Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Archtene (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By accessing or using https://archtene.com (the “Website”), you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. What Is Personal Information?

“Personal information” means information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Device identifiers

  • Online behavioural data

  • Any information submitted through forms

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to a newsletter

  • Submit a contact form

  • Send us an email

  • Comment on content (if enabled)

This may include your name and email address.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring URL

This information is collected via cookies and analytics technologies.

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyse traffic patterns

  • Store user preferences

  • Support advertising functionality

  • Measure marketing effectiveness

Cookies may be session-based or persistent.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may affect website functionality.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

  • Operating and maintaining the Website

  • Improving content and user experience

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Sending newsletters and updates (where consent is given)

  • Monitoring website performance

  • Preventing fraud or security issues

  • Complying with legal obligations

We only use personal information for purposes that are reasonably necessary for our business functions.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (International Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom or other jurisdictions with similar laws, we rely on:

  • Your consent

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, website improvement)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Email marketing service providers

  • Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)

  • Professional advisers (accountants, legal advisers)

  • Regulatory authorities where required by law

Some third-party providers may store data outside Australia. By using this Website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally.

We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle information in accordance with Australian privacy law.

7. Advertising and Third-Party Ad Services

We may use third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense.

These services may:

  • Use cookies

  • Use web beacons

  • Collect usage data

  • Serve personalised advertisements

Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other websites.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting:
https://adssettings.google.com

We do not control third-party advertisers’ data practices.

8. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • We collect your email address

  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link

  • We do not sell or rent email addresses

  • Communications relate only to Archtene content and updates

We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Analytics data may be retained in aggregated form.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

  • Misuse

  • Interference

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Modification or disclosure

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

11. Access and Correction

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you may request:

  • Access to personal information we hold about you

  • Correction of inaccurate or outdated information

Requests must be made in writing using the contact details below.

We may refuse access where permitted by law.

12. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may contact us using the details below.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

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

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au

13. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.