This privacy notice for BlinkLab Pty Ltd ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:
- Download and use our mobile application (BlinkLab) or any other application that links to this privacy notice.
- Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events.
Questions or concerns?
Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. For further inquiries, contact us at info@blinklab.org.
Summary of key points
This summary provides key points from our privacy notice:
- What personal information do we process?
We process personal information depending on how you interact with BlinkLab Pty Ltd and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. - Do we process sensitive personal information?
We may process sensitive personal information with your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. - Do we receive information from third parties?
No, we do not receive any information from third parties. - How do we process your information?
We process information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, ensure security and fraud prevention, and comply with the law. - In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information?
We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties. - How do we keep your information safe?
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. - What are your rights?
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. - How do you exercise your rights?
You can exercise your rights by filling out our data request form at http://www.blinklab.org/data-request or by contacting us directly.
Want to learn more?
Review the notice in full by accessing the Table of Contents.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Personal information you disclose to us
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise contact us.
Personal Information Provided by You:
The personal information we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. This may include:
- Names
- Email addresses
Sensitive Information:
When necessary, with your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law, we process the following sensitive information:
- Data about a person’s sex life or sexual orientation
- Health data
- Biometric data
Application Data:
If you use our application(s), we may collect the following information if you choose to provide access or permission:
- Geolocation Information: Continuous or one-time tracking of your location for location-based services. You can adjust permissions in your device settings.
- Mobile Device Access: Access to camera, microphone, storage, Bluetooth, sensors, and other features. Permissions can be changed in device settings.
- Mobile Device Data: Automatically collected device information, including ID, operating system, version, browser type, hardware model, and Internet Protocol (IP) address.
All personal information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of changes to such information.
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, ensure security and fraud prevention, and comply with the law.
We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent, such as:
- Requesting feedback.
- Saving or protecting an individual's vital interests (e.g., preventing harm).
- Supporting medical research for studying neurodevelopmental disorders.
3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We only process personal information when necessary and when we have a valid legal reason to do so under applicable law, such as:
- Consent: When you provide permission. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate Interests: To fulfill business needs that do not override your rights (e.g., understanding user behavior).
- Legal Obligations: To comply with laws or regulatory requests.
- Vital Interests: To protect you or others in emergencies.
For individuals in the EU/UK, processing is based on the GDPR or UK GDPR. For individuals in Canada, express or implied consent is required, with exceptions for specific circumstances.
4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
In Short: We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties.
Situations include:
- Business Transfers: Sharing or transferring information during mergers, acquisitions, or sales of company assets.
5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We keep personal information as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this notice unless otherwise required by law.
When we no longer need your personal information, we will delete or anonymize it. If this is not possible (e.g., in backup archives), we will securely store it until deletion is feasible.
6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
In Short: We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
Despite our safeguards, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Accessing our Services is at your own risk.
7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access, rectification, or erasure.
- Restriction of processing.
- Data portability.
- Objection to processing.
For individuals in the EEA/UK, complaints can be directed to local data protection authorities. In Switzerland, contact details for data authorities are available here.
To withdraw consent, contact info@blinklab.org.
8. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most browsers and mobile operating systems include a "Do-Not-Track" feature. However, no uniform standard exists, so we do not currently respond to these signals.
9. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: Yes, California residents are granted specific rights.
- “Shine The Light” law: California residents may request information about personal data disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.
- Removal of posted data: California residents under 18 can request the removal of publicly posted data.
CCPA Privacy Rights:
California residents have the right to:
- Request deletion of personal data.
- Know what personal information we collect, use, or sell.
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information.
For details, contact info@blinklab.org.
10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
In Short: Yes, we may update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.
Changes will be indicated with a revised "Updated" date. Material changes may be communicated directly.
11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
For questions or comments, contact:
Data Protection Officer: Peter Boele
Email: info@blinklab.org
Address: BlinkLab Pty Ltd, 126 Phillip Street, Level 5, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia.
12. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
To make a request, visit: http://www.blinklab.org/data-request.