This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process and disclose information submitted by you through or in connection with the Website, and applies to all Users of the Website.
1.1 Diverse Website Design and/or its associates, related parties, successors and assigns (collectively referred to as “Provider”, “us”, “we” or “our”), being owner and operator of the Website, has created this Privacy Policy in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. The following discloses our information-gathering and dissemination practices for the Website.
1.2 This Privacy Policy is supplementary to the General Terms and Conditions (“T&C“) of the Website, and is incorporated into the general T&C by this reference. Unless otherwise defined herein, all capitalised terms are defined in the T&C.
1.3 By accessing and using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
1.4 The Website may contain links to websites of third parties. By clicking on such links, you may be transferred to the website of the third party. We are not responsible in any way for the privacy practices of such third parties and you are advised to review their privacy statements to ensure that you understand and agree to them.
2.1 Your privacy and security are of utmost importance to us. We will always follow the National Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), as amended or updated from time to time, and will always ask you how you prefer us to communicate with you.
2.2 To become a Registered User of the Website or a Client of the Provider, you may be required to provide certain information, including information which may personally identify you (“Personal Information”), within the applicable registration, submission or contact forms as part of your Registration Data or Client Data. Personal Information includes your name, address, phone number(s), email address, and any other information that may identify you.
2.3 You may also be required to provide Personal Information when you communicate with us in any way through or in connection with the Website, including when you:
(a) request further information about our services;
(b) request advice or assistance in relation to Website Content;
(c) report a problem or contact us by email, phone, fax, letter, or any other means.
2.4 Except in the circumstances outlined above, we do not collect Personal Information from Visitors who simply access the Website.
3.1 Any Personal Information provided to us, together with any other information, materials or content you supply (“Data”), is used primarily for administrative purposes and for the purposes for which it was provided.
3.2 We may also use the Data for:
(a) understanding your needs and requirements;
(b) providing personalised content and matching relevant services;
(c) improving our marketing and customer service efforts;
(d) advertising, statistical or marketing-related purposes;
(e) profiling your preferences, including how you use the Website.
3.3 Unless you notify us in accordance with Clause 5.3, we may also use your Data to communicate with you (“Communications”) by:
(a) notifying you about updates, changes or promotions;
(b) inviting you to participate in surveys;
(c) requesting your views on the Website or our support;
(d) responding to your enquiries.
4.1 We will never sell your Data to any third parties for commercial gain.
4.2 We may disclose your Data:
(a) to our consultants, advisors, service providers and agents (“Third Parties”):
(i) to assist with the purposes described in Clauses 3.1 and 3.2;
(ii) to assist us in sending Communications (unless you opt out under Clause 5.3).
(b) to our business partners (“Business Partner Communications”):
(i) to notify you about their promotions or services;
(ii) to invite you to participate in their surveys;
(iii) for advertising or statistical purposes;
(iv) to respond to your requests, unless you opt out under Clause 5.3.
4.3 We may also disclose your Data:
(a) to comply with legal processes;
(b) to enforce the T&C, this Privacy Policy, or other agreements;
(c) to protect the rights, property or safety of Users or the public;
(d) to credit reference agencies for:
(i) credit decisions;
(ii) fraud or money-laundering prevention;
(iii) debtor tracing.
4.4 Your Data will be disclosed where required or permitted by law. If you post offensive or disruptive content on the Website, we may use Data available to us to prevent such behaviour and may notify relevant third parties such as employers or law enforcement.
4.5 Clients who purchase a domain through us should be aware that domain registration details must legally be disclosed publicly via a WHOIS search. This may expose you to unsolicited messages.
5.1 By submitting Data to us, you acknowledge, consent and agree to:
(a) our use or disclosure of your Data to Third Parties for the purposes described in Clauses 3.1–3.2;
(b) our use of your Data for Communications, unless you opt out;
(c) our business partners using your Data for Business Partner Communications, unless you opt out.
5.2 We follow strict security procedures to protect your Data. Only senior management of the Provider has access. However, you acknowledge and agree that:
(a) internet transmission is not completely secure and any submission of Data is at your own risk;
(b) your Data may be processed or transferred outside Australia. We will always ensure appropriate protections or compliance with recognised safeguards (e.g., US Safe Harbor or equivalent where applicable).
5.3 You may opt out of receiving Communications or Business Partner Communications by emailing [email protected]