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PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: January 01, 2025

1. Introduction

MARU ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information when you use our website, platform, and services.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact details

  • Organisation or school name

Account Information

  • Login details

  • User type (school, parent, individual)

  • Student or child profiles (where applicable)

Usage Information

  • Platform activity and progress

  • Course interaction data

  • Device and browser information

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Register for an account

  • Purchase a licence

  • Use the MARU platform

  • Contact us

  • Subscribe to emails or updates

We may also collect information via cookies and analytics tools.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to the MARU platform

  • Manage licences and user accounts

  • Deliver and improve our services

  • Track progress and performance

  • Communicate with you

  • Send updates, marketing, or relevant content (you can opt out)

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g. Stripe, Moodle, hosting providers)

  • Email and marketing platforms (e.g. Klaviyo)

  • Contractors or partners supporting MARU services

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access.

Your data may be stored on secure servers, including cloud-based platforms.

7. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.

To do so, contact us at:

hello@maruacademy.com.au

8. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Support marketing and retargeting

You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

9. Third-Party Services

MARU uses third-party services including:

  • Stripe (payments)

  • Moodle (learning platform)

  • Klaviyo (email marketing)

These providers have their own privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Where MARU is used by students under 18, accounts are created and managed by:

  • Schools (for school licences), or

  • Parents or guardians (for family plans)

We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate handling of student data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

hello@maruacademy.com.au

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