Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

88Finder ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in various ways, including:

• • Account Information: Email address, name, password, and profile information
• • Search Data: Your search queries, filters, and preferences
• • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and interactions with the site
• • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• • Cookies: Information stored on your device to enhance your experience
• • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and support requests
• • Contact Information: Phone number (optional, with explicit consent only)
• • Payslip Data: Work period dates, hours worked, employer names, ABN numbers, and calculated visa days (see Section 2.1 for details)

Consent for Contact Information: We only collect phone numbers when you explicitly provide them and consent to being contacted. You can opt-out at any time by updating your account settings or contacting support@88finder.com.

2.1. Payslip Processing & 88 Days Tracker

For Premium users who use our 88 Days Tracker feature, we collect and process the following payslip-related information:

Data We Extract and Store:

• • Employer Information: Business name and ABN (Australian Business Number)
• • Work Period: Start date and end date of employment
• • Hours Worked: Total hours worked during the period
• • Weeks Worked: Number of weeks in the work period
• • Calculated Days: Estimated eligible days towards 88-day visa requirement
• • Upload Metadata: Upload date, validation status, and user ID

OCR Processing via N8N:

We use N8N (an open-source workflow automation tool) to process payslip images through Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Here's how it works:

• • Step 1: You upload a payslip image (JPG/JPEG format only)
• • Step 2: The image is temporarily sent to our N8N workflow for OCR processing
• • Step 3: N8N extracts text data (employer name, dates, hours) from the image
• • Step 4: Extracted data is returned to our system and saved to your account
• • Step 5: The original image file is immediately deleted from all systems
• • Processing Time: Typically 5-15 seconds
• • Data Retention: N8N does not retain any payslip data after processing

N8N Data Processing Agreement:

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures for N8N processing:

• • Self-Hosted: Our N8N instance is self-hosted on secure infrastructure
• • Encryption: All data transmitted to/from N8N is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
• • No Third-Party Access: Payslip images are not sent to external OCR services
• • Automatic Deletion: All temporary files are deleted within 60 seconds of processing
• • Access Control: Only authorized system processes can access N8N workflows
• • Audit Logs: All processing activities are logged for security monitoring

Your Rights Regarding Payslip Data:

• • View Data: You can view all extracted payslip data in your 88 Days Tracker
• • Edit Data: You can manually correct any OCR errors before validation
• • Delete Data: You can delete any payslip entry at any time
• • Export Data: You can request a full export of your payslip data
• • Validation Control: Draft payslips remain editable until you validate them

Data Accuracy & Disclaimers:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• • To provide and maintain our services
• • To improve and personalize your experience
• • To process transactions and send related information
• • To send promotional communications (with your consent)
• • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• • To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• • To comply with legal obligations
• • To detect and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your usage patterns.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• • Service Providers: With vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

Third-Party Data Processing Agreements: We have Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in place with all service providers who process your personal data, including:

• • Stripe: Payment processing (DPA available upon request)
• • Supabase: Database and authentication services (DPA available upon request)
• • Netlify: Website hosting and deployment (DPA available upon request)
• • N8N: Self-hosted workflow automation for payslip OCR processing (no external data sharing)

All service providers are contractually obligated to process your data only as instructed and to maintain appropriate security measures. Our N8N instance is self-hosted and does not share data with external parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Breach Notification: In the event of a confirmed data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours of discovery. Notifications will be sent to your registered email address and will include:

• • Description of the breach and data affected
• • Steps we are taking to address the breach
• • Recommended actions you should take
• • Contact information for further inquiries

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

• • Free Users: Data retained for 90 days after account deletion or inactivity
• • Premium Users: Data retained for the duration of subscription plus 90 days after cancellation
• • Payslip Data: Extracted payslip data (employer, dates, hours) is retained until you delete it or close your account. Original payslip image files are never stored.
• • Payslip Upload Limit: The count of payslips uploaded (max 40) is permanent and does not reset upon deletion to prevent abuse
• • Legal Requirements: Data retained longer if required by law
• • Account Deletion: You can request immediate deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting support@88finder.com

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• • Right to Object: Opt-out of certain data processing

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

88Finder is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• • Legal Basis: We process your data based on your consent and our legitimate interests
• • Data Subject Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your data
• • Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
• • Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• • Data Protection Officer: For GDPR inquiries, contact support@88finder.com

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using 88Finder, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@88finder.com