Last updated: 4 August, 2026
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What information do we collect?What information do we collect?
What information do we collect?What information do we collect?

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Who we are

This Privacy Policy explains how Arqtec Brasil Pty Ltd (we, us, our) collects, uses and discloses personal information when you use the Arqtec I.A. website at heronaiapp.com (the Site).

We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. What information we collect

We collect personal information only when you choose to give it to us.

Newsletter sign up. When you subscribe to the Arqtec Brasil newsletter, we collect:

  • your email address;
  • your subscription confirmation status (double opt-in);
  • basic logs relating to your sign up and confirmation, such as the date and time.

Double opt-in confirmation. After you enter your email address, we send a confirmation email to that address. Your subscription is only activated once you confirm. If you do not confirm, you will not receive the newsletter.

3. How we use your information

We use your email address to:

  • send the Arqtec Brasil newsletter and related updates;
  • manage your subscription preferences;
  • keep records demonstrating your consent and meet our legal obligations, including under the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).

We send marketing messages on the basis of your consent. You can withdraw that consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter, or by emailing us at hello@bear.plus. We will action unsubscribe requests within five business days.

5. How we disclose your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose your email address to service providers who help us operate the newsletter and related systems. Those providers act on our instructions, are required to protect your information, and may only use it to provide services to us.

6. Overseas disclosure

Some of our service providers store or process information outside Australia, including in the United States and the European Union. Before disclosing personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient handles it consistently with the APPs, as required by APP 8.

7. How long we keep your information

If you confirm your subscription, we keep your email address until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. If you do not confirm, we may delete your email address and related sign up logs after a reasonable period.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to us over the internet.

9. Your rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) you may:

  • request access to the personal information we hold about you (APP 12);
  • request correction of information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading (APP 13);
  • request deletion of your information;
  • withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing.

To make a request, email hello@bear.plus. We may need to verify your identity before we act. We will respond within a reasonable period, usually 30 days.

10. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the APPs, email hello@bear.plus with the details and we will investigate and respond, usually within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001

1300 363 992

oaic.gov.au

11. Cookies and analytics

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies for basic functionality and performance. See our Cookie Policy for details.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be posted on the Site with the updated date at the top.

13. Contact us

Arqtec Brasil

60 Martin Place

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

hello@bear.plus