Ellect Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 January 2026

Ellect Pty Ltd (ABN 15 606 228 522) (“Ellect”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent and secure way.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and store personal information when you interact with Ellect, including through our website, mobile applications, digital platforms, events and community services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are

Ellect is an Australian company providing professional membership, community and digital services designed to support women in leadership, business and entrepreneurship.

Some elements of our Services are delivered using third-party technology providers that support the operation of our platforms. These providers act on Ellect’s behalf and in accordance with our instructions.

 

2. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies where Ellect is the controller of your personal information for the purposes of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

If you access Ellect’s Services through an organisation, partner or employer, that organisation may also have access to certain information associated with your participation and may have its own privacy obligations.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, products or services that are linked from our Services.

 

3. Personal information we collect

We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our Services.

This may include:

  • name, email address and contact details
  • account login details
  • profile information such as professional background, interests, location and photograph
  • content you choose to share within the community (posts, comments, messages)
  • event registrations and participation details
  • communications with Ellect, including support requests and feedback

Payment information

Payments are processed by third-party payment providers (such as Stripe). Ellect does not store full payment card details.

Automatically collected information

When you use our Services, we may collect:

  • device and browser information
  • IP address and general location data
  • usage and interaction data
  • cookies and similar technologies

Information from third parties

We may receive limited information from third parties where you choose to connect those services or where permitted by law.

 

4. How we use personal information

We use personal information to:

  • provide and operate our Services
  • manage memberships and accounts
  • facilitate community participation and events
  • personalise content and recommendations
  • communicate with you about services, updates and events
  • send marketing communications in line with your preferences
  • provide customer support
  • maintain platform integrity and safety
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations

 

5. Disclosure of personal information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • technology and service providers supporting our operations
  • event partners or facilitators where relevant
  • other members where you choose to share information
  • regulators or authorities where required by law
  • professional advisers
  • a purchaser or successor entity in the event of a restructure or sale

We do not sell personal information.

 

6. Third-party technology providers

Ellect uses third-party technology providers to deliver parts of its Services. These providers may process personal information on Ellect’s behalf and only for authorised purposes.

Personal information may be stored or processed outside Australia. Where this occurs, Ellect takes reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with Australian privacy requirements.

 

7. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our Services and analyse usage. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

 

8. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to meet legal or operational requirements. Information is securely deleted or de-identified when no longer required.

 

9. Your rights and choices

You may:

  • access and update your personal information
  • request access to or correction of information
  • opt out of marketing communications
  • request deletion of your account (subject to legal obligations)

Requests can be made using the contact details below. Identity verification may be required.

 

10. Children

Ellect’s Services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website.

 

12. Contact us

Ellect Pty Ltd

Email: wecare@ellect.com

Website: https://ellect.com

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