In this policy, “us”, “we” or “our” refers to Numis Tax Accountants and its related bodies corporate. We are bound by the National Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (subject to any exemptions applicable to us under that Act).

This policy may be reviewed and updated from time to time to reflect new laws, technological advancements, and changes in our operations. All personal information held by us will be governed by the most recent version of this policy.

This policy was last updated on 8 February 2024.

Privacy
We prioritize protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information as it is a fundamental aspect of how we conduct business. We are committed to maintaining the trust you place in Numis Tax Accountants by handling and safeguarding your information responsibly.

We follow industry best practices and have robust systems in place to protect your private data.

What is “Personal Information”?
Personal information refers to any data that could identify you. We advise that you limit the amount of personal information shared publicly, especially via our online forums or services. While we do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot control how third parties may collect or use your non-confidential information. You agree that we may use and disclose your non-confidential information for any purpose in any form.

How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
Whenever possible, we will collect personal information directly from you. This may include your name, address, contact details, and information specific to your accounting or service needs. In some instances, we may need to gather your personal information from third parties such as the Australian Taxation Office, your employer, ASIC, family members, or other relevant sources.

When sharing personal information about others, you must inform them about the following:

That their information may be provided to us;
The types of third parties we may disclose their information to;
The purpose of such disclosures;
How they can access their information.
We rely on you to obtain consent for these matters. If you cannot do so, you must inform us before providing their information.

We also collect sensitive information in some instances, such as accounting, taxation, business, financial, or employment-related details. This information helps us deliver our professional services.

If we cannot collect your personal information, we may not be able to offer our services.

How We Use Your Personal Information
In addition to the primary purposes listed above, we may use your personal information for the following:

To provide you with products and services.
To share your information with third parties when necessary, such as vendors, the Australian Taxation Office, ASIC, or other entities involved in providing the services you require.
To work with our related companies in delivering products and services.
We may share your personal information with the following entities on a confidential basis:

Our related body corporates.
Our distributors, agents, and contractors.
Government agencies.
Legal advisors, actuaries, accountants, and other contracted service providers.
Your employer, and other entities as required by law.
Direct Marketing and Your Privacy
We may, from time to time, contact you to offer information on products or services that might be of interest to you. If you no longer wish to receive such communications, please contact us at elina@numistaxaccountants.com.au or call us at (02) 9023 9977.

Accessing and Updating Your Information
We aim to ensure that your personal information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete. To access, correct, or update your personal details, please contact us during our business hours (9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday).

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can lodge a complaint by contacting us at alex@numis.com or by phone at (02) 00000000 . We will address your concerns through our internal Privacy Complaint Procedure.

Website Privacy Statement
When using our websites, you may provide us with personal information. We make every effort to protect this data and use it solely for the purpose of providing our services, as described in this policy.

Data Transmitted Over the Internet
While we implement secure internet facilities, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be fully secure. We take reasonable steps to safeguard the information we receive, but we cannot guarantee its security once it has been transmitted.

Advertising and Tracking
We may collect information about your visit to our website, including the time and date of access, geographical information, and how you found our site (e.g., through a search engine). This helps us improve our products and services. This information is collected through cookies—small files placed on your computer by your browser. For more details on how to disable cookies, consult the privacy settings of your browser.

We may also use third-party services for web hosting and gathering non-personal information for online marketing purposes.

Email
We retain the content of any email you send to us if we believe we have a legal obligation to do so. We may monitor email content for security purposes, including suspected email abuse.

SPAM
We do not send unsolicited advertising materials. If you provided us with your email address, we may send you promotional materials related to our products and services. If you no longer wish to receive such emails, please contact us at elina@numistaxaccountants.com.au to opt out. We will remove your email address from our records within 5 business days of receiving your request.

Site Linking Policy
Our website may contain links to external sites that provide information relevant to our services. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of these external sites and advise you to exercise caution when relying on information from them.

Privacy Policy was last modified: February 8th, 2024, by Numis Tax Accountants