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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 February 2026 · Social Evidence

1. Introduction

Social Evidence ("we", "us", "our") operates the socialevidence.au platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles ("APPs").

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you register via Google OAuth, we receive and store your name, email address, and Google account identifier. We do not collect or store your Google password.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Service, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, timestamps, referrer URLs, and session duration. This data is collected for analytics, security monitoring, and service improvement purposes.

2.3 Archived Content

When you use the Service to archive social media accounts, the Service processes publicly available content from those accounts, including videos, photos, captions, comments, metadata, and other publicly accessible information. This content is archived at your direction and stored in your account.

We do not independently collect or monitor social media content. All archival activity is initiated and directed by you, the user.

2.4 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe, Inc. We do not collect, store, or have access to your full credit card number or banking details. We receive only transaction confirmation data (amount, status, subscription identifiers) from Stripe.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • To authenticate your identity and manage your account
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To communicate with you regarding your account, support requests, or service updates
  • To monitor and improve the performance, security, and reliability of the Service
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes beyond direct communication about the Service.

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored in encrypted cloud infrastructure. Evidence data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption and in transit using TLS 1.3. Access to stored data is governed by row-level security policies ensuring complete multi-tenant isolation.

While we implement commercially reasonable security measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and accept no liability for unauthorised access resulting from factors beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose your personal information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: To third-party service providers who assist in operating the Service (including cloud hosting, authentication, payment processing, and analytics), subject to contractual confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal requirements: Where required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
  • Protection of rights: Where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Social Evidence, our users, or the public.
  • User-initiated sharing: When you generate a share link, the recipient of that link will have temporary read-only access to the specific archived evidence you have chosen to share.

6. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Google (OAuth): For authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Stripe: For payment processing. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Supabase: For database, authentication infrastructure, and cloud storage.
  • OpenAI: For AI-powered features (Forensic AI Search, audio transcription). Content submitted for AI analysis is processed in accordance with OpenAI's data usage policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. You are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated personal information
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the APPs

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@socialevidence.au.

8. Cookies and Tracking

The Service uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, however this may impair the functionality of the Service.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Data

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside of Australia. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas recipients of personal information comply with the APPs.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries or complaints, contact:

Social Evidence
Email: support@socialevidence.au

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