Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for Navigator Technology Consulting

1. Overview
Navigator Technology Consulting collects and manages personal information solely for delivering professional consulting services, conducting business operations, and maintaining lawful compliance.

2. Information Collected
Information is collected directly from clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and business partners. This may include names, contact details, organisational information, business requirements, system information supplied for advisory purposes, and communications exchanged during engagements.

3. Purpose of Collection
Information is used to deliver consulting services, prepare proposals, manage engagements, issue invoices, maintain client relationships, and meet auditing or legal obligations. Information is not used for unrelated marketing or resold to third parties.

4. Method of Collection
Information is collected through direct communication, forms submitted on the website, documentation provided during consulting work, and interactions required for project execution. Only information relevant to the engagement or inquiry is retained.

5. Storage and Security
Information is stored using reputable cloud-based platforms with reasonable administrative and technical safeguards. Navigator Technology Consulting takes appropriate measures to protect information but does not guarantee absolute security of electronic systems or third-party platforms.

6. Sharing of Information
Information may be shared with trusted third parties where required to deliver services, such as software vendors, subcontracted specialists, or government authorities where lawfully mandated. Information is not disclosed to other parties without client consent unless required by law.

7. Client Data and Project Information
Documents, diagrams, reports, system information, and other materials provided by clients remain the property of the client. They are used only for fulfilling the agreed scope of work. Navigator Technology Consulting does not access client systems directly unless explicitly agreed in writing.

8. Access and Correction
Individuals may request access to the personal information held about them. Corrections will be made where information is inaccurate or incomplete.

9. Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil engagement requirements, meet legislative obligations, or manage historical records relevant to business operations. Information no longer required is securely deleted.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics
Website analytics tools may collect non-identifying information such as browser type, device type, and general usage patterns. This is used solely for improving the website experience. No profiling or targeted advertising is performed.

11. Cross-Border Storage
Some cloud platforms used for storage or communication may host data outside Australia. Reasonable steps are taken to ensure these platforms apply appropriate security measures.

12. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to external sites. Navigator Technology Consulting is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

13. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. Continued interaction with the business indicates acceptance of the most current version.

14. Contact
Requests regarding privacy, data access, or corrections can be made using the contact information published on the website.