# Privacy Policy
**Growth & Search Strategic Operating System™**
Operated by Risk Management Recruiters Pty Ltd (ABN 23 089 022 999)
**Effective Date:** [Insert Effective Date]
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# 1. Plain-English Summary
Growth & Search is committed to protecting your privacy and handling information responsibly, transparently and securely.
In summary:
* We collect information to provide Strategic Operating System™ functionality.
* We do not sell your personal or business information.
* We use AI technologies to support analysis, reporting and platform functionality.
* Leadership decisions remain the responsibility of the business using the Platform.
* Information may be processed internationally through trusted technology providers.
* We apply reasonable safeguards designed to protect information.
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# 2. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Growth & Search collects, uses, stores, processes and protects information provided through:
* The Growth & Search website
* The Strategic Clarity & Readiness Check
* The Strategic Operating System™
* The Operating System Assistant
* Strategic Operating Review Reports
* Related platform functionality and services
Growth & Search is headquartered in Australia and seeks to operate responsibly in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
Depending on your location, additional privacy rights may apply under laws such as:
* Australian Privacy Act 1988
* GDPR (European Union)
* UK GDPR
* CCPA (California)
* Other applicable privacy frameworks
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# 3. International Users
Growth & Search is available globally.
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to, processed in and stored in Australia and other jurisdictions where our technology and infrastructure providers operate.
Where reasonably practicable, Growth & Search seeks to engage reputable providers that maintain appropriate privacy and security safeguards.
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# 4. Information We Collect
We may collect information including:
### Contact Information
* Name
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Business contact details
### Business Information
* Business name
* Industry
* Business profile information
* Employee size
* Business objectives
* Operational priorities
### Platform Information
* Account activity
* Assessment responses
* Benchmarking responses
* Operating System activity
* User preferences
### Technical Information
* Device information
* Browser information
* IP address
* Usage analytics
* Cookies and tracking technologies
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless voluntarily submitted by a user.
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# 5. Business Information
Growth & Search is designed to help businesses assess and improve operating effectiveness.
As part of this process we may collect information relating to:
* Strategic priorities
* Operational practices
* Business objectives
* Growth initiatives
* Benchmarking responses
* Leadership inputs
* Readiness assessments
* Implementation priorities
This information is collected solely for Platform functionality and reporting purposes.
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# 6. How Information Is Collected
Information may be collected when you:
* Visit the website
* Complete the Strategic Clarity & Readiness Check
* Register for an Annual Business Licence
* Complete diagnostic questionnaires
* Complete benchmarking reviews
* Use the Operating System Assistant
* Request a Strategic Operating Review Report
* Contact us for support
* Participate in surveys or feedback activities
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# 7. How We Use Information
We use information to:
* Deliver Platform functionality
* Generate diagnostics and benchmarking outputs
* Produce reports and recommendations
* Support Strategic Operating Review Reports
* Improve Platform quality and usability
* Communicate with users
* Administer licences
* Monitor security and performance
* Improve operational effectiveness
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# 8. Strategic Operating System™ Processing
Growth & Search operates a proprietary Strategic Operating System™.
Information submitted through the Platform may be processed to generate:
* Assessment outputs
* Benchmarking insights
* Operating maturity indicators
* Priority recommendations
* Strategic observations
* Roadmap suggestions
* Executive summaries
* Strategic Operating Review Reports
Outputs are designed to support leadership decision-making and operating discipline.
They are educational and informational in nature and should not be considered professional advice.
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# 9. Strategic Clarity & Readiness Check
The Strategic Clarity & Readiness Check uses information submitted by users to generate indicative insights regarding strategic readiness, operating clarity and business priorities.
Results are informational only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
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# 10. Strategic Operating Review Reports
Where requested, Growth & Search may use submitted information to generate Strategic Operating Review Reports.
Reports may incorporate:
* Assessment data
* Benchmarking responses
* Business profile information
* AI-assisted analysis
* Human review processes
Reports are educational and informational in nature.
Growth & Search does not guarantee any business outcome arising from report recommendations.
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# 11. AI & Data Processing
Growth & Search may utilise artificial intelligence technologies, including third-party AI providers, to assist with:
* Assessment analysis
* Reporting
* Benchmarking
* Prioritisation support
* Operating guidance
* Platform functionality
AI is used as an enablement layer only.
Human leadership, judgement and accountability remain central to all business decisions.
While reasonable efforts are made to improve quality and reliability, AI-generated outputs may not always be accurate, complete or suitable for every situation.
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# 12. Information Sharing
We do not sell your information.
Information may be shared where reasonably necessary with:
* Hosting providers
* Payment providers
* Analytics providers
* AI service providers
* Security providers
* Technology partners supporting Platform functionality
Information is shared only where reasonably necessary to deliver services.
We do not share information for unrelated third-party marketing purposes.
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# 13. International Transfers
Because Growth & Search operates globally, information may be transferred internationally through cloud infrastructure, AI providers and technology services.
Users acknowledge that information may be processed outside their country of residence.
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# 14. Security
Growth & Search applies reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect information.
These may include:
* Secure hosting environments
* Encryption technologies where appropriate
* Access controls
* Monitoring systems
* Backup processes
* Security review procedures
No digital system can guarantee absolute security.
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# 15. Data Retention
Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:
* Deliver Platform functionality
* Administer licences
* Support reporting
* Maintain benchmarking integrity
* Meet legal obligations
* Improve Platform quality
Information may then be deleted, archived or de-identified.
Assessment results, benchmarking responses and operating system activity may be retained for historical reporting, benchmarking integrity and licence administration purposes unless deletion is requested and legally permissible.
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# 16. Aggregated & De-Identified Data
Growth & Search may use aggregated or de-identified information to:
* Improve Platform functionality
* Improve benchmarking quality
* Improve operational insights
* Improve user experience
* Improve AI-assisted outputs
Such information is not intended to identify individual businesses or users.
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# 17. Cookies & Analytics
Growth & Search uses cookies and analytics technologies to:
* Improve website functionality
* Understand usage patterns
* Enhance user experience
* Monitor performance
* Improve Platform effectiveness
Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings.
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# 18. Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable laws, users may have rights to:
* Access information
* Correct information
* Request deletion
* Restrict processing
* Object to processing
* Request data portability
Growth & Search will consider requests in accordance with applicable laws.
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# 19. Marketing Communications
Users may opt out of marketing communications at any time using unsubscribe links or by contacting us directly.
Operational and service-related communications may still be sent where necessary.
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# 20. Contact
Growth & Search
Risk Management Recruiters Pty Ltd
ABN 23 089 022 999
Email: [enquiry@growthandsearch.com](mailto:enquiry@growthandsearch.com)
Website: https://growthandsearch.com
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# 21. Policy Updates
Growth & Search may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
* Platform functionality
* Operating model
* Legal requirements
* Technology providers
* Strategic Operating System™ features
Continued use of the Platform after updates may constitute acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.