Privacy Policy

Checkspec PTY Ltd - Privacy Policy

Checkspec Pty Ltd (ABN 14 688 767 642) (we, us or our), understands that protecting your personal information is important. This Privacy Policy sets out our commitment to protecting the privacy of personal information provided to us, or collected by us, when interacting with you. This Privacy Policy takes into account the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, as well as the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Information Privacy Principles.

The information we collect

Personal information: is information or an opinion, whether true or not and whether recorded in a material form or not, about an individual who is identified or reasonably identifiable.

The types of personal information we may collect about you include:

  • basic identifying and contact information, such as your name, email or phone number;
  • details about payments to you from us and from you to us and other details of products and services you have purchased from us or we have purchased from you;
  • information you provide to us when you participate in any interactive features, including surveys, feedback forms, contests, promotions, activities or events;
  • your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences
  • if we need to verify your identity (for example, because we have a legal obligation to do so), your government-issued identification and proof of address documents;
  • if you access any software or websites we make available to you, details about your use of such platforms, which may include username and password details, your internet protocol (IP) address, your search queries or browsing behaviour (including through the use of cookies, tracking pixels, and other analytics tools); or
  • where you are a worker of ours or applying for a role with us, your professional history such as your previous positions and professional experience, or whether you hold required authorisations or licences (if applicable).
Sensitive information is a sub-set of personal information… We do not actively request sensitive information… we will only use it as required or authorised by law.

How we collect personal information

We collect personal information in a variety of ways, including:

  • when you provide it directly to us…
  • when you complete a form…
  • when you use any software or website we operate…
  • from publicly available sources.

Why we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information

We collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information for the following purposes:

  • to work with you as a customer or supplier of our business;
  • to contact and communicate with you…
  • for internal record keeping…
  • for analytics, market research and business development…
  • for advertising and marketing…
  • to run promotions, competitions and/or offer additional benefits…
  • if you have applied for employment…
  • to comply with our legal obligations…

Our disclosures of personal information to third parties

We will only disclose your personal information to third parties where it is necessary…

  • employees, contractors and/or related entities;
  • IT service providers…
  • marketing or advertising providers;
  • professional advisors…
  • payment systems operators or processors;
  • agents or business partners;
  • if we merge, acquire or sell assets…
  • courts, tribunals and regulatory authorities where required;
  • third-party analytics and cookie services; and
  • any other third parties as permitted by law.  

Overseas disclosure

Australian Residents: We store your personal information in Australia…

New Zealand Residents: Before disclosing any personal information to an overseas recipient…

  • you have authorised the disclosure…
  • recipient subject to Privacy Act 2020;
  • recipient provides comparable safeguards;
  • recipient in prescribed binding scheme/country; or
  • protected via contractual safeguards.

Your rights and controlling your personal information

Your choice: …may affect our ability to work with you.
Information from third parties: …you represent and warrant consent.
Restrict and unsubscribe: …opt-out any time.
Access: You may request access… some limits apply.
Correction: Request updates where inaccurate… limits may apply.
Complaints: We will investigate and respond promptly…

Storage and security

We are committed to ensuring that the personal information we collect is secure… internet transmission at your own risk.

User-Generated Content

Content you submit publicly may be used by others outside our control…

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, tracking pixels… for analytics and retargeting…
Google Analytics: We and third-party vendors… You can opt-out via browser tools/plugins.
Facebook/Meta Analytics: We may use Meta Pixel, etc… you may control via Meta privacy settings.

Links to other websites

We are not responsible for privacy practices of external websites…

Use of location services data

We collect location data for… security, fraud detection, reporting… Disabling may affect service.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Overview: We may use AI technologies…
How we use AI:

  • analysis and processing;
  • generate/modify content;
  • optimise services;
  • automate tasks;
  • personalisation;
  • quality assurance;
  • customer support.

Data Protection and Security: We ensure providers protect personal information.
Your Rights and our Commitments: We maintain transparency, oversight and error checking.

Automated Decision-Making

We use automated systems for marketing guidance… not for legally-significant decisions.

Amendments

We may vary this Privacy Policy… please check regularly.

For any questions or notices, please contact:

Checkspec Pty Ltd (ABN 14 688 767 642)
Email: info@checkspec.com.au