Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters to us
At Paradigm Accounting, safeguarding your personal information is a priority. We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. We understand how important your personal data is to you and aim to handle it with the care and responsibility it deserves.

We are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and comply with all relevant privacy codes registered under the Act. Any breach of these requirements should be notified to the Privacy Commissioner.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, manage, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with our legal obligations.

Providing Information About Others

If you give us personal information about someone else, you should do so only with their consent. You should also make them aware of this Privacy Policy and how we will handle their information.

Purpose of Collecting Personal Information

We collect your personal data for various reasons, including:

To deliver services you request.
To offer and market additional services;
To stay in contact with you;
To keep you updated on new offerings and relevant developments;
To send you invitations to events or notify you of service promotions;
To manage recruitment or expressions of interest; and
For internal administration and business operations.

Types of Personal Information We Collect

The nature of information we collect depends on what you provide. Typically, it includes:

Contact details such as your name, address, phone number, and email;
Date of birth, marital status, and spouse's details;
Financial and employment details, income, credit history;
Tax file numbers and related financial data;

We may also collect preferences for our services or any other information directly relevant to the services we provide. We ensure data is collected lawfully and only to the extent necessary.

How we may use your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We use your information primarily to:

Provide the requested services;
Respond to inquiries;
Send you relevant updates about our firm.

Where you have provided consent or can reasonably expect it, we may use your data for related purposes, including marketing communications. You may opt out of these at any time via the links in our messages.

We may be required to disclose your personal information under certain legal obligations (e.g., tax, social security, anti-money laundering, corporate regulations).

We will not disclose your personal information unless the disclosure:

Is required, or allowed under law, or legally permitted
Has your consent (expressly or implied)

How long we will hold your personal information

We will hold your personal information for as long as is required to fulfil the purpose(s) for which it was collected or as required by law.

Use of our Website

Our website uses cookies to gather anonymous data about your visit, such as your browser type, location, IP address, and site activity. This helps us improve our site and services.

Third-party websites may be linked through our site. Please note that we are not responsible for how these sites handle your personal information. You should consult their privacy policies independently.

You may choose to provide us with personal information in some circumstances when you subscribe to our blogs, newsletters or any other marketing material.

Access and Accuracy

You may request access to the personal data we hold about you at any time. Contact us via the details provided below.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure your information is accurate, complete, and current. If you believe any data is incorrect or outdated, let us know and we will update it as required under the APPs and Privacy Act.

Protecting Your Information

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. Your privacy and the security of your information are taken very seriously.

Complaints

If you believe that we have breached our privacy obligations or infringed your rights under the APPs and the Privacy Act, you may make a written complaint to us. Our contact details are set out below.

We will review your complaint thoroughly, assess our conduct in light of the complaint and the requirements set out in the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and the Privacy Act, and determine whether any corrective action is necessary. You will receive a response from us within 30 days of receiving your complaint.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please refer to our website for the most current version.

Contact Us

Paradigm Accounting
PO Box 243
Basyswater WA 6933
Email: amit@paradigmgroups.com.au