Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gipps Island Pty Ltd (ABN: 96 695 769 245 | ACN: 695 769 245), referred to as "we", "us", or "our", is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This policy applies to all personal information collected by Gipps Island Pty Ltd through our website at gippsisland.site, via email, telephone, or any other means of communication.

2. What Are the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)?

The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) are the cornerstone of the privacy protection framework under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). They govern standards, rights, and obligations around the collection, use, disclosure, storage, and access of personal information. Gipps Island Pty Ltd is bound by the APPs and is committed to full compliance.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including but not limited to:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Business details such as company name, ABN, or ACN
• Financial information necessary for transactions
• Website usage data including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and access times
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us via our website, email, or other communication channels
• Sensitive information (only with your express consent and where required to provide our services)

4. How We Collect Information

Gipps Island Pty Ltd collects personal information through:

• Direct interactions: when you contact us, submit a form on our website, or enter into a business arrangement
• Automated technologies: cookies, server logs, and other tracking technologies when you interact with our website at gippsisland.site
• Third parties: from publicly available sources or business partners where lawful and appropriate
• Referrals: where a third party refers you to us with your knowledge

Where it is reasonable and practicable, we will collect personal information directly from you. If we receive unsolicited personal information, we will determine whether we could have lawfully collected it, and if not, we will destroy or de-identify the information as soon as practicable, in accordance with APP 4.

5. Purpose of Collection

Gipps Island Pty Ltd (ABN: 96 695 769 245) collects personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our products and services
• To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
• To process transactions and manage our business relationship with you
• To comply with Australian laws, regulations, and legal obligations
• To protect the rights, safety, and property of Gipps Island Pty Ltd, our users, and the public
• For internal analytics, research, and business development
• To send you marketing communications (with your consent, where required by law)

6. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Our employees, contractors, and service providers who assist us in operating our business
• Professional advisors including lawyers, accountants, and auditors
• Government authorities or regulatory bodies as required by Australian law
• Third parties with your consent or as otherwise permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
• Courts, tribunals, or regulatory authorities where Gipps Island Pty Ltd is required to do so by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Cross-Border Disclosure

Gipps Island Pty Ltd may disclose personal information to overseas recipients in limited circumstances. Before doing so, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the APPs, in accordance with APP 8. We will inform you if your personal information is likely to be disclosed to overseas recipients and identify the countries involved where practicable.

8. Data Security

Gipps Island Pty Ltd (ACN: 695 769 245) takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Use of encryption and secure communication channels where appropriate
• Regular review and updating of our security practices

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. When personal information is no longer needed for any purpose for which it may be used or disclosed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify the information, in accordance with APP 11.

9. Access and Correction

Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APP 12 and APP 13), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information Gipps Island Pty Ltd holds about you
• Request corrections if the information is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading

We will respond to your request within 30 days. In some circumstances, we may refuse access or correction as permitted by the APPs, and we will provide you with written reasons for any refusal. To make a request, please contact us at owner@gippsisland.site.

10. Direct Marketing

Gipps Island Pty Ltd may use your personal information for direct marketing purposes where you have consented or where we have a reasonable expectation that you would expect to receive such communications. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by contacting us at owner@gippsisland.site or using the unsubscribe mechanism in our communications.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our website at gippsisland.site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Gipps Island Pty Ltd is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourages you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Notifiable Data Breaches

Gipps Island Pty Ltd complies with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme under Part IIIC of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will promptly notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as required by law.

14. Changes to This Policy

Gipps Island Pty Ltd reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Complaints

If you believe Gipps Island Pty Ltd has breached the Australian Privacy Principles or wish to make a complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us at owner@gippsisland.site. We will investigate and respond to your complaint within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

• Website: www.oaic.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 363 992
• Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001

16. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Gipps Island Pty Ltd
ABN: 96 695 769 245 | ACN: 695 769 245
VIC 3978, Australia
Email: owner@gippsisland.site
Website: gippsisland.site