1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. About Us

We are an Australian-based organisation. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

SB5IVE Pty. Ltd.
146 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale 2100 NSW
finn@sb-5.com.au

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Cookies and Tracking Data

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. The following data may be collected automatically when you visit our site:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, version and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website (where you came from)
Date and time of your visit
Device identifiers

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g. Google Analytics).
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalisation of your experience.

4. Purpose of Collection

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

Improving and optimising our website content and performance
Analysing visitor behaviour to enhance the user experience
Technical troubleshooting and security monitoring
Complying with applicable legal obligations

5. Legal Basis — Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

We collect and process personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), in particular:

APP 3 — We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for our functions.
APP 5 — We notify you about the collection of your personal information.
APP 6 — We only use or disclose information for the purpose it was collected.
APP 11 — We protect your information with reasonable security measures.
APP 12 — You have the right to access your personal information.
APP 13 — You have the right to request corrections to your personal information.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. You may choose to block or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not sell, trade or transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers (e.g. analytics tools) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements: Where we are required by law or a court order to disclose information.
Protection of Rights: To protect the safety, rights or property of our organisation or others.

Third-party providers have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review these separately.

8. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may process data outside Australia. In accordance with APP 8, we take reasonable steps to ensure that overseas recipients handle your information in a manner consistent with the APPs.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted via our website
Regular security reviews of our systems and infrastructure
Restricted staff access to personal information
Secure server infrastructure

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Analytics data collected via cookies is typically retained for [X months] before being deleted or anonymised.

11. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right of Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Complain: You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

12. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, please contact us in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the OAIC:

Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed.

14. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact:

finn@sb-5.com.au

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of 09 March 2026.