Bluecrest Legal Pty Ltd values and respects the privacy of the people we deal with. Bluecrest Legal Pty Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and other applicable privacy laws and regulations. In this Privacy Policy, "we," "our," and "us" refer to Bluecrest Legal Pty Ltd. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
This Policy details the types of personal information we collect, how we gather and use this information, to whom we may disclose it, how you can access and modify your personal information, and how to lodge a privacy complaint. By providing us with your personal information, you consent to its collection, storage, disclosure, and use as described in this Policy. Your continued use of our website or interactions with us signifies your agreement to our current Privacy Policy available on our website.
Information Collected
Personal information refers to any data or opinion about you where your identity is either apparent or can be reasonably determined, regardless of whether the information is recorded. We only collect personal information necessary for conducting our business, providing services, and meeting legal requirements. When feasible and reasonable, we will collect your personal information directly from you. The nature of your dealings with us will determine the type of personal information we collect, which may include your name, title, occupation, employer, date of birth, contact details (email, phone, fax, physical/postal address), career and personal history, legal needs, intellectual property rights, business or personal affairs, financial records, credit card details, license information, and other relevant details.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information includes details about race, sexual orientation, political opinions, union membership, criminal records, or health information. We aim to obtain your consent before collecting sensitive information. However, in certain situations allowed under the Privacy Act or as mandated by law or court order, we may collect sensitive information without your consent. If we receive unsolicited personal information, we will determine if it is information we would normally be permitted to collect. If not, we will destroy it as soon as practicable, provided it is reasonable and lawful to do so.
How We Collect Your Personal Information
We may gather personal information through various means, including in-person interactions, telephone, email, or our website. While representing you, it may be necessary to collect your information from third parties you have dealt with. We will seek your consent to collect such information unless it is unreasonable or impractical to do so. If consent is unclear, we will take steps to inform you of the reason and purpose of the collection.
Cookies
Cookies are small files used by websites to identify returning users and store details about their usage. Cookies are not harmful programs. We may use cookies to collect information about your location or activity on our website, such as your IP address and interactions with third-party sites. This data is not linked to your personal information and cannot be used to identify you. You can configure your computer to disable or reject cookies.
Recruitment and Job Applications
We collect personal information provided by you for recruitment purposes, including resumes, educational and employment details, racial background, health status, references, and information from interviews or application assessments. By submitting your application, you consent to our use of your personal information for evaluation purposes. If necessary, we may disclose your information to third parties for screening checks or application verification.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, whether in electronic form or as physical documents. However, we are not liable for unauthorised access to this information. We may store your data on servers provided by third-party hosting vendors with whom we have contracts.
Confidentiality
We are bound by professional obligations of confidentiality and legal professional privileges. We will always handle the information we receive according to these principles.
Use and Access of Your Personal Information
We will use your personal information for the primary purpose of collection and related purposes, such as providing services, issuing bills, and responding to inquiries. You have the right to access your personal information held by us. To request access, email us at info@bluecrestlegal.com.au or post to GPO Box 8014, Norwest New South Wales 2153, Australia. We will respond within a reasonable period. We may charge a reasonable fee for retrieving and providing a copy of your information. We may refuse access where permitted or required by law.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with third parties, such as solicitors, barristers, law firms, patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, expert consultants, credit providers, and other service providers to deliver our services. We may disclose information to entities overseas, as our services have a global reach, making it impractical to list all overseas recipients.
Third-Party Sites
Our website contains links to other websites that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for these websites or the consequences of your accessing them. We recommend reviewing the privacy statements of the sites you visit.
Procedure for Complaints
If you have a complaint about our privacy practices, send the details to info@bluecrestlegal.com.au or by post to GPO Box 8014, Norwest New South Wales 2153, Australia. We aim to respond within 30 days. If unsatisfied with our response, you may seek a review by contacting the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to comply with legislative updates. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact
Please read and familiarise yourself with this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to amend this Policy to comply with legislative changes or to reflect changes in our information collection or storage practices.
For more information, contact us at +61 2 9233 1411 or info@outcomelegal.com.au.
