Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.hybridag.com.au.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form on our website, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message) to respond to your inquiry. Your data is securely stored and not shared with third parties unless required by law.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

We use website analytics tools to track visitor interactions, such as page views and browsing behavior, to improve our website and services. This data is collected anonymously and may include IP addresses, browser types, and timestamps. We comply with Australian privacy regulations, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), ensuring user data is handled responsibly.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, data usage, or this policy, you can contact us at:

Hybrid-Ag

52 Buckler Rd, Wangaratta Vic 3677, Australia

Support@hybridag.com.au

03 5722 7555

How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure server storage, and access controls. We also regularly review our security practices to ensure compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In the event of a data breach, we follow strict protocols to mitigate risks and comply with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme under the Privacy Act. This includes:

• Identifying and containing the breach as quickly as possible.
• Assessing the extent of the breach and potential impact on affected users.
• Notifying affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if required.
• Implementing measures to prevent future breaches.

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive data from third-party service providers, including analytics platforms, payment processors, and marketing tools. These third parties comply with their own privacy policies and applicable regulations. We ensure that any data received is used solely for its intended purpose and is handled in line with Australian privacy laws.

What Automated Decision-Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data

We may use automated systems to analyze user behavior for service improvements, marketing insights, and fraud detection. This includes:

• Website analytics to improve user experience.
• Automated email segmentation for relevant content delivery.
• Fraud prevention systems that flag suspicious activities.

These processes do not involve fully automated decisions with legal or significant effects on individuals.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

 We comply with all applicable Australian regulatory requirements, including those set by:

• The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) for data handling.
• The Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme for breach notifications.
• Any relevant industry-specific privacy or consumer protection laws.

If required by law or regulation, we may disclose personal data to authorities, legal entities, or other third parties in compliance with Australian legal obligations.