Privacy Policy | Authentic Indigenous

At Authentic Indigenous, we are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our services.

What We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address
Artist profile and biography details
Images and descriptions of your artwork
Purchase history and tag usage data
Technical data (e.g. device type, IP address) if interacting with our digital platforms

How We Collect It

We collect personal information:

Directly from you, when you sign up or submit your profile
When you upload your work or register a tag
When you contact us or interact with our website
Through secure third-party platforms that assist in delivering our services

Why We Collect It

We use your personal information to:

Create and manage your artist profile
Provide tamper-proof tags and digital artwork registration
Authenticate ownership and provenance
Respond to enquiries and support requests
Improve our platform and user experience
Meet legal and contractual obligations

Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose your information:

With your consent
To technology providers and contractors bound by confidentiality
As required by law, court order, or regulatory authority

Data Storage and Security

We store personal data securely using encryption and reputable cloud-based systems. Blockchain records are immutable and publicly visible but do not expose private identifying details unless published by you.

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Withdraw consent for non-essential processing
Make a complaint if you believe we’ve breached your privacy

To exercise your rights, contact us:

📧 info@authenticindigenous.com.au
📞 +61 417 160 775

We take all complaints seriously and will respond promptly in line with the APPs.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Effective: July 2025 and protecting your personal information. We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and support your digital art identity.

What We Collect

Name and contact details
Artist biography and profile information
Uploaded artworks and digital records
Purchase and tagging activity related to your work

How We Use It

To create and maintain your digital artist profile
To link your artwork to a secure digital record
To verify ownership and authenticity
To communicate with you about our services

Your Control

You can access, update, or delete your profile at any time
We never sell or share your data without your explicit consent
Blockchain records are permanent, but your profile and contact preferences can be updated as needed

Data Storage

All data is securely stored on trusted platforms using encryption and best-practice security protocols. Our blockchain records are immutable, providing long-term proof of authorship and ownership.

If you have any questions about how your information is collected or used, contact us directly at:

📧 info@authenticindigenous.com.au
📞 +61 417 160 775.