Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

We work as a small, dedicated team committed to respectful, ethical, and human‑centered, Reconnections Research & Public Records work. This page explains how we handle your information, what we do, and the boundaries we uphold.

Our goal is clarity, honesty, and reassurance — without legal jargon

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you submit an application, authenticity is important.

    • Your name

    • Your email address

    • The purpose of your request

    • Any background information you provide

We do not collect unnecessary data.

How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used solely for:

    • Understanding your request

    • Conducting research to assist you

    • Communicating with you about your application

Nothing more.

Who Has Access

Only the Research team — those directly involved in research or communication — have access to your information.

Researchers participate as independent professionals and use their own ABN for invoicing.

We do not:

    • sell your data

    • share your data with advertisers

    • pass your information to unrelated third parties

    • use your information for anything outside your research request

How Your Information Is Stored

Your application is stored securely through:

    • WordPress

    • WPForms

    • Email

We take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Limits of Internet Security

We handle your information with care and discretion. However, it is important to acknowledge:

    • No website or email system can guarantee absolute security

    • We cannot control the security of external networks, devices, or service providers

    • You should avoid including highly sensitive information (e.g., financial details, legal documents, passwords)

Transparency is part of trust.

Terms of Service

What Our Service Provides

Affordable Research offers:

    • Ethical, respectful research

    • Assistance in reconnecting with colleagues from your past. and locating public records. 

    • Guidance on making first contact

    • A human, compassionate approach

We work carefully, thoughtfully, and always with respect for everyone involved

What Our Service Does Not Do

We do not:

    • engage in harassment or unwanted contact

    • pursue individuals who have expressed a desire not to be contacted

    • access restricted, illegal, or confidential databases

    • guarantee outcomes

    • provide legal, financial, or psychological advice

 We do not conduct services for romantic, dating, or relationship‑seeking purposes.

All reconnection work is conducted ethically and within legal boundaries.

Your Responsibilities

By using this service, you agree that:

    • The information you provide is truthful

    • Your request is made with good intentions

    • You will respect the privacy and boundaries of the research project

    • You understand that outcomes cannot be guaranteed

Research fees cover time, effort, and professional work undertaken on your behalf and therefore are non-refundable

Our Right to Decline Requests

We reserve the right to decline or dismiss any request, the Research team’s decision is final.

    • Feels unsafe

    • Violates someone’s privacy

    • Appears harmful or unethical

    • Falls outside the scope of this service

This protects everyone involved.

Changes to This Policy

This page may be updated to reflect improvements or changes in the service. Any updates will be posted here

Closing Note

Thank you for trusting us with your research. Every project is handled with care, respect, and discretion.