Privacy Policy
Your trust matters. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Introduction
Pasifikan is a platform that connects travelers, art lovers, and cultural enthusiasts with unique cultural experiences and creators across the Pacific. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information.
What We Collect
When you create an account or interact with our platform, we may collect personal data you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, location, phone number, business name, Australian Business Number (ABN), artwork, photography, and profile content. This also includes analytics data (via Google Analytics) and payment details (via PayPal and future Stripe integrations).
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our platform and services
- Allow Associates to showcase and sell their work
- Enable booking functionality (upcoming)
- Send updates, promotional offers, or respond to inquiries
- Monitor website usage and enhance performance
Third-Party Services
We work with secure third-party platforms to support our services: Google Analytics for site traffic analysis, Firebase as our backend infrastructure, and PayPal (and soon Stripe) for secure transactions. These providers only receive the necessary data to perform their functions and are bound by data privacy agreements.
User Rights
You have full control of your profile. You can view, update, or delete your account at any time. Users can request access to the data we hold, ask for corrections, or request deletion. To exercise these rights, email us at support@pasifikan.com.
Children’s Privacy
While Pasifikan features educational content for all ages, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent, in accordance with international regulations like COPPA.
Global Compliance
We follow best practices aligned with the GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and Australian Privacy Act to ensure lawful, transparent, and secure data practices across our user base.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or platform notifications. Last updated: April 2025.
Your Privacy at a Glance
Data Transparency
We are committed to clear communication about how your data is collected, stored, and used on Pasifikan. Our policy ensures that you understand your rights and how your information supports your experience on the platform.
User Control & Consent
You have full control over your account and personal information. You can create, update, or delete your profile at any time, and we only collect data you willingly provide during account creation, participation, or bookings.
Secure Data Management
Pasifikan uses trusted tools such as Firebase, Google Analytics, and PayPal to manage and protect user information with robust security protocols and encryption standards.
Global Compliance
Our privacy practices are aligned with global data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA, and the Australian Privacy Act to safeguard your rights as a user or associate across borders.