Effective Date: 14 September 2024
At Foresight Law (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), protecting your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and other relevant legislation.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information for the purposes of providing legal services to you and operating our business. The type of information we may collect includes:
- Contact details: Name, address, email, phone number
- Business details: Information about your business operations, contracts, or construction matters
- Financial information: Billing details, payment information, or related financial documentation
- Other information: Information you provide in connection with legal matters, documents, or correspondence
We may collect this information in various ways, including through our website, emails, phone calls, meetings, or legal documents.
2. Use of Personal Information
We collect, hold and use personal information to:
- Provide legal advice and services in accordance with our engagement with you
- Manage and respond to legal queries, cases, and business matters
- Communicate with you, including providing updates and information regarding your legal matters
- Process payments and manage our business operations
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, and government regulations
- Employ qualified personnel
- Provide newsletters and legal updates
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Barristers, consultants, or other legal professionals engaged in your matter
- Service providers and contractors who assist in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, accountants)
- Courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies when required by law
- Any party with your consent or as required in legal proceedings
We will take reasonable steps to ensure that any third parties we disclose your personal information to are compliant with applicable privacy laws.
4. Security of Your Information
Foresight Law takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. While we endeavor to protect your personal information, no system can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to us electronically.
5. Access and Correction of Your Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if any information is inaccurate or out of date. To do so, please contact us at:
Email: info@foresightlaw.com.au
Phone: 1300 311 033
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, in compliance with the Privacy Act.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or services. The latest version of this policy will be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Foresight Law
Address: Level 21, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 1300 311 033
Email: info@foresightlaw.com.au