Privacy Policy For Hinterland Acreage and Rural Contracting

Introduction to the Privacy Policy

Hinterland Acreage and Rural Contractors (HARC) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, customers, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose personal and non-personal information.

Collection of Personal Information

HARC collects personal information from our clients, customers, and website visitors through various means, including:

Online forms and submissions
Phone and email communications
In-person interactions
Publicly available sources (e.g., social media, directories)

We collect the following types of personal information:

Name
Contact information (e.g., email, phone number, address)
Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location)
Financial information (e.g., payment details, credit card numbers)
Sensitive information (e.g., medical records, criminal records)

Use of Personal Information

HARC uses personal information for the following purposes:

To provide our services and products to our clients and customers
To communicate with our clients and customers through various channels (e.g., email, phone, mail)
To improve our services and products through market research and analysis
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
To protect our rights and property
To prevent fraud and other illegal activities

Sharing of Personal Information

HARC may share personal information with:

Our employees, contractors, and agents who need access to the information to perform their job duties
Third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services and products
Government agencies and regulatory bodies as required by law
Other third-party companies for marketing and promotional purposes
Law enforcement agencies and other authorities as required by law

Security and Storage

HARC takes reasonable precautions to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information. We store personal information in a secure and controlled environment, and we use encryption and other security measures to protect against unauthorised access.

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. You can request access to your personal information by contacting us at [insert contact information]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

HARC uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about our website visitors. This information is used to improve our website and services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

HARC reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes to this policy through our website and other communication channels.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 01/05/2024.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [insert contact information].

Compliance

HARC complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

Data Breach

In the event of a data breach, HARC will notify the affected individuals and the relevant authorities within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

By accessing or using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy.