DataGuard AU ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use dataguardau.com.
Information We Collect
Email addresses — only when you voluntarily submit them via our breach check tool or contact forms. We never store email addresses from breach checks.
Contact form submissions — name, email, and message content when you contact us or request an audit.
Usage data — standard server logs including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, retained for up to 30 days.
How We Use Your Information
To provide the breach check service (email is sent to the Have I Been Pwned API and is not stored by us)
To respond to audit enquiries and deliver audit reports
To send service-related emails if you opt in
To improve our services and troubleshoot issues
Breach Check Tool
When you use our breach check tool, your email address is sent to the Have I Been Pwned API (operated by Troy Hunt) to check for known data breaches. We do not store, log, or retain the email addresses submitted through this tool. Please review HIBP's privacy policy for their data handling practices.
Third-Party Services
Have I Been Pwned API — breach check data provider
Formspree — contact form processing
Stripe — payment processing (we never see or store card details)
Under the Australian Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. Our site uses HTTPS encryption and our hosting infrastructure is maintained by Hostinger.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at dataguardau.com/contact or email privacy@dataguardau.com.