Privacy Policy

Trading as “eCommerce Tribe” and “Tribe Gen AI”

Effective protection of your personal information is a core value at eCommerce Tribe Pty Ltd (ABN 39669062846), trading as eCommerce Tribe and Tribe Gen AI (“we”, “us”, “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This policy applies to our websites ecommercetribe.com and tribegen.ai, as well as to all services and products offered under these brands.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

We are committed to the protection of your privacy and the responsible handling of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage your data, your rights under the Privacy Act, the OAIC’s October 2024 AI Guidance, and our compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obligations.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information such as:
  • Name, contact details, IP address
  • Business name, job title
  • Course participation, account activity
  • Communications with us
We also collect usage data via cookies and web analytics tools, including Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use your personal information to:
  • Deliver products, services, and customer support
  • Improve our offerings
  • Send marketing and updates (with opt-out options)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Generative AI & Data Use

We may use generative AI (e.g., OpenAI) to assist with content creation, customer support, and internal operations.

  • No personal data is used to train any AI models unless we have your explicit consent.
  • We follow the OAIC October 2024 guidance to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI-assisted processing.

5. Sub-processors and Data Storage

We use the following trusted service providers and platforms to store and process data:

ProviderRegion/Hosting LocationPurpose
Microsoft 365Australia EastEmail, documents
Google DriveSydney/MelbourneFile storage
AWSap-southeast-2Hosting, data backup
OpenAIInternational (US-based)Generative AI
KlaviyoUS/EUEmail marketing
ShopifyInternationalWebsite hosting
CloudflareGlobal (including AU)CDN & security services

6. Australian Privacy Principles (APP) Compliance Table

APP #DescriptionOur Compliance
1Open & transparent management of personal infoThis Privacy Policy
2Anonymity and pseudonymityAvailable where practical
3Collection of solicited personal informationOnly as necessary
4Dealing with unsolicited personal infoAssessed and deleted if not required
5Notification of collectionNotified at or before collection
6Use or disclosureAs described in this policy
7Direct marketingConsent-based; opt-out anytime
8Cross-border disclosureManaged via SCCs (see Clause 7)
9Adoption of government identifiersNot used
10Quality of personal infoRegularly reviewed
11Security of personal infoEncrypted, access-controlled systems
12Access to personal infoContact us to request access
13Correction of personal infoPromptly corrected on request

7. GDPR & Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under GDPR principles. Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

8. Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, access controls, and internal policies to protect your personal information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

9. Access, Correction, and Deletion

To access, correct, or delete your personal information, email us at support@tribegenai.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Use of Cookies

Our websites use cookies for essential functionality, performance tracking, and user experience improvement. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

11. Web Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand usage patterns. Data is anonymised and used to improve website performance and content relevance.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our websites. We will notify you of major changes.

13. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, data access, or complaints, contact:
Email: support@tribegenai.com
Entity: eCommerce Tribe Pty Ltd
Trading Names: eCommerce Tribe, Tribe Gen AI
ABN: 39669062846