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MedClock Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7/08/26
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how VEXIAN PTY LTD ("VEXIAN", "MedClock", "we", "our" or "us") collects, holds, uses, discloses and protects personal information when you use MedClock products and services.
At MedClock, protecting the privacy of our customers is extremely important. Many of our products are designed to assist older Australians, carers, families, retirement villages, home care providers, hospitals and other organisations supporting people living independently. We understand that some of the information handled by MedClock may relate to a person's health, medication routine or wellbeing, and we are committed to handling that information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy applies to our website, online store, mobile applications, connected devices, cloud services, Care Dashboard, firmware updates, customer support services and any other products or services that link to this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our products or services, creating an account, purchasing a product or otherwise interacting with MedClock, you acknowledge that your information may be collected, used and disclosed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to products and services provided by:
VEXIAN PTY LTD
Trading as MedClock
Website:
https://medclock.com.au
Email:
info@vexian.com.au
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your information, request deletion of your information or make a privacy complaint, please contact us using the details above.
3. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all MedClock products and services, including but not limited to:
Some third-party services used by MedClock, including Shopify, Apple, Google and payment providers, have their own privacy policies which apply to the services they provide.
4. Definitions
Throughout this Privacy Policy:
Personal information means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
Sensitive information includes health information as defined by Australian privacy law.
Health information may include medication names, medication schedules, reminder histories, acknowledgement records, wellbeing monitoring information and similar information relating to an individual's health or care.
User means the person using a MedClock device or wellbeing monitoring product.
App User means a family member, authorised representative, carer, healthcare worker, support worker or other person who has been granted permission to access information through the MedClock mobile application or Care Dashboard.
Care Organisation includes aged care providers, retirement villages, hospitals, disability providers, community organisations, pharmacies and similar organisations using MedClock products.
Device means any MedClock hardware product connected to our services.
Care Dashboard means any MedClock web-based dashboard used by authorised organisations or staff.
Acknowledgement means the pressing of a MedClock button or another supported acknowledgement action. An acknowledgement indicates that the reminder was acknowledged but does not guarantee that medication was taken.
5. Our Privacy Principles
We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to provide and improve MedClock services.
Where practical, we:
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
6. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with MedClock.
For example, the information collected when purchasing a product from our website differs from the information collected when using the MedClock mobile application or Care Dashboard.
The categories of information we may collect include:
Each category is explained in more detail below.
7. Account Information
When you create a MedClock account, register a product or use the MedClock mobile application, we may collect information including:
We use this information to create your account, authenticate you, secure your account, manage permissions and provide MedClock services.
8. Sensitive Health Information
Some information processed by MedClock may constitute sensitive health information under Australian privacy law.
Depending on the products and services used, this may include:
Health information receives additional protection under Australian privacy legislation.
We collect and use this information only where reasonably necessary to provide MedClock services, support connected carers, operate the Care Dashboard, maintain reminder history, improve product reliability, investigate support requests or otherwise perform functions requested by the user or authorised representative.
Where you enter information relating to another person, you confirm that you have the authority or appropriate consent to do so, or another lawful basis under applicable law.
9. Device Information
To operate MedClock products safely and reliably, our devices may collect and transmit technical information relating to their operation.
Depending on the product and features enabled, this information may include:
We use this information to:
Device information generally does not identify a person's medical condition by itself. However, when linked with an account or reminder schedule it may become personal information.
10. Wi-Fi Information and Local Device Storage
During setup, MedClock devices require access to a Wi-Fi network so they can communicate with our cloud services.
To enable this connection, the MedClock mobile application transfers the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password directly to the nearby device using Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi passwords are intended to remain stored locally on the device and are not intentionally uploaded to VEXIAN's cloud systems.
Depending on the product, information stored locally on the device may include:
Local storage allows the device to continue operating during temporary internet outages and enables reminder schedules to continue functioning even if communication with cloud services is temporarily unavailable.
11. Bluetooth Information
Bluetooth is used primarily during the initial setup of supported MedClock devices.
During Bluetooth pairing we may process:
Bluetooth communication is used solely to establish communication with your MedClock device and complete the setup process.
12. Reminder Information
Depending on how MedClock is configured, we may collect information relating to reminders, including:
Reminder information is used to:
13. Reminder Acknowledgements
When a reminder is acknowledged, MedClock may record information including:
Where enabled, authorised family members, carers or care organisations may be notified that a reminder has been acknowledged or that a reminder was not acknowledged within the configured grace period.
An acknowledgement indicates that the reminder was acknowledged through the device.
An acknowledgement does not confirm that medication was actually taken.
14. Fridge Monitor, Door Activity and Wellbeing Products
Certain MedClock wellbeing products, including Fridge Monitor and Door Activity Monitor devices, collect information relating to activity rather than medication reminders.
Depending on the product, this information may include:
These products are designed to provide general wellbeing information.
They do not:
Door activity should be considered one source of information only and should not be relied upon as evidence of a person's wellbeing or safety.
15. Care Dashboard Information
Where MedClock products are used by retirement villages, aged care providers, hospitals, disability providers or other organisations, authorised staff may use the MedClock Care Dashboard.
Depending on the organisation and permissions assigned, the Care Dashboard may contain:
Care organisations are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate authority or another lawful basis to enter and manage information relating to residents, clients or staff.
16. Notification Information
MedClock supports several forms of notification.
Depending on your settings, we may process:
Notifications may include information such as:
Push notification content may appear on a phone's lock screen depending on the settings chosen by the App User.
Users should consider whether notification previews are appropriate for their personal circumstances.
17. Website and Online Store Information
When you visit the MedClock website or purchase products through our online store, we may collect information including:
Payments are generally processed through Shopify or other authorised payment providers.
We do not intentionally collect or store full payment card numbers unless such storage is specifically provided through a compliant payment platform.
18. Purchase and Subscription Information
Where applicable, we may collect:
Payment information is primarily handled by Shopify, Apple, Google or their authorised payment providers.
We receive only the information reasonably necessary to verify purchases, fulfil orders and provide customer support.
19. Support and Feedback Information
When you contact MedClock, we may collect:
We use this information to investigate issues, improve our products and provide customer support.
20. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information in a variety of ways depending on how you interact with MedClock.
Information may be collected when you:
We may also receive information from third parties where necessary to provide our services, including payment providers, app stores, notification providers and organisations authorised by you.
We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate MedClock and provide the services you request.
21. Why We Collect and Use Information
We use personal information to provide safe, reliable and effective MedClock services.
Depending on how you use MedClock, we may use your information to:
Provide MedClock Services
This includes:
Operate Connected Devices
We use device information to:
Deliver Notifications
We use notification information to:
Provide Customer Support
We may use information to:
Improve MedClock
We continually improve our products and services.
Information may be used to:
Where practical, we may use de-identified or aggregated information for product improvement.
Maintain Security
We use information to:
Meet Legal Obligations
We may use personal information where required to:
22. Health Information
Some information processed by MedClock may be health information or sensitive information under Australian privacy law.
Examples include:
We understand that health information requires additional protection.
Accordingly, we seek to:
23. Consent
By using MedClock products or services, you acknowledge that information may be collected, used and disclosed as described in this Privacy Policy.
Where you provide information relating to another person, such as:
you represent that you have appropriate authority, consent or another lawful basis for providing that information.
Care organisations are responsible for ensuring they have lawful authority to enter and manage information relating to residents, clients and staff.
24. Family Members, Carers and Authorised Users
One of MedClock's primary functions is enabling authorised people to support another person's medication routine.
Depending on the permissions granted and the products being used, authorised family members, carers or staff may be able to access information including:
Different users may have different permissions.
Not every authorised user will necessarily see all available information.
Permissions depend on:
25. When We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We share information only where reasonably necessary to:
26. Sharing with Family Members and Carers
Where a user links another person to their MedClock account, we may share relevant information with those authorised users.
