Legal

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At JusticeHub, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information.

Quick Summary

What We DO

  • Encrypt and protect your data
  • Let you control your privacy settings
  • Give you access to your data anytime
  • Delete your data when you ask

What We DON'T Do

  • Sell your data to advertisers
  • Share your info without permission
  • Track you across other websites
  • Use your data for unrelated purposes

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use JusticeHub, you may provide us with:

  • Account Information: Name, email, age, location
  • Stories: Your personal stories and experiences you choose to share
  • Profile Data: Goals, interests, achievements, and journey tracking
  • Communications: Messages you send through our platform
  • Organization Details: For partners and talent scouts

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our platform
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device type
  • Analytics: Pages viewed, time spent, features used

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Connect you with resources, programs, and opportunities
  • Personalize Experience: Tailor recommendations to your needs
  • Enable Connections: Match youth with mentors and programs
  • Improve Platform: Analyze usage to make JusticeHub better
  • Communicate: Send updates, notifications, and support
  • Safety & Security: Detect fraud and abuse
  • Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations

3. Privacy Controls & Your Choices

Story Visibility Controls

When sharing your story, you choose who can see it:

  • Public: Visible to everyone (helps inspire others)
  • Network Only: Shared with trusted organizations
  • Anonymous: Published without identifying information

You can also:

  • Update or delete your stories anytime
  • Control who can contact you
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Download all your data
  • Delete your account completely

4. How We Share Information

We will NEVER sell your personal data. We only share information:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree
  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (hosting, analytics)
  • Safety & Legal: When required by law or to prevent harm
  • Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable statistics for research and advocacy

5. Data Security

We protect your data with:

  • Industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure servers in Australia
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited employee access
  • Two-factor authentication options

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your login and preferences
  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Improve performance and security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

7. Children's Privacy (Under 18)

Special Protections for Young People

  • Default privacy settings are more restrictive for users under 18
  • Stories from minors require additional review before publication
  • Contact from talent scouts is monitored and restricted
  • Parents/guardians can request account deletion at any time

8. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correct: Update incorrect or incomplete information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Restrict: Limit how we use your information
  • Port: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object: Opt out of certain data processing

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@justicehub.org.au

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our platform.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy:

Email: privacy@justicehub.org.au

Phone: 1800 123 456

Mail: Privacy Officer, JusticeHub

Level 3, 123 Justice St, Brisbane QLD 4000

Questions About Privacy?

We're here to help. Reach out anytime.