Australian Quality Certification Pty Ltd, trading as Australian QC, respects the privacy of clients, applicants, personnel, auditors, contractors, website users and other interested parties. This Privacy Policy explains how Australian QC collects, uses, discloses and protects personal information.
Information Collection
Australian QC may collect personal information such as names, contact details, role/title, organisation details, audit or certification application information, correspondence, complaint or appeal information, and other information reasonably necessary for certification, verification, administration, communication, regulatory or legal purposes.
Use of Information
Australian QC uses personal information for purposes connected with certification and verification services, audit administration, client support, communication, complaints and appeals, regulatory and accreditation obligations, personnel management, recruitment, training, record keeping and improvement of services.
Disclosure of information
Australian QC does not sell personal information. Australian QC may disclose personal information where required or authorised by law, contract, accreditation requirements, regulator request, client consent, or where necessary to deliver certification activities through authorised personnel, auditors, contractors or service providers. Australian QC will take reasonable steps to ensure information is handled securely and only for authorised purposes.
Data Security
Australian QC uses reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or loss. Access is restricted to authorised personnel who require the information for legitimate purposes.
Cookies and Tracking
The Australian QC website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Third-Party Links
The Australian QC website may include links to third-party websites. Australian QC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policy of any external site they visit.
Access and correction
Requests to access or correct personal information should be sent to: contact@australianqc.com.au
Australian QC will respond to requests in accordance with applicable privacy law and any relevant certification, legal, accreditation or record-retention obligations.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Australian QC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, certification processes, technology or business practices. The current version will be published on the Australian QC website.
Privacy enquiries
For privacy enquiries or concerns, please contact: contact@australianqc.com.au