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This privacy policy outlines Ferguson Cannon Pty Ltd’s procedure in relation to its collection, use, disclosure and handling of your personal information. Ferguson Cannon Pty Ltd acknowledges the National Privacy Principles and the Privacy Act 1988. Type of Information
Personal information, as broadly defined by the Federal Privacy Act, is any information that can potentially identify an individual. As such, this information includes - Name
- Address
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Telephone and Fax Number
- Tax File Number
- ACN
- ABN
- ARBN
- Bank Account Details
- Date of Birth
During the course of providing legal services, it can be assumed that we collect and hold the above information. With a large amount of personal information passing though our hands, we endeavour only to store what is necessary to provide the highest level of assistance and service.
Collection & Utility
We can collect information from you via any communication such as our website, telephone calls, written communication, meetings etc. Most of this information is collected for the primary purpose of providing you with legal services. Ferguson Cannon Pty Ltd regards the confidentiality of client information as of paramount importance and will never disclose the information you have provided us with to a third party unless: - We are required to do so by law.
- We disclose to advisors or experts necessarily involved in the claim or legal proceeding.
Other than this, as a general proposition, your personal information will not be forwarded to third parties without your express permission and purposeful necessity. All information collected will only be used for the disclosed purpose in which you provided it. Security
Ferguson Cannon Pty Ltd has developed a secure storage and retrieval system in which all personal information provided is sited. This system protects the information from misuse, loss or unauthorized access. If you would like to contact the company through the Email Contact Form or through email, please recognize that there will always be inherent risks with internet communication. Due to this we cannot guarantee the security of your information free from interception, alteration, or deletion. Furthermore, despite our substantial security implementations, our database is also connected to the internet and we can offer no absolute guarantee as to the security of your information. Access
As a client, upon request you can have full access to your information. A fee may be charged for any relevant costs (photocopying etc.). There are circumstances in which the Privacy Act entitles or requires us to withhold your personal information. In the event of such a situation the reason will be explained accordingly. Non-Disclosure
If you decide not to provide us with any or all of your requested personal information, we may not be able to provide legal services and representation to you. Data Quality
We endeavour to keep all your personal information up-to date, accurate and reliable. To help us in providing you with the best possible legal service and to assist in communication, could you please let us know if any of your details change. Also if you become aware that the information we hold is erroneous, please inform us as soon as possible. If there is a disagreement between your and our recognition of the accuracy and completeness of the information, you are able to request a correction of the mistake to the records, and we will take all reasonable steps to make sure this is followed through. Anonymity
You are able to visit and use the website anonymously. The only record of your visit will be the anonymous information provided from your server. This can include your domain or IP address, your desktop system, browser type and resolution. To disable the collection of this information, please manually turn off cookies on your internet browser. Questions or Complaints
If you have any questions or issues regarding this privacy policy, please contact Glenn Ferguson, our Managing Director. For further reference to the privacy laws, visit the website of the Federal Privacy Commissioner found at http://www.privacy.gov.au/. Amendments to the policy
Ferguson Cannon Pty Ltd reserves the right to amend, revise or modify this policy at any time, and in any manner, on a prospective basis. Due to this, please refer back to this page on a regular basis to observe any changes.
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