Privacy Policy
Hardware Corporation Pty Ltd (‘Hardware Group’) is committed to ensuring your privacy through compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)(Privacy Act), EU General Data Protection Regulations and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This privacy policy details how Hardware Group collects, uses, stores and deals with personal information.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, USE AND DISCLOSE?
Hardware Group, in the course of conducting its business collects a range of personal information including, amongst other things, names, email addresses, mailing and residential addresses, business and home phone numbers.
Hardware Group only collects personal information that is reasonably necessary for one or more Hardware Groups functions or activities.
Hardware Group only collects sensitive information if it is reasonably necessary for Hardware Groups functions or activities or an exception applies under the Privacy Act and the individual to whom the information relates has given their express consent to the collection.
No automated decisions are made with the data collected.
HOW DOES HARDWARE GROUP COLLECT THE INFORMATION?
Collection of personal information by Hardware Group is only done by lawful and fair means.
Hardware Group collects personal information about an individual directly from that individual wherever it is reasonable and practicable to do so. This may be through contact forms, letters, emails, websites, receipts, telephone conversations, consultations, and attendance at events.
Hardware Group will always take reasonable steps to ensure individuals are aware of (amongst other things) the fact and circumstances of collection, the purpose of collection and information about Hardware Group’s privacy policy.
WHAT DOES HARDWARE GROUP USE PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR?
Hardware Group will only use or disclose personal information for the Primary Purpose including things such as managing our relationships, performing administrative functions, informing customers and others about our products and services by direct marketing methods, market research, building and maintaining business relationships, implementing our communication model and complying with legal requirements.
Personal information is not transferred internationally.
Where Hardware Group uses personal information other than for the Primary Purpose, Hardware Group does so in accordance with the Privacy Act and APP 6.
DIRECT MARKETING
Hardware Group engages in direct marketing of its products and services from time to time.
Hardware Group only uses personal information for direct marketing in circumstances where Hardware Group has collected the information directly from the individual and that individual reasonably expects to receive direct marketing material from Hardware Group (for example, where an individual has signed up to receive direct marketing material from Hardware Group,
Hardware Group offers all individuals the opportunity to unsubscribe from receiving direct marketing communications. It is not mandatory to have your personal information recorded by Hardware Group to get access to our ‘free’ content, however this helps us keep you up to date on latest initiatives and news.
ACCESS TO AND ACCURACY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Hardware Group takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information it collects, uses and/or discloses is accurate, complete, up to date and relevant.
You have the right to ensure that your personal information which is held by Hardware Group is accurate. To make a request to access and/or correct your personal information, please contact Hardware Groups Privacy Officer using the contact details provided below.
While Hardware Group will always endeavour to give access to personal information free of charge, Hardware Group reserves the right to charge individuals for access to personal information to cover costs associated with:
- searching for, locating, and retrieving personal information and deciding which information to provide to the individual.
- using an intermediary; and
- reproducing and sending the information.
SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Hardware Group takes all reasonable steps to ensure that information held by Hardware Group is safe and secure, and that it is protected from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification and disclosure. No data is sold or shared with other companies for marketing purposes.
Hardware Group stores and secures all personal information via a third party data storage providers, these include: Mailchimp, WP Engine, VULTR, Eventbrite, Ticketbooth & Ticketmaster. The data is held with these companies in US and Australia, all being PCI Compliant, which is the highest level of data security standard across the globe. Hardware Group will make all reasonable endeavours to ensure the storage provider is compliant with the APP’s.
DESTRUCTION AND DE-IDENTIFICATION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Hardware Group will take reasonable steps to de-identify or destroy personal information when it is no longer needed by Hardware Group except where the information forms part of a Commonwealth record or Hardware Group is required by law or a court/tribunal order, to retain the information.
ANONYMITY AND PSEUDONYMITY
Individuals have the option of dealing anonymously or by pseudonym with Hardware Group unless it is impracticable to do so or Hardware Group is required by law or a court or tribunal order to deal with identified individuals.
LENGTH OF DATA COLLECTION
Hardware Group stores data until the user opts out or specifically requests to be removed from our database. Once removed all records of the information is removed from our database. If you wish to opt out please get in contact with our Privacy Officer (details at the bottom of the page).
COOKIES
Hardware Group uses Cookies through third party providers including Facebook and Google. This is so we can improve our experience of our website visitors and provide relevant re-marketing campaigns on promotions that we may be running to visitors.
To opt out of remarketing we recommend clearing browser history and cookies regularly and researching the way to opt out of being tracked through Google and Facebook permanently through their relevant sections of their websites.
CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY
Hardware Group reserves the right to amend this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on the RBT website.
COMPLAINTS
If you believe there has been a breach of the APPs or an APP Code, please contact Hardware Group’s Privacy Officer using the details provided at the bottom of this page.
Hardware Group takes privacy complaints very seriously. If you make a complaint, Hardware Group will respond within 5 working days to let you know who is responsible for managing your complaint. Hardware Group will try to resolve your complaint within 10 working days. When this is not possible, Hardware Group will contact you within that time to let you know how long we will take to resolve your complaint.
Hardware Group will investigate your complaint and where necessary, consult with third parties about your complaint. Hardware Group will make a decision about your complaint and write to you to explain our decision.
Individuals can also complain directly to the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner. Details about how to file a complaint can be found at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.
CONTACT HARDWARE GROUP
All queries and complaints should be directed to the Hardware Group Privacy Officer.
Address: PO Box 476 Toorak VIC 3142
Email: [email protected]