Privacy Policy

Brimarco is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.

We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). These principles govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website at:
www.oaic.gov.au

What is Personal Information and Why Do We Collect It?

Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include:

  • Names
  • Addresses
  • Email addresses
  • Phone and mobile numbers

This Personal Information may be obtained in many ways including interviews, correspondence, telephone conversations, email communications, via our website www.brimarco.com.au, from your website, media and publications, publicly available sources, cookies and third parties.

We do not guarantee the privacy practices or website links of authorised third parties.

We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services, supplying information to customers and for marketing purposes. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by contacting us in writing.

Where appropriate and possible, we will explain why we are collecting Personal Information and how we intend to use it.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinions relating to:

  • Racial or ethnic origin
  • Political opinions
  • Membership of a political association
  • Religious or philosophical beliefs
  • Membership of a trade union or professional body
  • Criminal records
  • Health information

Sensitive information will only be used by us:

  • For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
  • For a secondary purpose directly related to the primary purpose
  • With your consent
  • Where required or authorised by law

Third Parties

Where reasonable and practicable, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may receive information from third parties.

In these situations, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are made aware of the information provided to us.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed in circumstances including:

  • Where you consent to the use or disclosure
  • Where disclosure is required or authorised by law

Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

When your Personal Information is no longer required for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify the information.

However, most Personal Information is or will be stored in customer files which may be retained by us for a minimum period of seven (7) years.

Access to Your Personal Information

You may request access to the Personal Information we hold about you and request corrections where necessary, subject to certain exceptions.

If you would like to access or update your Personal Information, please contact us in writing