Seabin Privacy Policy
This website and the Pollution Index™ platform are operated by Seabin Pty Ltd. We take your privacy very seriously, therefore we urge you to read this policy carefully because it contains important information about:
- Who we are
- How and why we collect, store, use and share personal information
- Your rights in relation to your personal information
- How to contact us and supervisory authorities in the event of a complaint
Who we are
Seabin Pty Ltd ("we" or "us") collects, uses, and is responsible for certain personal information that you provide to us. We are regulated under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable across the European Union and the United Kingdom, and other data privacy laws.
The personal information we collect and use
1. Personal information you provide to us
We collect the following personal information that you provide to us:
- Name
- Country
- City
- Phone number
Examples of when we collect this information include:
- Registering as a volunteer
- Uploading data to the Pollution Index™ platform
- Signing up to our newsletter
- Downloading reports from the platform
- Registering interest in an activity
2. Personal information about third parties
If you give us information about another person, you confirm that:
- You have their consent
- You can receive data protection notices on their behalf
- You can consent to transferring their data abroad on their behalf
3. Monitoring and recording communications
We may monitor communications like emails to track enquiries and downloads from our website.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track activities on our website and portal.
Examples include tracking:
- Website visits and user actions
- Duration of visits
- Referral sources
- User location
Some cookies may be controlled by third parties. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org.
5. How we use your personal information
We collect information for purposes such as:
- Maintaining a database of volunteers
- Tracking downloads from the platform
- Evaluating ad campaign performance
- Improving user experience
6. Who your information may be shared with
We may share your data with:
- Our related companies (e.g., Seabin Project Pty Ltd, Seabin Foundation)
- Law enforcement agencies to prevent unlawful activity
We do not otherwise share personal information with third parties.
7. Marketing
We may send you marketing materials if you consent. You can opt out at any time.
8. How long we keep your personal information
We retain your personal information indefinitely, unless you request deletion.
9. Legal basis for using your information
We use your information to:
- Provide our services
- Meet legal obligations
10. Keeping your information secure
We use appropriate measures to protect personal data and have breach response procedures in place. However, the internet is not 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
11. Transfers of information out of the EEA
Our servers are located in Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure international data transfers comply with relevant laws.
12. Your rights
Your rights may include:
- Accessing and correcting your information
- Erasing your information
- Objecting to processing
- Restricting processing
- Data portability
To exercise your rights, please contact us with sufficient information to identify you and your request.
13. How to complain
If you have concerns about your information, please contact us first. You can also complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
14. Changes to this privacy policy
This privacy policy was last updated on 05/07/2021. We may update it from time to time and will notify users via our website.
15. Contact us
If you have questions about this policy, contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: PO Box 1281, Mullumbimby, 2482, Australia
