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Privacy Policy

OLEA PACIFIC ADVISORY PTY LTD 

Effective Date: 16 Feb 2026 

Last Updated: 18 Aug 2026 


 Olea Pacific Advisory Pty Ltd (ABN: 78 695 349 136) (“Olea Pacific Advisory”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information we collect in the course of providing strategic advisory services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information, and how you can exercise your rights in relation to that information. 

This Policy applies to all individuals and organisations who engage with Olea Pacific Advisory, including prospective clients, current clients, website visitors, and professional contacts. 

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Spam Act 2003 (Cth). 


1. Who We Are 

Olea Pacific Advisory is an independent strategic advisory firm supporting international organisations navigating Australia’s space and sovereign technology ecosystem. Our principal place of business is in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 

 

Website: oleapacificadvisory.com 

Email: enquiries@oleapacificadvisory.com 


2. Information We Collect 

2.1 We may collect the following categories of personal information: 

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and organisation name 
  • Professional information: job title, role, organisational background, and professional history relevant to an engagement 
  • Engagement information: strategic objectives, capability details, and other information you share during advisory sessions or in written communications 
  • Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data collected automatically when you visit our website 
  • Correspondence: emails, meeting notes, and records of communications between us 

 2.2 We collect only the information that is necessary to provide our Services or to maintain our professional relationship with you. 

2.3 We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. 


3. How We Collect Information 

We collect personal information in the following ways: 

  • Directly from you, when you make an enquiry, book a session, or engage our Services 
  • Through our website, via contact forms, scheduling tools (such as cal.com), or general browsing activity 
  • Via LinkedIn and other professional platforms, including LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms where you submit your details to express interest in our Services 
  • Through email correspondence and session communications 
  • Through referrals from professional contacts or partners 


4. How We Use Your Information 

4.1 We use personal information for the following purposes: 

  • To deliver strategic advisory Services to you or your organisation 
  • To respond to enquiries and schedule advisory sessions 
  • To communicate relevant updates, insights, or information about our Services 
  • To maintain accurate records of our professional relationship 
  • To issue invoices and manage payment administration 
  • To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations 
  • To improve the quality and relevance of our Services 

 4.2 We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless we have your consent or are required to do so by law. 

4.3 We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling. 


5. Classified and Sensitive Information 

5.1 All advisory insights and analysis provided by Olea Pacific Advisory are based exclusively on publicly available and open-source information. We do not hold, access, seek, or disclose classified, protected, or security-controlled government information of any kind. 

5.2 Clients and contacts must not share classified, protected, or security-controlled material with Olea Pacific Advisory through any channel, including during advisory sessions, via email, or through any other form of communication. We are not authorised to receive or handle such material and accept no responsibility for information of that nature disclosed to us. 

5.3 If we become aware that classified or restricted information has been inadvertently disclosed to us, we will take reasonable steps to notify the relevant party and ensure the information is not retained or used. 


6. Disclosure of Personal Information 

6.1 Olea Pacific Advisory does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. 

6.2 We may disclose personal information in limited circumstances, including: 

  • To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services (such as scheduling platforms, cloud storage, and email providers including SendFox), subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations and in accordance with their privacy policy at sendfox.com/privacy
  • Where required or authorised by law, including to government or regulatory authorities 
  • Where you have provided explicit consent for us to share your information with a third party 
  • To payment processing service providers (such as PayHip) who handle invoicing and payment administration, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations and in accordance with their privacy policy at payhip.com/privacy 
  • To payment processing service providers (such as PayPal) who handle payment administration, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations and in accordance with their privacy policy at www.paypal.com/au/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full

 6.3 Where personal information is shared with third-party service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure those providers handle the information in accordance with applicable privacy laws. 

6.4 Given the nature of our advisory work, we do not share client engagement details, strategic discussions, or organisational information with any third party without your express consent. 


7. Overseas Disclosure 

7.1 Some of the third-party tools and platforms we use (such as scheduling and communication software) may store or process data on servers located outside Australia. 

7.2 Where personal information is disclosed to overseas recipients, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles. 

7.3 By engaging our Services or submitting information through our website or scheduling platforms, you consent to your information being handled in accordance with this Policy, including any necessary overseas processing by third-party service providers. 


8. Data Security & Storage 

8.1 Olea Pacific Advisory takes the security of personal information seriously. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. 

8.2 Personal information is stored securely within our business systems and, where applicable, within the platforms of trusted third-party providers. 

8.3 We retain personal information only for as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Engagement records are typically retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for legal and administrative purposes. 

8.4 When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it securely. 

8.5 Despite our best efforts, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. We encourage you to take care when sharing sensitive information electronically. 


9. Website & Cookies 

9.1 Our website may collect standard web analytics data, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and session duration. This information is used to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve its performance. 

9.2 Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect certain website functionality. 

9.3 Our website may include links to third-party websites or embed content from external platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently. 

9.4 Where our website uses third-party scheduling tools (such as cal.com) or contact forms, the privacy practices of those platforms also apply. We encourage you to review the relevant platform’s privacy policy when submitting information through those tools. 


10. LinkedIn and Professional Platforms 

10.1 From time to time, Olea Pacific Advisory may use LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms or similar tools to collect information from individuals interested in our Services. By submitting information through these forms, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. 

10.2 Information collected through LinkedIn may include your name, contact details, job title, and organisational background. This information will be used solely to respond to your enquiry, provide information about our Services, and maintain our professional relationship. 

10.3 Information submitted through LinkedIn is also subject to LinkedIn’s own privacy policy. We encourage you to review LinkedIn’s privacy practices at linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. 


11. Your Rights & Accessing Your Information 

11.1 You have the right to: 

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you 
  • Request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date 
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and administrative retention obligations 
  • Withdraw consent to the use of your information for marketing or non-essential communications 
  • Lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been breached 

 11.2 To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13. We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). 

11.3 We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. 


12. Complaints 

12.1 If you believe Olea Pacific Advisory has mishandled your personal information or breached your privacy rights, we encourage you to contact us directly in the first instance so we can work to resolve the matter. 

12.2 If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au. 


13. Contact Us 

For any privacy-related enquiries, access requests, corrections, or complaints, please contact: 

 

Olea Pacific Advisory Pty Ltd 

ABN: 78 695 349 136 

Email: enquiries@oleapacificadvisory.com 

Website: oleapacificadvisory.com 

Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia 


14. Updates to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the services we provide. The most current version will always be available on our website, with the effective date noted at the top of the document. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. 


Olea Pacific Advisory Pty Ltd | ABN: 78 695 349 136 | Australian Capital Territory