Privacy Policy

Open Bookkeeping Australia (“us”, “we”, or “our”) is committed to treating all personal information according to our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (“Privacy Act”) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Open and transparent management of personal information:

We are committed to managing your personal information openly and transparently, in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and the Privacy Act 1988.

Anonymity and Pseudonymity

You have the option to interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym where it is lawful and practicable to do so.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

We collect personal information necessary for providing bookkeeping services. This may include your personal details such as your name, contact details, and financial information. We use this information for the primary purpose of providing our services and communicating with you. We may also use it for marketing purposes to keep you informed of valuable products and services.

Dealing with unsolicited personal information:

We do not collect personal information that we did not solicit unless it is reasonably necessary for our functions or activities.

Notification of the collection of personal information:

We will notify you when we collect personal information, including the purpose of collection and other relevant details, as required by the Australian Privacy Principles.

Use or disclosure of personal information

Your personal information may be disclosed to third-party service providers, but we ensure that these parties are bound by confidentiality and privacy obligations. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and property.

Direct marketing:

We will not use your personal information for direct marketing purposes unless you have given us your consent.

Cross-border disclosure of personal information:

If we need to disclose your personal information overseas, we will take steps to ensure that the recipient does not breach the Australian Privacy Principles.

Adoption, use, or disclosure of government-related identifiers:

We will not adopt, use, or disclose government-related identifiers of individuals unless it is necessary to fulfil our obligations to government agencies.

Quality of personal information:

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we collect is accurate, up-to-date, and complete.

Security of personal information:

We are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorized access. We store information both electronically and in hard-copy form, employing measures like firewalls, antivirus software, and secure passwords to protect data.

Our website may use cookies to enhance your online experience. You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies. Additionally, third-party websites linked to our site have their own privacy policies that you should review.

Access to personal information:

You have the right to request access to your personal information and to request corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. We will handle your requests in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

Correction of personal information:

If you believe that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date, please contact us to request a correction.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or if you believe we may have breached your privacy, please contact us at admin@openbookkeepingaustralia.com.au.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy in compliance with the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles. Any changes will be posted on our website.

For more information about the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles, you can visit the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.