Privacy Policy
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MemoryAid (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit www.memoryaid.com.au and join our waitlist.
This policy complies with:
- The Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
1. Who We Are
MemoryAid is an Australian organisation developing tools to support people living with memory loss and their carers.
Contact email: celia@memoryaid.co
Website: www.memoryaid.com.au
For GDPR purposes, MemoryAid is the data controller of your personal information.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect only the following personal information:
- Email address and interest for yourself or loved one, provided when you join our waitlist.
We do not collect:
- Health information
- Payment details
- Location data
- Sensitive personal data
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect your email address when you voluntarily submit it via the waitlist form on our website.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we process your personal information based on:
- Consent — you provide your email address voluntarily to receive updates about MemoryAid
You may withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 9).
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your email address only to:
- Notify you about MemoryAid updates, availability, or launches
- Communicate relevant information about the MemoryAid product
We will not use your email address for unrelated marketing or sell it to third parties.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure storage through reputable email or website service providers
- Access restrictions to authorised personnel only
Your data is stored only for as long as necessary for waitlist communication.
7. Data Retention
We retain your email address:
- While MemoryAid remains in development, or
- Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
8. Overseas Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (such as email or website hosting services) may store data outside Australia or the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.
9. Your Rights (GDPR & Australian Law)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of your data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: celia@memoryaid.co.
10. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site.
These tools:
- Do not identify you personally
- Do not link usage data to your email address
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
11. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been breached, please contact us so we can resolve the issue.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:
- The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- An EU supervisory authority (if you are located in the EU)
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.