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Privacy policy

Website Data Usage

SM Building owns and operates smbuilding.com.au (the “Site”). Samuel Mathew is the data controller and can be contacted via sam@smbuilding.com.au

 
Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of the Site of the following:

  1. the personal data collected;
  2. use of collected data;
  3. who has access to the data collected;
  4. the rights of the Site users; and
  5. the Site’s cookie policy.
 
Consent
  1. By using the Site, users agree that they consent to:
    the conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
  2. the collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.
 
Personal Data Collected

Without further notification, SM Building will not collect additional data beyond the below data.

Data collected automatically

SM Building may automatically collect and store the following information when visiting the Site:

  1. IP address;
  2. location;
  3. hardware and software details;
  4. clicked links; and
  5. content viewed.
Data collected non-automatically

Data may also be collected when the users perform certain functions on the Site:

  1. first and last names;
  2. email address; and
  3. phone number.

The data may be collected via the following forms on the Site:

  1. contact form;
  2. project enquiry form; and
  3. newsletter sign-up form.
 
How Personal Data Is Used

Data collected on the Site will only be used for the purpose specified in this Privacy Policy.

The data automatically collected is used for:

  1. gathering site statistics to improve the content and functionality of the Site.

The data collected when the user completes a form may be used for:

  1. communicating with the user.
 
Sharing Personal Data

Data may be disclosed to any member of SM Building who reasonably needs access to the user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Except in the following circumstances, SM Building will not sell or share collected data with third parties:

1. if the law requires it;
2. if it is required for any legal proceedings; and
3. to prove or protect SM Building’s legal rights.

Please note SM Building is not responsible for and has no control over the privacy policies and practices of other sites you access via hyperlinks on the SM Building Site.

 
How Long Personal Data Is Stored

User data will be stored until the purpose for which the data was collected has been achieved or the user requests deletion.

 
How Personal Data Is Protected

To protect your security, data is only accessible to SM Building employees, who are bound by confidentiality agreements. A breach of this agreement would result in the employee’s termination.

While all reasonable precautions are taken to ensure user data is secure and protected, the risk of harm remains. The security of user data beyond what is reasonable and practical is not guaranteed.

 
Cookie Policy

SM Building uses the following types of cookies on the Site:

  1. analytical cookies – used to improve the content and functionality of the Site.
 
Policy Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended to comply with the law and reflect any changes in the company’s data collection process. When this Privacy Policy is amended, the version number will be updated along with an updated effective date noted on this Privacy Policy. If necessary, users may be notified by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact SM Building at sam@smbuilding.com.au

 

Effective date: 27 March 2024

Version number: 1.0