PrivacyWhen you use our website and transact with us online, our commitment to the protection and privacy of your and your client’s personal information is a priority. This means handling your personal information in a responsible manner in accordance with the Privacy Act. Who are we? We are Australian Owner Builders Insurance Services Pty Ltd (AOBIS) and all wholly owned subsidiaries. (ABN 95 122 431 654) (AFSL308705) Our Commitment to privacy
How do we collect your personal information?
The method by which information may be collected will depend on the nature of the services being provided. We may collect information in person, in writing, by telephone, via email or through the internet. Whenever we collect personal information we will do everything we reasonably can to let you know:
We authorise our insurance underwriters, agents, brokers, claims managers, and other service providers to collect personal information on our behalf. In each case we have an agreement in place with the service provider that authorises them to collect the information, record, use and store the information for the services we have authorised them to perform, and transfer the information to us. In some circumstances we may seek personal information that other external parties hold on you. This will generally be to clarify information that you have provided on your proposal form or claim form where that information pertains to records held by the external party. If you do not provide us with the information required, we may not be able to provide you with the product or service you request.
How do we store your personal information? We store all personal information by a combination of physical and electronic storage methods. We take reasonable steps to ensure that the security of all information is adequate to protect it against loss, unauthorised access, destruction, modification, or false disclosure. How do we use your personal information? Generally we will use personal information only for the primary purpose for which it was collected, or for a purpose which is related to the primary purpose. The personal information you provide to us may, regardless of the means by which it is collected, be used to:
Do we disclose your personal information to other parties? We will only disclose your information to external parties where it is required to undertake a service that you have engaged us to provide. The service providers that we may disclose your information to include the following:
We may disclose your information to any government organisation or other organisation as required under law. We may also disclose information to any other party where consent is obtained from you prior to the notification.
Will we use your personal information for direct marketing purposes? We may undertake direct marketing towards existing customers. If you would prefect not to receive these communications you may inform us or your broker/agent. All electronic communications contain an unsubscribe function. We will not sell or otherwise disclose your information to any external party for their direct marketing activities. We also do not purchase contacts from any external parties for the purposes of our own direct marketing activities. How can you access personal information we have about you? You have the right to access any information we hold about you, although there are some exceptions to this. If you wish to make a request please contact us. For simple requests we will provide the information free of charge. In some circumstances we may pass on any direct costs associated with obtaining any information that you request. All charges will be notified to you before they are incurred. How can you correct any errors in the information we hold? Where you discover that we have made an error in any information we hold on you, you may make a request for us to correct the error. We may request that you provide further proof before acting on any request for a change. This is to ensure that all alterations are made by authorised persons and are accurate and lawful in nature. How can you contact us? If you have any questions about this privacy policy, if you wish to complain about how we have handled personal information about you, or if you wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact the Privacy Office at AOBIS through one of the following means:
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