DC Intel ("DC Intel", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and otherwise process personal information when you access our website, subscribe to our products or communications, submit information through our forms, or otherwise interact with our services.

DC Intel is headquartered in Australia and provides services internationally, including across APAC, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

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

• Name
• Email address
• Company name
• Job title, role, or industry
• Country or geographic region
• Subscription preferences
• Feedback, enquiries, or other communications submitted to us

We may also collect limited technical or operational information necessary for the functioning, security, and administration of our website and services.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive information or special categories of personal data.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

• Subscribe to DC Intel
• Complete a registration, contact, or subscription form
• Request information or communicate with us
• Submit feedback or enquiries

We do not currently use cookies or similar tracking technologies for advertising, behavioural profiling, or cross-site tracking purposes.

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

We may use personal information for purposes including:

• Providing and administering DC Intel services and communications
• Managing subscriptions and user relationships
• Understanding user industries, regions, and business demographics
• Improving our products, services, and website functionality
• Responding to enquiries, feedback, or support requests
• Maintaining internal business and operational records
• Protecting the security, integrity, and operation of our platform
• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

We do not use personal information for third-party advertising purposes.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable under relevant privacy laws, including the European General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), we process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual relationship
• Our legitimate interests in operating, improving, securing, and administering DC Intel
• Compliance with legal obligations

Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to trusted third-party service providers that support the operation of DC Intel, including providers relating to website hosting, infrastructure, communications delivery, technical support, and data administration.

We may also disclose information where required or authorised by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

6. International Data Transfers

As DC Intel operates internationally, personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including Australia and other countries where our service providers or infrastructure providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, we take reasonable steps to implement safeguards intended to protect personal information transferred across borders.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, interference, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

We may securely delete or de-identify information when it is no longer required.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including rights to access, correction, deletion, withdrawal of consent, restriction or objection to processing, portability, and the right to lodge complaints with a relevant authority.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services.

11. Children's Privacy

DC Intel is intended for business and professional audiences and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, regulatory, or technological changes.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Regional Privacy Disclosures

Australia
DC Intel is committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom
If you are located in the EEA or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the GDPR or UK GDPR.

United States
Certain U.S. state privacy laws may provide additional rights relating to personal information. DC Intel does not sell personal information.

Other Jurisdictions
DC Intel seeks to operate in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws in jurisdictions where its services are offered.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:

DC Intel
Email: founders@dcintel.ai