Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for propertyinfocus.com.au Pty Ltd
www.propertyinfocus.com.au is a website of propertyinfocus.com.au Pty Ltd, which will be referred to as "we", "our" and "us" in this internet privacy policy.
Propertyinfocus.com.au Pty Ltd aims to provide its customers with the best possible products and service. To achieve this, we aim to make efficient use of the personal information we collect from our customers and members.
We also want our customers and members to have confidence that in handling personal information, we afford that information an appropriate level of privacy, consistent with the National Privacy Principles.
By using this web site, you agree to the internet privacy policy of www.propertyinfocus.com.au ("the web site"), which is set out below. The internet privacy policy relates to the collection and use of personal information which you may supply to us through your conduct on our web site.
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify or remove portions of this internet privacy policy at any time. This internet privacy policy should be reviewed periodically so that you are up to date with any changes. This internet privacy policy should also be read in conjunction with any other terms and conditions applicable to our web site.
What is personal information?
In this internet privacy policy, we refer to "personal information" as data that can identify you or from which your identity can be reasonably ascertained.
Collecting personal information
We will collect your personal information directly from you. This will occur when you knowingly and voluntarily submit your personal information. We may need to collect your personal information to perform the following activities:
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Providing you with requested products and services
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Receiving feedback and dealing with complaints
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Processing orders and administering accounts
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Providing customer and member support
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Marketing and promotional activities
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Product development and market research
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Meeting our regulatory and legal obligations
Use of personal information
Personal information submitted by visitors to our web site is used only for the purpose for which it is submitted or for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose, unless we disclose other uses in this internet privacy policy or at the time of collection. The personal information that you submit may be stored in our archives for record keeping and backup purposes.
You acknowledge that we may need to share your personal information with our website partners and service providers for the purpose of providing you with requested products and services. You also acknowledge that when we share your personal information with our website partners and service providers, your personal information will then be held subject to the privacy obligations of the third party which may not conform with the terms and conditions outlined in this internet privacy policy.
Periodically we may provide aggregated statistical information to independent third parties for the purpose of measuring and analysing usage of our website. In all instances such information will not include any direct personal information that may identify visitors to our website.
Disclosure of personal information
A user's personal information may be disclosed:
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Where you have consented
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Where disclosure is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was submitted.
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In special situations where we have reason to believe that doing so is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against anyone damaging, injuring or interfering (intentionally or unintentionally) with our rights or property, website users or anyone else who could be harmed by such activities
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If the law requires or authorises disclosure of personal information
Security of personal information
Propertyinfocus.com.au Pty Ltd strives to maintain the highest level of security to protect the information you submit to us from loss, misuse and alternation. We are constantly reviewing and upgrading these security measures to ensure the very best protection for your personal information.
However, as the internet exists across open, public networks that are neither secure nor private, we cannot guarantee total security and will not be held responsible for events arising from unauthorised access to your personal information
Propertyinfocus.com.au Pty Ltd employees and contractors are also obliged to abide by terms and conditions of our internet privacy policy, and whilst we take all possible measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised disclosure we will not be held responsible for any misuse of personal information by third parties.
Sensitive information such as credit card and related financial information that is transmitted to and from our servers is secured using encryption methods such as secure socket layers technology (SSL). You will know when transmitted data is safe by the appearance of a security notice when you enter a secure page.
Accessing, amending and deleting personal information
Propertyinfocus.com.au Pty Ltd is committed to ensuring that the information we hold about you is complete, accurate and up to date. If you would like to access, amend or delete your personal information, you can access your personal information from within your members account, otherwise, please contact us by sending an email to info@propertyinfocus.com.au.
The use of cookies
Our web site makes use of cookies, which are small amounts of data stored on your hard drive by your web browser. Cookies are an industry standard used by most web sites and may be essential in facilitating the ongoing use and access to our site. However, if you do not wish to have information collected by cookies, you can disable the use of cookies through your web browser. Please be aware that cookies may need to be enabled to provide you with some of our online services.
Links to third party websites
We may provide links to third party websites that are not under our control and may not protect your personal information in a manner consistent with this internet privacy policy. The provision of a link to a third party web site does not imply any endorsement by us and we recommend you examine the terms and conditions of using any third party website and its internet privacy policy. We will not be held responsible for the conduct of any companies linked to our web site.
Further privacy information
For further information regarding privacy issues in Australia and protecting your privacy, please visit the Australian Federal Privacy commissioner's website.
