Privacy Policy
Systemethix is committed to providing quality services and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations regarding the management of your Personal Information.
We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) as outlined in the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The Privacy Principles govern how we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.
You can access the Australian Principles on the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au.
What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples include names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and facsimile numbers.
We obtain this Personal Information in various ways, including interviews, correspondence, by telephone, text message, and facsimile, by email, via our website www.systemethix.com.au, from LinkedIn, from media and publications, from other publicly available sources, and from third parties. We do not guarantee the accuracy of website links or the privacy policies of authorised third parties.
We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, providing information to our clients and marketing. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.
When we collect Personal Information, we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information, as defined in the Privacy Act, includes data or opinion related to an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record, or health information.
Sensitive information will be used by us only:
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For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
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For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
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With your consent, or where required or authorised by law.
Third Parties
Where reasonable and practicable, we will collect your Personal Information directly from you. However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may be disclosed under the following circumstances including the following:
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Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
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Where required or authorised by law.
Security of Personal Information
Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify it. However, most Personal Information is or will be stored in client files, which we will retain for a minimum of 7 years.
Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information
It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete, and up to date. If you find that the information we hold is outdated or inaccurate, please notify us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.
Policy Updates
This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Systemethix Pty Ltd (Australia)
ABN: 51 621 423 452
903/50 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia