Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us at phoranelvia

This Privacy Policy is effective as of March 15, 2025

Information We Collect

At phoranelvia, we collect various types of information to provide you with our venture building services and improve your experience on our platform. This collection happens when you interact with our website, register for our programs, or communicate with our team.

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and phone number when you register
  • Mailing address for program materials and correspondence
  • Professional background and business interests
  • Payment information for course enrollment (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Communication preferences and subscription settings

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us understand how our platform is used and identify areas for improvement.

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us deliver personalized educational experiences and maintain the quality of our venture building programs. We process your data for several specific purposes that directly benefit your learning journey.

  • Providing access to our educational programs and resources
  • Sending program updates, webinar invitations, and relevant educational content
  • Processing payments and managing your account
  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Improving our website functionality and user experience
  • Conducting research to enhance our educational offerings
  • Complying with legal obligations and protecting our legitimate interests

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We believe in transparency about how your information might be shared. phoranelvia does not sell your personal information to third parties, and we only share data in specific circumstances that support our educational mission or legal compliance.

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform and deliver our educational programs. These include payment processors, email marketing platforms, and cloud hosting services. All service providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our community. This includes compliance with Australian Privacy Principles and other applicable regulations.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have several important rights regarding your personal information. We're committed to making these rights easy to exercise and will respond to your requests promptly.

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing where we rely on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@phoranelvia.com. We'll respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

Data Security and Protection

Protecting your information is a top priority. We implement comprehensive security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Safeguards

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure cloud storage with reputable providers
  • Regular software updates and security patches

Organizational Measures

Our team receives regular privacy training, and we maintain strict policies governing data access and handling. All staff sign confidentiality agreements, and we conduct background checks where appropriate.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Our retention periods vary depending on the type of information and your relationship with phoranelvia.

  • Account information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure
  • Course participation records: Kept for 7 years for certification purposes
  • Payment information: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Website analytics: Anonymized after 26 months

When we delete your information, we ensure it's removed from our active systems and cannot be recovered. Some information may remain in backup systems for a limited time due to technical constraints.

International Data Transfers

While phoranelvia operates primarily in Australia, some of our service providers may process your information in other countries. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

We only transfer data to countries with adequate privacy protections or implement appropriate contractual safeguards. These measures ensure your information receives the same level of protection regardless of where it's processed.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze how our site is used. We believe in giving you control over these technologies.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand website usage patterns
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or your user experience.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. The "effective date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, we're here to help:

Email: info@phoranelvia.com

Phone: +61 7 4639 6080

Address: 56 Ingluna Cct, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113, Australia

Our privacy team typically responds to inquiries within 2-3 business days.