Privacy Policy
The Real Estate Lawyer is committed to protecting privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) ("Privacy Act"), as well as other relevant laws and regulations governing the use of personal information.
By providing personal information to us through our website, over the telephone, via third party referrals or by engaging our legal services in any manner you consent to the collection, use, and handling of your personal information in accordance with the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
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This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
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1. Collection of Personal Information
The Real Estate Lawyer collects personal information in the course of providing legal services and carrying out functions as a professional legal service provider. Personal information may be collected directly from individuals or, in certain cases, from third parties including government agencies, law enforcement bodies, public registries, and other entities as necessary for our legal services. The collection of sensitive information (e.g., health information) will be conducted with the individual’s consent, and in the case of an organisation, with the consent of the individual concerned.
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2. Use of Personal Information
Personal information collected by The Real Estate Lawyer is used primarily for the purpose of providing requested legal services, direct marketing, compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and other related activities. Sensitive information is collected only when necessary for our functions or activities, with appropriate consent.
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3. Disclosure of Personal Information
The Real Estate Lawyer may disclose personal information to third parties in the process of providing legal services. This includes service providers, contractors, legal and court officers, and government agencies, among others. Disclosure to overseas recipients will only occur when necessary or desirable for the provision of our services, and with prior consultation with the client.
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4. Direct Marketing
We may use personal information to inform individuals about developments in law, legal services, or seminars we offer through various channels, including electronic communications. Individuals have the right to opt-out of receiving direct marketing communications by contacting us via the provided contact details
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5. Use of Third-Party Services
In the course of providing legal services, The Real Estate Lawyer may direct clients to or facilitate the use of third-party services. It is important for clients to be aware that when they engage with third-party services, their personal information may be collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the privacy policies and practices of these third parties. We encourage our clients to review the privacy policies of any third-party service providers they interact with to understand how their personal information may be handled. The Real Estate Lawyer is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of such third-party services.
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6. Access and Correction
Individuals have the right to access and correct their personal information held by The Real Estate Lawyer. Our Privacy Policy, available on our website, provides detailed information on how individuals can request access or correction.
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7. Complaints
Complaints about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles can be directed to our Privacy Officer. Our policy provides information on how we will deal with such complaints.
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8. Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding our privacy practices or handling of personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
- Email: privacy@therealestatelawyer.com.au
- Post: Attention "Privacy Officer", PO Box 2691, Ascot QLD 4007
- Tel: (07) 3262 6227 (within Australia) or + 617 3262 6227 (outside Australia).
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This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We encourage individuals to regularly review our policy to stay informed about how we are protecting personal information.