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Privacy Policy
PCM Advisory Pty Ltd (ACN 691 429 124) 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.
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We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The APPs 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 website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.
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What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
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Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect includes names, addresses, date of birth, email addresses, phone and facsimile numbers, tax file number, Australian business number and Australian Company Number.
This Personal Information is obtained in many ways including with us in person, correspondence, by telephone and facsimile, by email, via our website www.pcmadvisory.com.au, from your website, from media and publications and from other publicly available sources.
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We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you. 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.
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The personal information we collect about you depends on the nature of your dealings with us or what you choose to share with us.
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Sensitive Information
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Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as 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:
• For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
• For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
• With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.
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Third Parties
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Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only 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.
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Disclosure of Personal Information
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We will not use or disclose information collected for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was collected. Where information is needed for additional purposes, your consent will be requested.
We will not transfer your personal information outside Australia. If we are required to transact with, or send information on your behalf to and overseas organisation, we will see your consent with regard to the transfer.
Your Personal Information may also be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:
• Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
• Where required or authorised by law.
We do not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
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Security of Personal Information
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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 obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.
We use physical and electronic procedures to ensure the privacy of your information is safeguarded.
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Access to your Personal Information
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You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.
PCM Advisory Pty Ltd will not charge any fee for your access request.
In order to protect your Personal Information we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.
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Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information
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It is an 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 have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.
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Policy Updates
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This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
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Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries
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If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us by email at info@pcmadvisory.com.au