AP Founders

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 20 February 2026

AP Founders’ Commitment to Privacy

1.1. AP Founders (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients, members, website visitors, and all individuals who engage with our programs, services, and platforms.

1.2. AP Founders is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and other applicable laws governing the handling of Personal Information and Sensitive Information.

1.3. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) sets out how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your Personal Information and Sensitive Information. This Policy applies to our website www.apfounders.com.au and to all products, services, programs, memberships, and platforms operated by AP Founders.

Definitions

2.1. Personal Information means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable. This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, billing details, and other identifying information. It does not include Sensitive Information.

2.2. Sensitive Information includes information about an individual’s:

  • Racial or ethnic origin

  • Political opinions

  • Membership of a political organisation

  • Religious or philosophical beliefs

  • Membership of a professional or trade association

  • Membership of a trade union

  • Sexual orientation or practices

  • Criminal record

  • Health information

Collection of Your Data

3.1. To provide our services, AP Founders may collect and store Personal Information and, where necessary, Sensitive Information (together, “your Data”) that you:

  • Enter onto our website

  • Provide to us directly

  • Submit through forms, surveys, onboarding questionnaires, or waivers

  • Provide via email, video call, messaging platforms, or social media

3.2. Your Data may include:

3.2.1. Contact details (name, phone number, address, email address);

3.2.2. Payment and billing information used to process payments (including credit card details via secure third-party providers);

3.2.3. Professional or business information voluntarily provided by you;

3.2.4. Limited personal background information relevant to program participation;

3.2.5. Other information you voluntarily provide to us.

3.3. AP Founders does not routinely collect Sensitive Information. Where Sensitive Information is provided voluntarily (for example, health information shared during coaching discussions), it will only be collected with your consent.

3.4. We may collect your Data through:

  • Website forms and checkout pages

  • Membership portals

  • Online platforms

  • Video conferencing platforms

  • Social media platforms

  • Podcast or media interviews

  • Feedback forms, surveys, and promotional activities

3.5. We may collect additional Data when you:

  • Provide feedback

  • Update your contact details

  • Respond to surveys

  • Participate in promotions

  • Contact us directly

3.6. In limited circumstances, we may receive your Data from third parties where you have authorised this. We will protect and use that information in accordance with this Policy.

Use of Your Data

4.1. Personal Information collected by us will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, including:

  • Providing programs, memberships, and services

  • Managing your account

  • Processing payments

  • Communicating with you

4.2. We may use your Personal Information to:

  • Provide updates about our services

  • Inform you of additional programs or opportunities

  • Improve our products and services

  • Better understand participant needs

4.3. We may use your information where reasonably expected by you, or as permitted under the Privacy Act, including:

  • Enforcing our terms and conditions

  • Obtaining legal, accounting, or professional advice

  • Complying with regulatory obligations

4.4. Sensitive Information (if collected) will only be used:

  • With your consent

  • Where required by law

  • Where necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to life, health, or safety

  • As otherwise permitted under the Privacy Act

Disclosure of Your Data

5.1. AP Founders may disclose your Personal Information (but not Sensitive Information unless authorised) to:

  • Employees and contractors

  • Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, auditors)

  • Payment processors

  • Technology service providers

  • Platform providers necessary for service delivery

5.2. Personal Information will only be disclosed to third parties where reasonably necessary to deliver our services.

5.3. We may disclose your Data where required to comply with a legal obligation (such as a court order, subpoena, or law enforcement request).

5.4. We may use your Data to protect the legal rights, intellectual property, safety, or security of AP Founders, our participants, or third parties.

5.5. We may use aggregated or de-identified information for analytics, research, or marketing purposes.

5.6. We will not sell, trade, or share your Personal Information for direct marketing purposes without your consent.

5.7. Some Data may be stored, processed, or transferred outside Australia through third-party software providers. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

5.8. If there is a change of control, sale, or transfer of AP Founders’ business assets, we may transfer relevant databases in accordance with applicable laws, subject to confidentiality protections.

5.9. By providing us with your Data, you consent to the disclosures outlined in this Policy.

Security of Your Data

6.1. AP Founders is committed to protecting your Data.

6.2. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

6.3. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. You acknowledge that transmission of information is at your own risk.

6.4. We cannot guarantee absolute security of Data transmitted electronically.

6.5. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials associated with our platforms.

Access to Your Information

7.1. You may request access to the Personal Information we hold about you in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

7.2. To request access, correction, or updates to your Data, please email:
[email protected]

7.3. An administrative fee may apply in certain circumstances.

7.4. We may refuse access in circumstances permitted under the Privacy Act.

Website

8.1. When you visit www.apfounders.com.au, we may collect certain technical information such as:

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages viewed

8.2. This information is used in aggregate form to improve website functionality and user experience.

Marketing Emails

9.1. We may send you marketing communications about products, programs, or services we believe may be relevant to you.

9.2. You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails. Please allow up to 7 business days for processing.

9.3. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send transactional or service-related emails.

9.4. We do not provide your Personal Information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

Complaints About Privacy

10.1. If you have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

[email protected]

10.2. We take privacy complaints seriously and will respond promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1. This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

11.2. Any changes will take effect immediately upon being published on www.apfounders.com.au or distributed by email.

11.3. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.