The Idea Registry
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
The Idea Registry (“Registry”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with the operation of our cryptographic evidence registry platform and associated services (“Services”).
The Registry operates in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), as applicable.
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This Policy applies to:
This Policy does not apply to third-party services integrated into the Platform (including payment processors or blockchain networks), which operate under their own privacy policies.
The Registry collects only personal information reasonably necessary to provide its Services.
When creating an account:
Passwords are not stored in plaintext.
When submitting a registration:
All idea content is encrypted prior to storage and is not publicly accessible.
When a viewer accesses a controlled disclosure link:
This information is collected for identity verification and evidentiary audit purposes.
During controlled disclosure sessions:
Payments are processed by third-party payment processors, including Stripe.
The Registry does not store full credit card details.
We may receive limited metadata including:
For Authorized Referral Partners:
Personal information is collected and used to:
The Registry does not sell, trade, or rent personal information.
The Registry employs layered cryptographic safeguards designed to protect confidentiality and integrity.
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organisational measures including:
No system can guarantee absolute security.
When a registration or feedback record is anchored to the Polygon blockchain:
Blockchain records are public, immutable, and permanent. Once recorded, they cannot be altered or removed by the Registry.
When originators grant controlled access:
Viewer identity data is shared with the originator for evidentiary purposes.
The Registry is not responsible for actions taken by originators or viewers outside the Platform.
We may disclose personal information:
We do not sell personal information.
Personal information is retained:
Blockchain records are permanent and cannot be deleted.
If maintenance subscriptions lapse, platform access to encrypted content may be restricted, but blockchain timestamps remain independently verifiable.
The Registry may utilise cloud infrastructure providers that store data in jurisdictions outside Western Australia or Australia.
By using the Services, you consent to cross-border data storage subject to reasonable safeguards.
Subject to applicable law, users may:
Requests must be submitted to the contact email below.
Deletion of account data does not remove blockchain-anchored fingerprints.
The Platform may use cookies and session storage to:
Users may adjust browser settings to disable cookies; however, certain Services may not function properly.
In the event of a data breach involving personal information, the Registry will:
The Registry does not guarantee:
Users are responsible for safeguarding their devices and login credentials.
This Privacy Policy may be amended periodically.
The effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or correction requests, please contact: