Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

QPM Energy Pty Ltd recognises privacy is important and is committed to protecting personal information collected in accordance with Australian Privacy Laws (The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles and certain applicable privacy codes). For this reason, QPME has adopted a Privacy Policy setting out how personal information is collected, used, disclosed and otherwise managed. 

The Privacy Policy applies to all activities conducted by QPME through its business. Personal Information is obtained in many ways including email, interviews, correspondence, by telephone, facsimile, our website and from third parties. 

Personal Information is collected for the primary purpose of provision of services. We may also use Personal Information for secondary purposes, closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where it is reasonably expected for such use or disclosure.

SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.

Sensitive information will be used by us only:

  • For the primary purpose for which it was obtained

  • For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose

  • With consent or where required or authorised by law.

THIRD PARTIES

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will only collect Personal Information from you, however, in some circumstances, we may be provided with information by third parties. In such cases we take reasonable care to ensure you are aware of the information provided to us by the third party. 

SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.  When Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information, however, most Personal Information is or will be stored in files for 7 years minimum.

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including by third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure and where required or authorised by law.

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Subject to certain exceptions, Personal Information held by QPM Energy can be accessed for the purposes of updating and/or correcting.