Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 2026 · Last updated: May 2026

1. Who We Are

Ribbonside is a trading name of Diesel Advocacy Pty Ltd ACN 690 643 853 | ABN 82 690 643 853. We operate the Ribbonside mobile application and website at ribbonside.com.au. We are bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Privacy contact: support@ribbonside.com.au

2. What We Collect

All health data listed above is classified as sensitive information under the Privacy Act 1988 and is handled under the highest standard of protection.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

ProviderPurposeLocationPrivacy Policy
Supabase Inc.Database, authentication and file storage🇦🇺 Sydney (AWS ap-southeast-2)supabase.com/privacy
Anthropic PBCAsk AI feature (question text only — no health records sent)🇺🇸 United Statesanthropic.com/privacy
Apple Inc.App Store, Sign in with Apple, notifications, billing🇺🇸 United Statesapple.com/legal/privacy
GoDaddy Inc.Domain registration for ribbonside.com and ribbonside.com.au🇺🇸 United Statesgodaddy.com/legal/privacy
Expo / EASApp build infrastructure — no personal health data shared🇺🇸 United Statesexpo.dev/privacy

4. How We Store Your Data

5. Automatic Data Deletion

You can delete all your data at any time from Settings → Delete My Account. All records, photos and health data are permanently deleted within 30 days.

6. Your Rights

7. International Transfers

Anthropic (US) processes Ask AI queries. Your typed question is transmitted securely and not retained by Anthropic. Your stored health data never leaves Australia.

8. Children

Ribbonside is not intended for users under 18.

9. International Transfers

Anthropic (US) processes Ask AI queries. Your typed question is transmitted securely and not retained. Your stored health data never leaves Australia.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may revise, update, or replace this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised version on this website. Any changes take effect on the date posted.

11. Contact

Ribbonside (Diesel Advocacy Pty Ltd) · ABN 82 690 643 853 · Sydney NSW Australia
support@ribbonside.com.au · ribbonside.com.au

Terms of Use

Effective date: March 2026 · Governing law: New South Wales, Australia

1. Agreement

By using Ribbonside you agree to these Terms. Governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

2. Not Medical Advice

Ribbonside is a personal tracking and information tool ONLY. Nothing constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation. Always consult your oncologist or qualified healthcare professional before making any health decision.

3. Eligibility

You must be 18 or older to use Ribbonside.

4. Subscriptions

5. Your Data

You retain full ownership of all data, photos and content you provide. Ribbonside does not claim ownership of your health data.

6. Australian Consumer Law Guarantees

Nothing in these Terms excludes your non-excludable rights under the Australian Consumer Law (Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)). If the Service fails to meet a consumer guarantee, you may be entitled to a remedy. Contact support@ribbonside.com.au or NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20.

7. Limitation of Liability

Subject to your non-excludable ACL rights, Ribbonside is not liable for any health outcome, loss or damage arising from use of the app.

8. Termination

8.1 Cancellation by You

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at support@ribbonside.com.au. Upon cancellation, your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period. No refunds will be issued for partial billing periods unless required by law.

8.2 Suspension or Termination by Ribbonside

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you have violated these Terms, your use poses a security risk, your account has been inactive for an extended period, or continued provision is no longer commercially viable.

8.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access the Service will cease immediately. Your data will be retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy and deleted within 30 days of account closure.

9. Intellectual Property

The Ribbonside name, app, design and content belong to Diesel Advocacy Pty Ltd. You may not reproduce or distribute without written permission.

10. Governing Law

Governed by NSW law. Disputes subject to NSW courts. Consumer complaints: NSW Fair Trading 13 32 20 · ACCC 1300 302 502.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised version on this website. Any changes take effect on the date posted. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

support@ribbonside.com.au

Refund Policy

Effective date: March 2026

1. Free Trial

Ribbonside Plus includes a 14-day free trial. No charge is incurred during the trial period. Cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing.

2. How to Cancel

On iPhone: Settings → Your Name → Subscriptions → Ribbonside → Cancel Subscription. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You retain Plus access until that date.

3. Australian Consumer Law Rights

Nothing in this policy limits your non-excludable rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If our Service fails to meet a consumer guarantee, you may be entitled to a remedy. Contact NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 or the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

4. Contact

support@ribbonside.com.au

Medical Disclaimer

Displayed at first launch · Users must acknowledge before proceeding

Ribbonside is NOT a medical device and is not registered with the TGA. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice.

1. What Ribbonside Is

Ribbonside is a personal health tracking and information application. All content — including AI-generated explanations, medication information, cancer type descriptions, diagnosis fields, symptom logs, and wellbeing check-ins — is provided for general informational and personal tracking purposes only.

2. You Must Always

3. AI-Generated Content

Ask AI provides general educational explanations generated by AI. These are not personalised to your medical situation, not reviewed by medical professionals, and may not reflect current Australian clinical guidelines. Always discuss your specific case with your oncologist.

4. Emergency

Severe or sudden symptoms — call 000 immediately. Cancer Council NSW: 13 11 20 · Lifeline: 13 11 14 · Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Diesel Advocacy Pty Ltd accepts no liability for health outcomes arising from use of or reliance upon Ribbonside.

Health Data Statement

Every category of health data we collect, store and delete — in plain English

What We Collect and Why

Data TypeHow CollectedStored WhereDeleted When
Cancer type, stage, grade, Ki-67You enter itSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
ER/PR/HER2, tumour size, lymph nodesYou enter itSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
Medications and dose logsYou enter and tap to logSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
AppointmentsYou enter themSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
PhotosCamera or photo librarySupabase Storage — Sydney (private, encrypted)On deletion or account deletion
Diary entriesYou write themSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
Symptom logs and wellbeing check-insYou complete themSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
Support circle members and notesYou invite themSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
Healthcare team detailsYou enter themSupabase — SydneyAccount deletion
Ask AI query textYou type itSent to Anthropic — not stored permanentlyNot retained by Anthropic

What We Never Do

Deletion

Settings → Delete My Account → all data permanently deleted within 30 days including photos, diary entries, diagnosis profile, medications, appointments and circle data.

TGA Compliance & ACL Statement

Therapeutic Goods Administration · Australian Consumer Law

1. TGA Position

Ribbonside has been assessed against the TGA's guidance on Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth). Ribbonside does not meet the statutory definition of a medical device and is not required to be entered on the ARTG.

2. Why Ribbonside Is Not a Medical Device

3. TGA Advertising Compliance

All Ribbonside marketing uses: "track", "log", "record", "store" — and does not use "treat", "manage", "improve", "diagnose" or make therapeutic benefit claims.

4. Australian Consumer Law Guarantees

The Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) provides automatic consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded by contract. Nothing in our Terms excludes these non-excludable rights. Contact support@ribbonside.com.au or NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20.

5. Contact

support@ribbonside.com.au

6. Annual Review

This compliance position statement is reviewed annually. Last reviewed: May 2026.