This may include:
It is the responsibility of the person linking another user to ensure they have appropriate authority to do so.
27. Sharing with Care Organisations
Where MedClock products are used within retirement villages, hospitals, aged care providers, disability organisations or similar organisations, authorised staff may access information reasonably necessary to perform their role.
Depending on permissions, this may include:
Care organisations remain responsible for complying with their own privacy obligations in relation to information they enter into MedClock systems.
28. Cloud Infrastructure
MedClock uses cloud infrastructure to operate connected services.
This may include services provided by Cloudflare and other reputable infrastructure providers.
These services may process information necessary to:
Cloud infrastructure providers process information on our behalf in accordance with applicable agreements and security requirements.
29. Shopify and Commerce Providers
Our online store operates using Shopify.
Shopify and associated providers may process information including:
Shopify's handling of personal information is also governed by Shopify's own privacy documentation.
30. Apple and Google
If you use a MedClock mobile application, Apple and Google may process information relating to:
Apple and Google each maintain their own privacy policies governing the information they process.
31. Push Notification Services
To deliver notifications to authorised App Users, MedClock may use third-party push notification services, including:
These providers may process information necessary to deliver notifications, including:
Push notification providers do not determine who receives notifications. Notification recipients are determined by the permissions and settings configured by authorised App Users.
Because notifications may appear on a phone's lock screen, App Users should consider whether notification previews are appropriate for their circumstances. Notification previews can usually be managed through the operating system settings of the phone.
32. SMS Providers
Where SMS notifications are enabled, MedClock may use third-party SMS providers to deliver text messages.
Depending on the notification being sent, these providers may process:
SMS messages may contain reminder information, missed reminder alerts or other service-related information depending on the notification settings chosen by authorised users.
SMS delivery depends on the availability and operation of mobile telecommunications networks and third-party providers. We cannot guarantee delivery times or successful delivery of every SMS.
33. Email Providers
We may use third-party email providers, including Resend or similar services, to send:
Email providers may process:
34. Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
Depending on the services enabled, cookies may be used to:
35. Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website and products.
Analytics information may include:
Where practical, we configure analytics services to minimise unnecessary collection of personal information.
Analytics information helps us improve:
36. Advertising and Marketing
We may use advertising and marketing platforms to understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
These services may include platforms such as:
Information may be used to:
Where required by law, we will obtain consent before using certain advertising technologies.
You may also be able to control personalised advertising through your browser, operating system or advertising platform settings.
37. International Data Processing
Some third-party service providers used by MedClock operate internationally.
As a result, personal information may be processed or stored in countries outside Australia.
Depending on the providers used, this may include countries such as:
Examples of providers that may process information internationally include:
Where reasonably practical, we select reputable providers that maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.
38. Security
Protecting customer information is extremely important to us.
We take reasonable technical, organisational and administrative measures designed to protect personal information against:
Depending on the service, these measures may include:
Despite these safeguards, no internet-connected service, mobile application, cloud platform, email system, SMS service or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should also help protect their information by:
39. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information involved.
When personal information is no longer reasonably required, we may:
Backup copies may continue to exist for a limited period before being securely overwritten as part of normal backup management processes.
40. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to:
These rights may not apply in every circumstance.
For example, we may be unable to delete information where retention is required by law or where deletion would adversely affect another person's privacy or the operation of a care organisation.
40A. Your Choices
We believe you should have meaningful control over your personal information. Depending on the MedClock products and services you use, you may be able to:
Some information may continue to be retained where required by law, for security purposes, to resolve disputes, to comply with legal obligations or to maintain the integrity of our systems.
If your MedClock device or account is managed by a care organisation, retirement village, hospital, disability provider or another organisation, some changes may need to be requested through that organisation rather than directly through MedClock.
If you need assistance managing your account, devices or privacy settings, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section of this Privacy Policy.
41. Access Requests
You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
Before providing access, we may request sufficient information to verify your identity.
