1. Introduction
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in the course of providing business brokerage services.
2. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business activities, including but not limited to:
- Name, address, email address, and phone number
- Identification details (where required for compliance or verification)
- Financial information relevant to business transactions
- Business details provided by buyers or sellers
- Information submitted through enquiries, listings, or consultations
We may also collect non-personal information such as website usage data, cookies, and analytics information.
3. Use of Personal Information
We collect and use personal information to:
- Provide business brokerage and advisory services
- Facilitate the sale or purchase of businesses
- Communicate with clients and respond to enquiries
- Verify identity and conduct due diligence where required
- Improve our services and website functionality
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Prospective buyers, sellers, and their advisors (where relevant to transactions and with appropriate consent or authority)
- Professional service providers such as accountants, lawyers, and financial institutions
- Contractors or service providers assisting our business operations
- Regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies, if required by law
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
5. Confidentiality in Business Transactions
We understand that business sales and purchases involve sensitive and confidential information. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is handled discreetly and disclosed only where necessary for legitimate transaction purposes or with authorisation.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience, monitor website performance, and understand visitor behaviour. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may be affected.
8. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request correction if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date, subject to legal exceptions.
9. Overseas Disclosure
Some service providers or systems we use may store data outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled in accordance with Australian privacy standards.
10. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law, including record-keeping obligations relating to completed or prospective transactions.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at anand@purplegreen.com.au or +61 422 187 788.