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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Providence Smart Future Pty Ltd (ACN 635 690 765), trading as ProvidenceFund (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). It also outlines rights applicable to European users under the GDPR.

By accessing or using the ProvidenceFund website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Providence Smart Future Pty Ltd
ACN 635 690 765
Trading as ProvidenceFund
We are the data controller responsible for your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate our website, respond to inquiries, and support founders and investors engaging with our platform.

A. Device & Usage Information (collected automatically)

We collect:

  • Browser type

  • IP address

  • Device identifiers

  • Time zone

  • Cookies and tracking identifiers

  • Pages visited

  • Referring websites or search terms

  • Interaction behaviour on the site

This information (“Device Information”) is used for security, diagnostics, and website analytics through Hostinger’s built-in analytics, not Google Analytics.

B. Contact & Inquiry Information

When you submit a form, contact us, or request information, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Messages or inquiries you submit

C. Founder Submission Information

If you submit startup information, we may collect:

  • Founder name and contact information

  • Company details

  • Pitch deck or business summary

  • Technology or market information

  • Any other information voluntarily submitted

D. Investor Inquiry Information

For investor communication or eligibility checks, we may collect:

  • Name and contact details

  • Investor type (e.g., wholesale, professional investor)

  • Organisation or role

  • Any information voluntarily submitted during inquiry

ProvidenceFund does not use this information to make automated decisions about investment eligibility.

E. Newsletter / Subscription Data

If you subscribe to updates, we collect:

  • Email address

  • Subscription preferences

You may unsubscribe at any time.

3. Why We Collect Your Data (Purpose of Processing)

We collect data only as necessary to:
• Operate and maintain the website
• Communicate with founders, investors, and partners
• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
• Send newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
• Analyse website performance and prevent misuse
• Meet legal, regulatory, or compliance obligations

We do not sell personal data.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Website functionality

  • Security

  • Hostinger analytics

  • Performance optimisation

You can disable cookies through your browser, but some features may not work properly.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share information only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting providers)

  • Professional advisors (legal, compliance, audit)

  • Regulators or government authorities when required by law

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

6. Cross-Border Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed outside Australia when using external service providers.
When this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure the information is handled in accordance with the APPs.

7. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.
However, no online system can guarantee 100% security.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Australian users (APPs):

You may request:

  • Access to your personal information

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion where permitted

  • Restriction of certain processing

European users (GDPR):

You may have additional rights:

  • Data portability

  • Objection to processing

  • Withdrawal of consent

  • Rights regarding automated decision-making

Requests may be made via the email below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information if required by law, including to:

  • Comply with legal processes

  • Respond to government requests

  • Protect rights, safety, or investigations into fraud

12. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or rights requests:
info@providencefund.com.au