Data Sources & Disclaimer

1. Data Sources

Argovis aggregates business information exclusively from publicly available sources. These include, but are not limited to:

• Publicly accessible business directories and listings (e.g. Google Maps, Yellow Pages, Yelp)
• Company websites and publicly available web pages
• Government business registries and public records (e.g. ABN Lookup)
• Public social media profiles and professional networks
• Open data APIs and publicly available datasets

All information presented through Argovis is sourced from data that businesses and individuals have voluntarily made available to the public. We do not access private databases, password-protected systems, or non-public records.

2. Data Collection Methodology

Our data collection processes are designed to be respectful, legal, and compliant with applicable regulations:

• We respect robots.txt directives and website terms of service
• We implement rate limiting to avoid placing undue load on third-party services
• We use official APIs where available and adhere to their terms of use
• We do not circumvent access controls, CAPTCHAs, or authentication mechanisms
• We do not scrape personal data from social media platforms in violation of their terms

3. AI-Assisted Enrichment

Argovis uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to aggregate, structure, and enrich publicly available business data. Our AI processes:

• Parse and structure unstructured public business information
• Cross-reference data across multiple public sources for accuracy
• Score and rank business leads based on publicly available signals
• Generate summaries from publicly available company descriptions

AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and should be independently verified before making business decisions.

4. Data Accuracy & Limitations

While we strive to provide accurate and current information, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any data. Business information changes frequently, and there may be delays between when information is updated at the source and when it is reflected in our system.

Users are responsible for independently verifying any information obtained through Argovis before relying on it for business decisions, outreach, or any other purpose.

5. Acceptable Use of Data

By using Argovis, you agree to use the data obtained through our platform responsibly and lawfully. You must not:

• Use the data for unsolicited bulk communications (spam)
• Use the data in a manner that violates any applicable privacy laws or regulations (including GDPR, CAN-SPAM, ACMA, and similar legislation)
• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense raw data obtained from the platform
• Use the data for discriminatory, harassing, or fraudulent purposes
• Attempt to re-identify anonymized or aggregated data

6. Privacy & Data Subject Rights

If you are a business or individual whose information appears on Argovis and you wish to request removal or correction, please contact us at [email protected]. We will process removal requests promptly in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Compliance

Argovis is committed to compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing data collection and use, including but not limited to:

• Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
• CAN-SPAM Act and anti-spam legislation
• Applicable intellectual property and copyright laws

8. Third-Party Services

Some data is obtained through third-party APIs and services. Use of such data is subject to the respective third-party terms of service. Attribution is provided where required by the data provider.

9. Contact

For questions about our data sources, collection methods, or to request data removal, please contact us at [email protected]