Privacy Policy & Disclaimer

Why does The Practice collect personal information?

Personal information is collected directly from you so that we may better manage our communications and provide materials that are relevant to your needs.

What personally identifiable information does The Practice collect?

We only collect personally identifiable information that is specific and volunteered by visitors to our website. The Practice receives a limited amount of identifiable information such as name, title, company, telephone and email address from website visitors. This identifying information is typically used for the following:

• registering for specific site areas
• information requests
• downloading reference material
• submitting resumes
• ensuring communications are relevant to specific audiences
• maintaining the websites content an focus thereof
• Files Created when you log onto the The Practice Website

When you visit our site, our service provider may record your server address, domain name, the date and time of your visit to this site and the pages you viewed. In addition our website has a counter installed which also retains the above information. This information is used for statistical and website development purposes only. It is not retained in a form that would enable you to be identified.

Links to other websites via The Practice website

This privacy policy only applies to this site and The Practice is not responsible for the privacy practices for organisations whose websites can be accessed through The Practices' website.

How does The Practice use the Information

Where we have obtained your consent, we may from time to time send you communications, for example - to advise you of issues, analysis of current trends, upcoming events, conferences, or seminars which may be of interest to you or where you have subscribed to receive the aforementioned item. If you no longer wish to receive such publications, please email us at webmaster@thepractice.com.au

Who does The Practice disclose Personal Information to?

Information will not be disclosed to any third parties with the exception of contractors or suppliers who are engaged on our premises, specifically required to assist with the activity to which this information will relate. All contractors are bound by Confidentiality Agreements.

How long will The Practice retain the Information?

Information will be kept until it is out of date or no longer required, at which time it will be destroyed or de-identified, however the obligation is upon you to provide us with all the necessary information to keep any information we hold up to date and current.

Access to personal information held by The Practice

If you have concerns about the accuracy of information held by The Practice you can contact us at any time by emailing us at clientservices@thepractice.com.au or alternatively you can contact us on (03) 9347 2333.

Storage of personal information held by The Practice.

The information that you supply to The Practice will be kept in a secure location, where only staff of The Practice may have access to such. Safe measures have been applied to electronically stored documents to ensure that access is only available to those with the appropriate credentials to view such.

Changes to The Practice Privacy Policy

The Practice reserve the right to modify or amend this privacy policy at any time for any reason. This statement does create implied or otherwise a contract or agreement between The Practice and any visitor to the site, or provide identifying information in any form.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

These are the terms and conditions for use of this site and access to the information contained on this site.

The Practice does not warrant or represent that the information in this site is free from errors or omissions or is suitable for your intended use;

1. The Practice and its authorised representatives:
   
   (a)  do not give any warranty or make any representation as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness or security of the information contained in this site and to changes in circumstances after the date of publication that may impact on the accuracy of the information;
   
   (b)  may change and update the information from time to time;
   
   (c)  make no representation in relation to, and  are not responsible in any way, for any other site you access through this site; and
   
   (d)  own the copyright in the information in this site.

2. Any trade marks appearing in this site are the trade marks of their respective companies. Users must not use or reproduce any of the trademarks that appear in this site.

3. Users of this site must not:
   
   (a)  do anything to alter or modify the information in this site;
   
   (b)  use the material in this site for any purpose other than as a source of information for personal use unless authorised to the contrary;
   
   (c)  distribute, copy or otherwise reproduce in any way any of the material available from this site unless it is expressly authorised;
   
   (d)  post any material which is defamatory, in breach of copyright, in breach of the Trade Practices Act or otherwise in any way unlawful or inappropriate.

4. Users can print a hard copy of material on this site for their personal use only other than material where this is prohibited by a notice to that effect in this site.

5. The information contained in this site is general information only made available to residents of Australia and its territories and is not intended to be a recommendation, offer or invitation to take up securities or other investments. You should seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional on whether the information is appropriate for your particular needs, financial situation and investment objectives.

6. The Practice is not liable in any way to any person for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred as a result of the material contained in this site or from unauthorised access to, or any misuse of this site including, without limitation, any negligence by The Practice.

7. All references in this site to "$" or "dollars" are references to Australian currency unless otherwise stated.

8. Users of this site agree to indemnify The Practice from all liability, cost and expense, (including legal fees) arising directly or indirectly from the use or distribution by any person of material placed in the site by the user or from the alteration, modification of or addition to material on the site by the user.

9. No information, feedback, questions or comments placed on this site by any person other than The Practice will be confidential or authorised or otherwise endorsed. 

10. Links to other sites are provided for your convenience only.  Any such links do not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendations of any other company, product or service or any affiliation between The Practice and other organisations (unless otherwise expressly stated).  The Practice does not control and is not responsible for the content of any other site accessed via this site.

11. You consent to The Practice monitoring your use of this site.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.