Privacy Policy | API Whistleblower
Effective Date: 03/03/2025
API Whistleblower (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who submit reports regarding procedural fairness concerns in the Australian Property Institute (API) disciplinary process. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information voluntarily provided by users who contact us via email at [email protected]. This may include:
- Email Address: Only if provided by the user when submitting a report.
- Personal or Professional Details: Optional and at the user’s discretion.
- Attachments or Supporting Evidence: Only if submitted voluntarily.
We do not track, log, or collect identifying information unless explicitly provided by you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information submitted for the sole purpose of documenting procedural fairness concerns in API disciplinary reviews. Specifically, we may:
- Review and document governance failures within API.
- Use aggregated, anonymized data for legal and regulatory complaints (ASIC, ACCC, ICAC NT, etc.).
- Share non-identifying reports with legal professionals for investigative or advocacy purposes.
We will never sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties without consent.
3. Data Protection & Security Measures
We use industry-leading security services to protect user submissions:
- End-to-End Encrypted Email – All reports are received via ProtonMail (proton.me), ensuring email privacy and security.
- Privacy-Focused Hosting – Our website is registered anonymously via Njalla (njal.la).
- DDoS & Traffic Protection – Cloudflare (cloudflare.com) ensures site security and protection from attacks.
- Data Minimization – We collect only what is necessary and do not store personally identifying information unless explicitly provided.
For maximum security:
- Use a ProtonMail or private email account when contacting us.
- Avoid using work or API-affiliated emails.
- Access our website via VPN or private browsing mode for added anonymity.
4. Anonymous Reporting & Confidentiality
- Your identity is protected. We encourage anonymous or pseudonymous submissions where possible.
- We do not require personal details for you to submit a report.
- We will not disclose any personal information without explicit consent unless legally required.
In rare cases where a law enforcement agency requires data disclosure under legal compulsion, we will take all necessary steps to protect whistleblower anonymity.
5. Third-Party Links & Security
This website may contain links to external sites (e.g., ASIC, ACCC, ICAC NT). We are not responsible for the privacy policies or security of third-party websites.
- Always review the privacy policies of linked sites before submitting information.
- Use privacy-focused browsers and email providers when filing external complaints.
6. Your Rights & Data Control
You may request that we:
- Delete your submission at any time.
- Confirm what data we have on record (if applicable).
- Withdraw your consent for any use of the information.
To request deletion or modification of a report, contact us at: [email protected]
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to enhance user security and compliance. Updates will be posted on this page.
If material changes are made, we will notify users through this website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
