HORSE HEALTH HQ PTY LTD

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

NOTE: By downloading or using the Horse Health HQ App, or by using our website at horsehealthhq.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

NOTE: This Privacy Policy is subject to change. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.

1. Introduction

HORSE HEALTH HQ PTY LTD (“Horse Health HQ”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is an Australian company committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our mobile application (“App”).

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and other applicable Australian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our Services.

This may include:

Account Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • User role (horse owner, veterinarian, student or other)

Purchase Information

Where you purchase products or memberships, we collect billing information required to process payments through secure third-party payment providers.

We do not store payment card details.

User Content

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • enquiries

  • feedback

  • comments

  • messages

  • testimonials

  • uploaded content

Device and Usage Information

We automatically collect information including:

  • IP address

  • browser type

  • operating system

  • device identifiers

  • pages viewed

  • session duration

  • referring website

  • crash reports

  • diagnostic information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

See Section 6.

Third-Party Information

We may receive information from:

  • payment providers

  • analytics providers

  • advertising platforms

  • social media platforms

  • authentication providers

where permitted by law.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • provide access to our educational resources

  • manage your account

  • process purchases and subscriptions

  • deliver customer support

  • send newsletters and educational updates where you have subscribed

  • improve our website, App and educational content

  • analyse website performance

  • detect fraud and maintain security

  • comply with legal obligations

  • enforce our Terms of Use

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Collection

We collect personal information where:

  • you voluntarily provide it

  • it is necessary to perform a contract with you

  • you have provided consent

  • we have a legitimate business interest

  • we are required by law

Where consent is required, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information to trusted service providers including:

  • website hosting providers

  • cloud storage providers

  • payment processors

  • email marketing providers

  • analytics providers

  • customer support software

  • mobile notification services

These providers are only permitted to use your information for services they provide on our behalf.

We may also disclose information:

  • where required by law

  • to protect our legal rights

  • during a business sale, merger or restructuring

  • with your consent

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

These include:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality.

Functional Cookies

Remember preferences and login sessions.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Firebase Analytics

Marketing Cookies

Help us understand advertising performance and deliver relevant content.

You may disable cookies using your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.

7. Mobile App Privacy

Our App may collect:

Account Data

  • Name

  • Email address

  • User role

Device Information

  • Device model

  • Operating system

  • App version

  • Device identifiers

Usage Information

  • Features accessed

  • Pages viewed

  • Session duration

Crash Reporting

Diagnostic information used to improve reliability.

Push Notifications

You may opt in or opt out of notifications within your device settings.

Our App currently uses services including:

  • Google Firebase

  • Firebase Crashlytics

  • Firebase Analytics

Some information may be processed outside Australia.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information.

Security measures include:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption

  • encrypted storage where appropriate

  • restricted staff access

  • secure authentication

  • reputable cloud hosting providers

  • PCI-compliant payment providers

Although we use commercially reasonable safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.

Typical retention periods include:

Information

Retention

Account information

While account remains active and up to 2 years after closure

Purchase records

Minimum 7 years for taxation and accounting obligations

Customer support records

Up to 3 years

Analytics information

Up to 26 months

Marketing preferences

Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

Where information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or de-identified where practical.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to Australian law, you may request:

  • access to the personal information we hold

  • correction of inaccurate information

  • deletion where appropriate

  • withdrawal of consent

  • to unsubscribe from marketing communications

  • information about how your data is used

Requests should be emailed to:

support@horsehealthhq.com

We aim to respond within 30 days.

12. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers operate outside Australia.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure those providers maintain privacy protections substantially similar to Australian privacy standards.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When material changes occur we will update the “Last Updated” date and may notify registered users through the website, email or App.

Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

HORSE HEALTH HQ PTY LTD

Sydney NSW 2000

ABN: 39 696 330 686

ACN: 696 330 686

D-U-N-S® Number: 352104755

Email: support@horsehealthhq.com

Website: horsehealthhq.com

15. Privacy Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, please contact us first so we have an opportunity to resolve your concerns.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

 

Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au