Privacy Policy
Effective 1 January 2026 · Version 2.0 · DEMO placeholder content for testing only
Welcome to Seekers & Keepers. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to handling your personal information with the same discretion, care, and respect that define our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you share with us when you browse, register, or connect through our services. Please read it thoughtfully, as it forms part of your agreement with us.
Please note: this is demonstration placeholder copy prepared for testing the Legal Hub. It is realistic and plausible, but it does not constitute legal advice.
1. Information We Collect
To offer you a considered and secure experience, we gather certain categories of information. Some you provide directly, and some is collected automatically as you use the platform.
- Account details such as your chosen display name, email address, date of birth for age verification, and login credentials.
- Profile information you elect to share, including preferences, interests, and photographs you upload.
- Verification records used to confirm you are of legal age and to maintain the integrity of our community.
- Technical data including device type, browser, IP address, and general location, gathered to keep your account safe.
- Usage insights reflecting how you navigate the platform, so we may refine and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for purposes you would reasonably expect, and always in service of a safe, elegant, and trustworthy environment.
- To create and manage your account and verify your eligibility to join.
- To facilitate connections and communication between members.
- To personalise the content, matches, and features we present to you.
- To protect our community by detecting fraud, misuse, or behaviour that breaches our standards.
- To meet our legal and regulatory obligations under Australian law.
Your Rights & Choices
You remain in control of your personal information at all times. We believe transparency is the foundation of trust, and we make it straightforward for you to exercise the rights available to you under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
3. Access and Correction
You may review and update most of your details directly from your account settings. Should you wish to access a fuller record of the information we hold, or correct anything that is inaccurate or out of date, our support team will assist you promptly.
What you can request
- A copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction of details that are inaccurate, incomplete, or no longer current.
- Deletion of your account and associated data, subject to any records we must retain by law.
- Withdrawal of consent for optional communications, such as newsletters and promotional messages.
4. Managing Communications
You may adjust your notification and marketing preferences whenever you like. Opting out of promotional messages will not affect essential communications relating to your account, security, or our legal obligations.
- Update your preferences within your account dashboard.
- Use the unsubscribe option included in our marketing emails.
- Contact our privacy team to organise a broader request.
Security, Retention & Contact
Protecting the information entrusted to us is a responsibility we take seriously. We combine sensible technical safeguards with clear internal practices to keep your data secure throughout its lifecycle.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We apply industry-recognised measures to guard against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. While no online service can promise absolute security, we work continually to uphold a high standard of protection.
- Encryption of sensitive information in transit and at rest.
- Restricted access, granted only to team members who genuinely require it.
- Regular reviews of our systems, controls, and safeguards.
- Prompt procedures for responding to any suspected data incident.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as your account remains active, or as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it securely.
7. Contacting Us
If you have questions about this policy, or wish to raise a concern about how your information is handled, we welcome your enquiry. Our Privacy Officer will respond in a timely and considerate manner, and you also retain the right to contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner should you feel a matter has not been resolved.
This is demonstration content and does not reflect a live contact channel.