Privacy Policy
ABN: 12 003 685 412
The following statement explains BeanCounters 2U policy relating to the collection, storage and use of personal information. The purpose of this policy is to assure anyone who does business with BeanCounters 2U that we will comply with both the letter and spirit of the Privacy Act 1988 and National Privacy Principles (Privacy Amendment (Private Sector)) Act 2000 amendments.
Compliance with Privacy Legislation
BeanCounters 2U takes seriously its obligation to safeguard personal information regarding its customers. This policy formalises and strengthens this commitment to BeanCounters 2U's customers. BeanCounters 2U complies with the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 and National Privacy Principles (Privacy Amendment (Private Sector)) Act 2000 amendments.
Collection of Personal Information
Personal information is generally defined as information or an opinion that can identify a person. The type of personal information that BeanCounters 2U collects from its customers will depend upon what dealings customers may have with BeanCounters 2U.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
BeanCounters 2U will handle personal information during day to day operations. In general, BeanCounters 2U's policy is only to use or disclose personal information for the purpose which was either specified or reasonably apparent at the time when the information was collected. BeanCounters 2U may also use or disclose the information collected for any other related purpose for which a customer would reasonably expect it to be used.
If BeanCounters 2U wish to use or disclose the personal information in other circumstances it would obtain the customer's consent to do so.
Sharing information with other organisations
BeanCounters 2U does not sell personal information to companies outside BeanCounters 2U. The only circumstances in which external organisations may be given access to BeanCounters 2U's customer personal information are when BeanCounters 2U 's contractors and service providers are assisting BeanCounters 2U in the operation of its business or to provide a customer service (for example, a company which helps maintain BeanCounters 2U 's computer systems or sends out BeanCounters 2U's mail). BeanCounters 2U requires these organisations to agree to BeanCounters 2U's Privacy Policy and to strict conditions governing how this information may be used.
Marketing
BeanCounters 2U may send advertising mail to its customers where the advertising mail is related to the purpose for which the information was collected.
If the customer no longer wishes to receive promotional information from BeanCounters 2U, the customer should advise the BeanCounters 2U Privacy Officer. Normally BeanCounters 2U's records would be amended within 14 days.
Cookies
A cookie is a small data file that may be placed on the computer of a web user (usually in the browser software folder) the first time a computer visits a web site which operates cookies. Cookies are necessary to facilitate on-line transactions and ensure security. If customers do not wish to receive any cookies they should set their browser to refuse cookies.
Security of personal information
BeanCounters 2U will take reasonable steps to protect personal information that it collects and ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date. Customer information is held on secure servers or in storage located in controlled environments. BeanCounters 2U employees are required to maintain the confidentiality of any personal information held.
Access to Personal Information
Customers are welcome to request personal information BeanCounters 2U hold about them. To obtain a copy of the personal information that BeanCounters 2U holds, please contact the BeanCounters 2U Privacy Officer. BeanCounters 2U may require personal identification.
Changing Information
If the customer wishes to change personal information that is inaccurate or out-of-date, they may write to the BeanCounters 2U Privacy Officer.
Changes in the Future
BeanCounters 2U reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. BeanCounters 2U will notify any changes by posting an updated version of the policy on the BeanCounters 2U website at http://www.beancounters2u.com.au
Additional Information on Privacy
For further information about privacy issues and the protection of privacy, visit the Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner's website at http://www.privacy.org.au
Address:
'BeanCounters 2U Privacy Officer'
PO Box 707
MAROUBRA NSW 2035
AUSTRALIA