Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

Galapagos Ventures Pty Ltd (ABN 73626 902 850) ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website galapagos.ventures or interact with our services.

We are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and this policy complies with those requirements.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business details when you contact us
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources
• Communication Records: Records of correspondence and interactions with us

Automatically Collected Information

Our website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics including:

• Pages viewed and time spent on our website
• Geographic location (city/country level)
• Device and browser information
• Traffic sources and user behavior patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Business Communications: To respond to inquiries and provide requested information
• Service Delivery: To provide and improve our venture studio services
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint about our handling of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics, to collect information about your browsing behavior. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

For more information about Google Analytics data practices, visit: Google Privacy Policy

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Website analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention periods.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (including Google Analytics) may store or process your information outside of Australia. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with Australian Privacy Principles.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to make a complaint, please contact us:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au