. Withdraw consent;
6. Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, email contact@algoteq.com.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that such data was collected, we will delete it promptly.

13. Do Not Track Notice

We do not track users across third-party websites and do not respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

14. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Types of cookies we use:

• Necessary: enable basic site functionality;
• Analytics: help us understand visitor behaviour;
• Marketing: used for ad/attribution (e.g., LinkedIn, Google).

Some cookies are set by third-party services (e.g., LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Analytics). You can opt out via browser settings or ad preferences.

15. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our operations. The “Effective Date” above indicates the latest version. For material changes, we may provide additional notice.

16. U.S. Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA and Similar Laws)

For residents of certain U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and Utah, additional privacy rights may apply under state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

• Know what categories of personal information we collect and how it is used;
• Request access to or a copy of your personal data;
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions);
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal data);
• Request correction of inaccurate data;
• Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact contact@algoteq.com. We may verify your request using reasonable methods. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with proper authorization.

17. Complaints and Contact

Data Protection Officer – Algoteq Pty Ltd
contact@algoteq.com
Level 3, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:

• OAIC (Australia): oaic.gov.au
• ICO (UK): ico.org.uk
• EU Supervisory Authority in your member state.