Effective Date: 22/12/2025
Last Updated: 13/02/2026

Keicho (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you use:

  • The Keicho website
  • The Keicho web platform
  • The Keicho mobile application
  • Any related services operated by Keicho

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. About Keicho

Keicho is a payroll, workforce management, scheduling, and job costing platform designed for business operations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information.

  • Personal Information
    Full name
    Email address
    Phone number
    Job title
    Employer or company name
    Payroll identifiers
    User account credentials
    Profile information
    Employment and Payroll Data

When used by businesses, Keicho may process:

  • Timesheets
    Work schedules
    Job assignments
    Payroll categories
    Allowances
    Work locations
    Entity assignments
    Pay rates
    Compliance information

This data is provided by your employer or organisation.

Device and Technical Information

Automatically collected data may include:

  • IP address
    Device type
    Operating system
    Browser type
    App version
    Log data
    Usage analytics
    Crash reports
    Device identifiers
    Diagnostic data

Location Data

If enabled by your employer or through device permissions, we may collect:

  • GPS location during clock-in or clock-out
    Job site location validation

Location data is only collected where required for operational or compliance purposes.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide payroll and workforce management services
    Calculate pay and allowances
    Validate job assignments and scheduling
    Improve system performance and reliability
    Monitor and fix application errors
    Ensure compliance with workplace regulations
    Provide customer support
    Detect fraud, misuse, or security issues
    Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity
    Legitimate business interests
    Legal obligations
    User consent where required

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with the following parties.

Employers or Organisations

Keicho operates as a workforce platform. Your employer controls and accesses employment-related data.

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf for operational purposes. These may include:

  • Secure cloud hosting providers
    Data storage providers
    Email delivery services
    Analytics providers
    Error monitoring services
    Push notification services

These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard data and use it only for authorised purposes.

Google Analytics (Website)

We use Google Analytics on the Keicho website to collect anonymised website usage data, including:

  • Pages visited
    Time spent on pages
    Traffic sources
    Device and browser type
    General geographic region

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This data does not directly identify individual users and is used solely to improve website performance and usability.

Google processes this data in accordance with its Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Firebase (Mobile Application)

Keicho uses Google Firebase within the mobile application for core functionality and performance monitoring. Firebase services may include:

  • Firebase Analytics
    Crash reporting
    Performance monitoring
    Authentication services
    Cloud messaging for push notifications
    Secure database or cloud hosting

Firebase may collect:

  • Device information
    App usage data
    Crash logs
    Diagnostic data
    Device identifiers
    IP address for security and fraud prevention

This information is used to:

  • Maintain application stability
    Diagnose and fix errors
    Improve performance
    Provide secure authentication
    Deliver push notifications

Firebase processes data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

We do not use Firebase data for advertising profiling and we do not sell this data.

Legal and Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.

6. Third-Party Integrations

Keicho may integrate with third-party systems including:

  • Accounting software
    Payroll systems
    Government reporting platforms
    Cloud infrastructure providers

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review those policies separately.

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including:

  • Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS and TLS
    Role-based access controls
    Secure cloud infrastructure
    Authentication and authorisation controls
    Audit logging
    Regular security updates

While we take reasonable steps to protect data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal and employment data:

For as long as required to provide services
As required by employment and taxation laws
As instructed by the employing organisation

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal information
    Request correction of inaccurate data
    Request deletion where legally permissible
    Restrict or object to processing
    Withdraw consent where applicable

Employees should contact their employer first, as employers control employment data within Keicho.

10. Children’s Privacy

Keicho is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. International Data Transfers

Data may be stored or processed in secure cloud environments outside your country of residence. Where international transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable laws.

13. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use:

  • Essential cookies
    Google Analytics cookies
    Performance tracking technologies

Users may control cookie preferences through browser settings.

App Permissions (Mobile Applications)

The Keicho mobile app may request access to:

  • Location services for job validation
    Camera for job documentation or compliance records
    Notifications for scheduling and payroll alerts
    Storage for document uploads

Permissions are requested only when required for core functionality.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be published on our website with the revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Keicho PTY LTD
Email: hello@keicho.com.au
Phone: 1300 232 401
Website: www.keicho.com.au
Address: 202 – 203 / 58 Manilla Street, Beenleigh, QLD, Australia, 4207