PRIVACY POLICY
Your Privacy on our Website
Thank you for visiting our website.
The Security Select
Website is owned and operated by Security Select Pty Ltd. ABN 30 124 965 091
The term, “our website” refers to all information, services, text, graphics and other data contained under the domain name securityselect.com.au
“we”, “our” and “us” refers to Security Select Pty Ltd and its related entities. “you” or “your” refers to the person accessing our website.
Your privacy is extremely important to us. We are committed to protecting the privacy
of your personal information and to handling your personal information in a
responsible manner in accordance with the Federal Government's Privacy Act and
National Privacy Principles. Our Website will record and track the use you make of
our website and certain data items will be collected and used by us in order to
provide you with insurance quotations and other online services. This Privacy Policy
explains fully how we collect, store and use certain information provided to us.
Please read it carefully so that you fully understand how your personal information is
safe and secure with us.
National Privacy Principles
The National Privacy Principles regulates the way companies collect, use, secure,
and disclose personal information under the Federal Government's Privacy Act.
Information inclusive of anything that can be used to identify a person, inclusive of
their name, address, telephone number, age, previous and current insurance
experience is deemed to be “personal information” within the Act.
These Privacy Principles are designed specifically to ensure the responsible
collection, storage and handling of personal information by companies. It also
provides people with the right to know what personal information is currently being
held about them and a right to correct that information if it is inaccurate. Lastly, it has
been designed to ensure that companies do not disclose personal information,
without a person's prior consent.
How We Collect Your Personal Information
We will only collect personal information from you that is relevant to providing
products and services to you. Wherever possible, we will collect it directly from you
via our website.
Other sources of such information may include credit information providers, police and other investigators, Security Select employees, contractors, advisers and consultants.
Online Privacy
At times you may use our website anonymously, for example, to seek information about our products and services. On other occasions, such as when you request a quotation, we may collect some personal information in order to assist us in providing you with an accurate quotation. We may gather information, even when you visit our website anonymously, such as Your IP address, referring webpage, date and time you visit and what parts of our website that you viewed. Upon accessing our website to obtain a quotation, you may be contacted by one of our sales representatives who will assist in answering any questions you have in relation to the quotation and provide general product information only in relation to our product for which you have requested a quotation. You can advise our staff member that you do not wish to have any further assistance when they contact you.
Cookies
Cookies are frequently used on the Internet. Cookies are a small file placed onto your
computer by our web server. You can choose whether a cookie can be accepted or
not, by configuring your web browser, but this may detract from the function of our
website. We use cookies as a data collection device in conjunction with our website
to provide a more customised service.
Cookies enable us to assess certain information about visitors to our Website and
how our website is being used. For example, they assist us to assess what products
and services are being considered and how effective our marketing of those products
and services have been. All information provided by the cookies we use is provided
in an aggregated format and is not used to identify you as an individual.
Security of Your Personal Information
Your personal information that we hold on our website is protected through the use of
secure passwords and other security procedures. Access to personal information is
limited to those who specifically need it to conduct their business responsibilities.
Whilst we cannot provide a guarantee regarding information sent over the internet, as
sending and receiving information is at the users own risk, We will take reasonable
steps to ensure your data is safe and secure when we receive it.
Your transactions with our website are protected through the use of Secure Socket
Layer (SSL) certificates signed by Versign, a world-leader in SSL certificates, using
true 128-bit encryption. This is designed to protect your personal information from
interception by third parties. The use of this technology is indicated by the letters
„HTTPS‟ preceding our secure website address in your Internet browser.
Your bank account and credit card information are also stored using strong
encryption techniques that prevent unauthorised access.
Whilst we strive to protect all data collected, no data transmission over the Internet
can be 100% guaranteed secure.
Use of Your Personal Information
After collecting your personal information, we use it to provide you with a quotation
regarding our product or service. We also use that information to assist us in
managing your service, compiling statistics and processing any claims you may have.
Your personal information may also be used to update you with details of our
products and services, where you have provided us with your consent.
Disclosure of Your Personal Information
Personal information that we collect from you may be disclosed to other parties that
are directly involved in the provision of our products or services. These parties
may include medical service providers and designated contact persons of the customer, insurance companies, insurance investigators, loss assessors, claims managers, police, security patrols and security sevices sub-contractors, legal and other advisers, persons or corporations seeking credit references and credit rating agencies. However, we will not provide your
personal information to them without receiving your prior consent. On certain
occasions, assistance may also be provided from external sources, including outside
of Australia, to assist us with the administration and management only of our
database records, which will include access to personal information.
Access to Your Personal Information
If an individual makes a request for access to information concerning him or her, Security Select shall allow the person to inspect their personal records and take notes or may make available a hard copy. Such requests are to be met promptly and, as far as reasonable possible, within
Accuracy of Our Information
We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is accurate
and current. If you would like to update or revise any of your personal information,
please contact us and we will promptly process your new details accordingly.
Website Links
Within our website, you may note links to other websites which are owned and
operated by entities that are independent of Security Select Pty Ltd.
These website links are provided for your convenience only. We do not approve,
sponsor or endorse these websites, inclusive of their information, services, text,
graphics and data which is contained within their websites. Please read their Terms
of Use & Privacy policy when using their websites. We do not accept any
responsibility for any inaccuracy in information or representations made on those
websites and we will not be liable for any loss that may be suffered as a result of the
use of those websites.
Further Questions
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy please contact us via our
website.
If you feel we are not handling your personal information as outlined above or not in
accordance with the Privacy Act and National Privacy Principles, you can contact us
via our website.
If your concerns have not been resolved to your satisfaction, you can also contact the
Federal Privacy Commissioner on ph: 1300 363 992 or by visiting their website
www.qa.privacy.gov.au , or in writing to:
Director of Complaints
Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 1042