PRIVACY POLICY
By using this site, you agree to the internet privacy policy (“the policy”) of the www.therealestatepeople.com.au web site (“The site”) as detailed below and as amended from time to time. The site is owned and operated by Smith Mengel Pty Ltd (hereafter referred to as “we”, “our” and “us”). The policy relates to the collection and use of personal information you may supply to us through your conduct and use of the site.
We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to modify, correct, amend or remove any part or portion of the policy without notice or recourse. This policy is in addition to any other terms and conditions applicable to use of the site.
We make no representations and give no warranty, and no warranty is implied, as to any third party web sites that may be linked to the site. Use of any link is solely at the risk of the user. The policy is separate from the policy of the provider and relates only to this site. The privacy policy of Smith Mengel Pty Ltd is available on request given reasonable notice.
We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of information collected about visitors and users of the site, in particular personal information that can identify an individual.
The policy governs, pursuant to the Privacy act 1988 (cth) “(the act”), the manner in which your personal information will be dealt with.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information is collected only when users of the site knowingly and voluntarily provide and submit such information. This policy will protect your information, provided voluntarily, from being used or dealt with in any way or for any purpose inconsistent with the purpose for which it was provided or the act. In the event of any inconsistency between the policy and the act, the act shall prevail.
USE OF INFORMATION
Any personal information that you provide shall be used expressly for the purpose or purposes for which it was provided unless otherwise disclosed at the time of collection. You acknowledge that the information provided and submitted will or may be provided ( at our sole and absolute discretion) to a local real estate agent and/or finance broker for the purpose of providing the service, services or information requested, this information will be subject to their privacy policies and obligations which may not necessary conform with this policy.
Further, the information that you provide may be stored (by any means) for archive, back-up or general record keeping purposes. By your use of this site you acknowledge the use of the information in the manner detailed herein.
DISCLOSURE
Further to the manner of use of information aforementioned there may be special circumstances where we disclose personal information. Special circumstances may include, but shall not be limited to, where it may be necessary to identify, contact, or bring legal action against anyone damaging, injuring or interfering ( intentionally or unintentionally) with our rights, users or anyone else who could be harmed by such activities. Information may also be disclosed where we believes in good faith the law requires such disclosure.
SECURITY
The World Wide Web exists across open, public networks that are neither secure nor private. Whilst we strive to ensure the security and integrity of all personal information and the privacy of each individual using the site we can not guarantee total security. You acknowledge and accept the risk that:
Transmissions to and from the site may be intercepted, used, and modified by third parties; and Material obtained from and through this site may contain computer viruses or other defects.
We shall endeavor to take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information and once received to protect and secure such information.
ACCESS
We take all reasonable steps to maintain and keep secure any information held about you and to keep such information up to date and accurate. Should you discover that any information held about you is incorrect please notify us immediately so that the information may be corrected.
GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY
The material on this site is provided for general information only; it is not intended as advice, professional or otherwise, and must not be relied upon as such. You should make your own enquires and take independent advice tailored to your specific circumstances prior to making any decisions in relation to any information you receive from this site.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Smith Mengel Pty Ltd does not exclude any rights or remedies available to you under any laws which may not be excluded, restricted or modified. Otherwise Smith Mengel Pty Ltd excludes all conditions and warranties which may be implied by law.
You expressly agree and understand that in no circumstances will Smith Mengel Pty Ltd be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses, damages or loss of profits of whatever nature howsoever arising ( including but not limited to any act or omission of Smith Mengel Pty Ltd) which result from;
The use (including but not limited to misuse) of or access to the site and/or the inability to access or use the site.
Unauthorised access to or alteration of, your transmission or of any data attached or provided therein.
Opinions, conduct or actions of any third party.
APPLICABLE LAW
These conditions and all other specified and additional terms which govern the access or use of this site will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Queensland, Australia.