Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

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

• Name and contact details
• Tax file number (if provided)
• Financial information related to cryptocurrency transactions
• Payment information for tax payments

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the calculator:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Device information
• Referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the crypto tax calculator service
• To process tax calculations and payments
• To communicate with you about your tax obligations
• To improve our services and develop new features
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraud

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy:

3.1 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect the personal safety of users

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage systems
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

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 by law. Tax-related information may be retained for up to 5 years as required by Australian tax legislation.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized content
• Maintain session security

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Third-Party Links

Our calculator may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Australia. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

• Privacy Officer
• Phone: 13 28 61
• Email: privacy@ato.gov.au
• Address: Australian Taxation Office, GPO Box 9977, Melbourne VIC 3001
• Website: www.ato.gov.au

13. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights or applicable privacy laws, you can:

• Contact us directly to resolve the issue
• Lodge a complaint with the Australian Information Commissioner
• Seek independent review through the Commonwealth Ombudsman