Last updated: February 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you register and use Spend Shield, we collect:
- Account information: name, email address, organisation details
- Business information: ABN/ACN, industry sector, commodity categories
- Contact details: phone numbers, office addresses
- Procurement data: bids, pricing, documents uploaded to the platform
- Usage data: login times, pages visited, actions performed
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate and maintain the procurement platform
- Process supplier registrations and bid submissions
- Communicate with you about procurement events
- Generate reports and analytics for buying organisations
- Improve the platform and develop new features
3. Data Sharing
Your information is shared only with:
- The buying organisation(s) you are registered with or bidding to
- Authorised users within your own organisation
- Service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period afterwards to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Object to processing of your information
7. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact your organisation's platform administrator.