Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
4D Foundry
Effective Date: 01/03/2026
4D Foundry(“4D Foundry”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, collaborators, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information and confidential materials provided through our website and services.
Our business involves research and development, product design, prototyping, and advanced manufacturing, and we recognise that protecting confidential information and intellectual property (IP) is critical to our clients and partners.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Company name
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Project enquiries submitted through our website
Technical Information
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Browser type
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Device information
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IP address
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Website usage data
Project and Design Information
Clients may voluntarily submit materials including:
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Design files
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CAD models
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Technical drawings
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Product concepts
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Prototypes
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Supporting documentation
These materials may contain confidential information or intellectual property belonging to the client.
2. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property Protection
4D Foundry recognises that materials shared with us may contain sensitive commercial information or intellectual property.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
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Clients retain ownership of their original intellectual property and design concepts.
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4D Foundry will treat submitted materials as confidential and will take reasonable steps to protect them from unauthorised disclosure.
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Submitted information will only be used for project evaluation, design development, prototyping, or manufacturing services requested by the client.
We do not sell, publish, or disclose confidential project information to third parties except where necessary to deliver services (for example: manufacturing partners or material suppliers).
Where third-party manufacturing partners are engaged, we take reasonable steps to ensure they operate under appropriate confidentiality expectations.
3. Security of Information
We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect information from:
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Unauthorised access
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Loss or misuse
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Data breaches
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Disclosure of confidential materials
These measures may include:
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Secure file transfer systems
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Restricted access to project materials
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Confidentiality obligations for staff and contractors
However, no digital transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Clients should consider entering into a formal Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with 4D Foundry prior to sharing highly sensitive intellectual property.
4. Use of Information
We may use collected information to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Provide product development services
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Communicate about projects
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Improve website functionality
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Manage client relationships
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Comply with legal obligations
We will not sell personal information or project data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
To deliver certain services, we may work with trusted third-party providers including:
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Manufacturing partners
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Material suppliers
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Engineering consultants
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Cloud hosting services
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Website analytics platforms
These providers may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality standards.
6. Website Analytics & Cookies
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand visitor behaviour and improve website performance.
These tools may collect anonymised information including:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on site
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General location data
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
7. Client Responsibility for Submitted Content
Clients are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to submit any materials, designs, or intellectual property to 4D Foundry.
4D Foundry is not responsible for disputes relating to:
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Ownership of submitted intellectual property
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Patent rights
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Trademark rights
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Copyright claims between third parties
8. Retention of Project Materials
Project files and materials may be retained for internal records, project continuity, and quality assurance purposes unless a client specifically requests deletion.
Where legally required, certain information may be retained for compliance or record-keeping purposes.
9. Access and Correction of Information
Individuals may request access to or correction of personal information held by 4D Foundry by contacting us at:
We will take reasonable steps to respond to such requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
4D Foundry may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in services, technology, or legal requirements.
The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised Effective Date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
4D Foundry
St Kilda, Melbourne, 3182
admin@4dfoundry.com
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