Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you submit our contact form or communicate with us
• Project Information: Details about your project requirements, budget, timeline, and business needs
• Communication Records: Records of our correspondence and interactions with you

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, provide quotes, and deliver our development services
• Communication: To communicate with you about projects, send updates, and respond to your requests
• Business Operations: To manage our business operations, maintain records, and comply with legal obligations
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience
• Marketing: To send you relevant information about our services (with your consent where required)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., hosting providers, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions and project communications are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years for business and legal compliance purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Under Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at george@codably.com

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of Australia. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

13. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or other applicable privacy laws, you may lodge a complaint with us. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):