In limited circumstances permitted by law, we may refuse access, including where providing access would:
42. Correction Requests
If you believe information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date, you may request that it be corrected.
Where appropriate, we will update our records within a reasonable period.
Where information has been entered by a care organisation, we may direct you to that organisation to request the correction.
43. Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
Deletion requests will be considered in accordance with applicable law and our legal obligations.
Some information may need to be retained for:
Where complete deletion is not possible, we may instead restrict access or de-identify information where appropriate.
44. Marketing Communications
Where permitted by law, we may send you information about:
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:
Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send important service-related communications, including:
45. Third-Party Websites
Our website, mobile applications or communications may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These websites operate independently from MedClock and have their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for:
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
46. Children's Privacy
MedClock products are designed primarily for adults, carers, families, healthcare providers and organisations supporting older Australians.
Our services are not intended to be used directly by children without the involvement of a parent, guardian or authorised organisation.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children where we are required to obtain parental or guardian consent.
Where information about a child is entered into MedClock by an authorised parent, guardian or organisation, that person is responsible for ensuring they have the necessary authority to provide the information.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authority, please contact us so we can investigate and, where appropriate, remove that information.
47. Notifiable Data Breaches
VEXIAN takes data security seriously and has procedures designed to identify, investigate and respond to suspected security incidents.
If we become aware of a data breach involving personal information, we will assess the incident in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme.
Where required by law, we will notify:
Notifications will generally describe:
Not every security incident is an eligible data breach requiring notification. Each incident is assessed individually in accordance with applicable legislation.
48. Privacy Complaints
If you believe that we have breached your privacy or mishandled your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so we have the opportunity to investigate and resolve your concerns.
When making a privacy complaint, please provide enough information for us to understand:
We aim to acknowledge privacy complaints promptly and investigate them within a reasonable period.
Where additional information is required, we may contact you before completing our investigation.
49. Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
The OAIC is Australia's independent regulator responsible for privacy and information handling under the Privacy Act.
Further information about privacy rights and complaints is available from:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Website:
https://www.oaic.gov.au
The OAIC may request that you first attempt to resolve your complaint directly with us before commencing a formal investigation.
50. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Technology, legislation and MedClock services continue to evolve.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
The latest version of this Privacy Policy will always be published on our website.
The "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this document indicates when the current version became effective.
Where changes are significant, we may also notify users through:
Your continued use of MedClock products and services after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective indicates your acceptance of the revised policy, unless applicable law requires additional consent.
51. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to:
please contact us using the details below.
VEXIAN PTY LTD
Trading as MedClock
Website:
https://medclock.com.au
Email:
support@medclock.com.au
Mailing Address:
[Insert your business postal address]
We aim to respond to privacy enquiries within a reasonable period and may request additional information to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
52. Plain English Summary
We know that privacy policies can be long and difficult to read, so here is a simple summary of how MedClock handles your information.
MedClock collects information needed to operate connected medication reminder devices, wellbeing monitoring products, the MedClock mobile application, the Care Dashboard and related services.
Depending on the products you use, this may include your account details, reminder schedules, device information, notification preferences and, where applicable, medication information.
Medication information may be sensitive health information under Australian privacy law, and we take additional care when handling it.
We use your information to:
We do not sell your personal information.
We share information only where reasonably necessary to operate MedClock or where required or permitted by law.
Depending on your permissions, authorised family members, carers or care organisations may be able to view information such as reminder schedules, acknowledgement history, device status or wellbeing activity.
Your Wi-Fi password is intended to remain stored locally on your MedClock device and is not intentionally uploaded to VEXIAN's cloud systems.
MedClock uses reputable service providers to help operate our services, including cloud infrastructure, notification services, payment providers and website platforms.
Although we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no internet-connected service can guarantee absolute security.
If you have questions about your privacy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.
53. Important Disclaimer
MedClock is a reminder, communication and wellbeing support platform.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, MedClock products:
Users, carers and care organisations remain responsible for ensuring medications are taken correctly and for obtaining appropriate medical advice whenever required.
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