Legal
Last updated: 17 June 2026
OrbitPrep ("OrbitPrep," "we," "us," or "our") provides an online preparation platform for students sitting Victoria's selective entry high school exams. OrbitPrep is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
OrbitPrep is committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and is preparing to comply with the forthcoming Children's Online Privacy Code once it takes effect.
We collect only what is necessary to provide and improve the OrbitPrep diagnostic and waitlist service. Currently, this includes:
| What we collect | Why we collect it |
|---|---|
| Email address | To add you to the OrbitPrep waitlist and contact you about early access |
| Student year level (e.g. Year 7 or 8) | To calibrate the difficulty of sample diagnostic questions |
| Stated interest area (e.g. space, gaming, history) | To theme diagnostic questions in a way that's engaging for the student |
| Self-reported maths confidence level | To set an appropriate starting difficulty |
| Diagnostic results (questions answered correctly/incorrectly) | To generate a results summary and improve our question generation over time |
We do not currently require an account, password, or any other identifying information beyond an email address. We do not collect a student's full name, school name, date of birth, or any other identifying detail through the sample diagnostic.
Information is submitted directly by the parent or guardian completing the sample diagnostic and waitlist form on our website. We use a third-party form processing service (Formspree) to receive and forward this information to us by email. We do not currently use cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party advertising technology on this site.
OrbitPrep uses Anthropic's Claude AI model to generate diagnostic questions personalised to the year level, interest, and stated confidence level provided. The information sent to generate these questions does not include any personally identifying information — only the year level, interest category, and maths confidence selection. No email address, name, or other identifying detail is sent to the AI model.
OrbitPrep's sample diagnostic is intended to be used by a parent or guardian together with their child, or by the child under a parent or guardian's supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from a child without the involvement of a parent or guardian. As our forthcoming full product will be used directly by students, including children under 18, we are designing OrbitPrep to comply with Australia's Children's Online Privacy Code in advance of it taking effect, including:
Information submitted through our website is processed via Formspree and stored in our email inbox. As we build the full OrbitPrep product, student data will be stored on servers located in Australia (AWS Sydney region) to ensure data residency within Australia. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party for any purpose, including advertising.
You may at any time:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Formspree | Receiving and forwarding waitlist and diagnostic submissions |
| Anthropic (Claude API) | Generating personalised diagnostic questions |
| Netlify | Website and function hosting |
Each of these providers has their own privacy practices governing the limited data passed through their systems. We have chosen providers with strong security and privacy track records, and will review these choices as OrbitPrep grows.
As OrbitPrep moves from early access to a full product, this policy will be updated to reflect new features, data practices, and regulatory requirements — including the Children's Online Privacy Code once it is finalised. We will note the date of the most recent update at the top of this page.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, contact us at hello@orbitprep.com.au.