Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AI Business Search ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our AI-powered Australian business search service ("the Service").

2. Information We Do NOT Store

We do not store any user information or uploaded data on our servers. Specifically:

• Search queries and business names you enter
• CSV files or data you upload
• Search results or analysis generated
• Personal identification information
• Contact form submissions (these may be stored by third-party services)

3. Data Processing Through Third-Party AI Services

To provide our services, we pass your data to third-party AI services for processing:

• OpenAI: For business analysis and ANZSIC classification
• Jina AI: For neural reranking and web research
• Australian Business Register (ABR): For official business information

Important: These third-party services may temporarily process your data according to their own privacy policies. Data processing occurs in real-time and is not stored by us.

4. What Data is Processed

When you use our Service, the following data may be processed:

• Business names, addresses, and postcodes you search for
• CSV file contents you upload for bulk processing
• Research queries you submit
• Technical information like IP address and browser type (for security and analytics)

5. How We Use Information

Information is processed solely to:

• Provide business search and analysis results
• Generate ANZSIC classifications
• Conduct business research and profiling
• Improve service functionality and performance
• Respond to contact form inquiries

6. Data Security

While we do not store your data, we implement security measures during processing:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure connections to third-party AI services
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to processing systems

7. Your Responsibilities

To protect your privacy, you should:

• Never upload confidential or sensitive information
• Only search for publicly available business information
• Avoid including personal identification details in searches
• Use the Service only for legitimate business purposes

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed by third-party AI services located outside Australia, including:

• United States (OpenAI, Jina AI)
• Other countries where these services operate

By using our Service, you consent to this international processing.

9. Cookies and Analytics

We may use:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics tools to understand usage patterns
• Performance monitoring for service improvement

No personal identification information is collected through these tools.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Australian Privacy Law Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). As we do not store personal information, many traditional privacy obligations do not apply to our Service.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at aibizsearch@gmail.com