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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

AI First Nations Aboriginal Corporation (ABN 80 732 478 065) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

AI First Nations Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led environmental technology organisation based in Innisfail, Far North Queensland. We provide drone services, AI environmental analytics, cultural consultancy, education programs, and research partnerships across Australia.

Contact: john@aifirstnations.org.au

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Contact information — name, email address, phone number, organisation
Enquiry details — information you provide through our contact form
Usage data — how you interact with our website (via analytics tools)
Project information — details provided when engaging our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Respond to your enquiries and provide our services
Deliver contracted environmental, research, and education services
Send relevant project updates and communications
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Indigenous Data Sovereignty

AI First Nations is committed to the principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty. Any data collected on or about Traditional Owner Country, cultural sites, or Indigenous communities remains the intellectual and cultural property of the relevant Traditional Owners. We do not share, sell, or use such data without explicit consent from the relevant custodians.

Environmental data, drone imagery, and AI model outputs generated on Country are governed by agreements with the relevant Traditional Owner groups and are subject to Indigenous data governance principles.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Research partners — RMIT University, KJR, and other academic collaborators where necessary for project delivery
Government agencies — where required by law or as part of contracted services
Service providers — such as email and hosting providers, who are bound by confidentiality obligations

6. Data Storage & Security

Your information is stored securely using industry-standard measures. Our website is hosted on Vercel with SSL encryption. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. However, no internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (where legally permitted)
Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at john@aifirstnations.org.au

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

9. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites including partner organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page with the date of last update shown at the top.

11. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us first at john@aifirstnations.org.au. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au

Contact Us

AI First Nations Aboriginal Corporation
ABN: 80 732 478 065
Innisfail, Far North Queensland
Email: john@aifirstnations.org.au