Gordon Q.C Du & Associates is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, hold, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

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1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

​We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for us to provide our professional accounting and taxation services. This includes:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and residential or business address.

• Identification: Date of birth, Tax File Number (TFN), Australian Business Number (ABN), or driver’s licence details required for ATO compliance.

• Financial and Business Information: Taxation records, Payroll information, Superannuation details, Business and financial documents relevant to the services we provide.

• Device Information: We automatically collect certain information about your device when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, and information collected through Cookies, Log files, and Web beacons.

Some information we collect, including TFNs, payroll records, financial information, and identification documents, may be considered sensitive information under Australian law. We only collect and use such information where reasonably necessary to provide our professional services or where required by law.

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2. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION​

We collect information through various channels:

• Directly from you: When you fill out contact forms on our website, engage in phone consultations, or provide documents via email.

• Automated Technologies: Via Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality, user experience, and marketing performance. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function properly.

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3. WHY WE COLLECT AND USE YOUR INFORMATION

​We collect and use your information for purposes including:

• Providing accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, and payroll services

• Preparing and lodging tax documents

• Communicating with you regarding enquiries or professional engagements

• Managing client relationships and administrative matters

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations under Australian law

• Improving our website functionality and service delivery

• Providing relevant updates, service information, and marketing communications that may be relevant to your business or taxation needs

Please do not send sensitive financial or identification documents through unsecured website forms unless specifically requested.

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​4. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

​We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information to:

• Government Authorities: Such as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), ASIC, Superannuation funds, Other authorities where required by law.    

• Third-party Service Providers: Who assist us in operating our business, such as data storage, accounting software, IT support, analytics and marketing platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin).

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5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES 

​You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.

• Marketing Communications: You may opt-out of receiving promotional messages at any time by using the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

• Targeted Advertising: You can manage or opt out of targeted advertising through your Google or Meta advertising settings.

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6. SECURITY AND DATA RETENTION

​We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational measures to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our professional services

• Comply with legal, taxation, and record-keeping obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

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7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

​We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or business operations.

The latest version of this Privacy Policy will always be available on our website.

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8. CONTACT US

​For more information about our privacy practices, or if you wish to make a complaint, please contact us at:

Gordon Q.C Du & Associates

• Address: Unit 3 at 9 Cobbler Pl, Mirrabooka WA 6061, Australia

• Phone: +61 893 450 499

• Email: office@gordondu-associates.com.au