PRIVACY POLICY
Artek Signs Pty Ltd trading as Artek Signs is committed to delivering high-quality services, and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations regarding the management of your Personal Information.
We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) established in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The APPs regulate how we collect, use, disclose, store, secure, and dispose of your Personal Information. A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles can be accessed via The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s website at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.
What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
Personal Information refers to data or opinions that identify an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and facsimile numbers.
We obtain this Personal Information through various methods such as interviews, correspondence, telephone, email, our website www.arteksigns.com.au, your website, media, publications, publicly available sources, and third parties. We do not guarantee the accuracy or policies of links to third-party websites.
We collect Personal Information primarily to provide our services, communicate information to our clients, and for marketing purposes. Additionally, we may use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where such use or disclosure is reasonably expected.
When collecting Personal Information, we will, where appropriate and feasible, explain the purpose of the collection and how we intend to use it.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive Information, as defined in the Privacy Act, includes details about an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or professional body, criminal record, or health information.
We will use Sensitive Information only:
For the primary purpose for which it was collected
For a secondary purpose directly related to the primary purpose
With your consent; or as required or authorized by law
Third Parties
When reasonable and practicable, we will collect your Personal Information directly from you. However, there may be instances where we receive information from third parties. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are informed about the third-party information provided to us.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may be disclosed in various situations, including:
To third parties with your consent
As required or authorized by law
To comply with legal obligations
To protect and defend the rights or property of Artek Signs Pty Ltd
To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
To protect the personal safety of Service users or the public
To protect against legal liability
Security of Personal Information
While we prioritize the security of your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
We store your Personal Information in a manner that protects it from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.
Service Providers
We may engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related tasks, or assist in analysing how our Service is used.
These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated to keep it confidential and not use it for any other purpose.
Links to Other Sites
Our service may contain links to other sites not operated by us. Clicking on a third-party link will direct you to that third party’s site. We strongly recommend reviewing the Privacy Policy of each site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Access to Your Personal Information
You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and update or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. To request access to your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.
Artek Signs will not charge a fee for your access request but may impose an administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information. To protect your Personal Information, we may require identification before releasing the requested information.
Maintaining the Quality of Your Personal Information
We strive to keep your Personal Information accurate, complete, and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is outdated or inaccurate, please notify us promptly so we can update our records and continue providing quality services.
Policy Updates
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website. We advise reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries
For any queries or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Artek Signs
PO Box 1227
Osborne Park BC 6916
Perth, Western Australia
(08) 9244 9999