Generic Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st July 2024
Business Name: 99 Tax and Accounting Solutions
Contact: info@99tas.com.au

1. Commitment to Privacy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information that we collect, store, use, and disclose. This policy outlines how we manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including (but not limited to):

• Name and contact details (address, email, phone number)

• Date of birth and gender

• Identification documents (e.g. driver’s licence, passport)

• Financial, business, or employment details

• Government-issued numbers (e.g. TFN, ABN, Medicare number)

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect information:

• Directly from you (in person, by phone, email, or online forms)

• From third parties with your consent (e.g. government agencies, employers)

• Through publicly available sources

• From our website or digital platforms (if applicable)

4. Why We Collect and Use Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information for purposes such as:

• Providing professional services to you

• Managing our client relationships

• Meeting legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

• Communicating with government bodies or third-party service providers

• Internal administration and record keeping

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information:

• To government departments or regulatory authorities (e.g. ATO, ASIC)

• To contractors and service providers assisting in our operations

• To professional advisers (e.g. legal, financial, IT)

• Where required or authorised by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. We use secure systems and restrict access to authorised personnel only.

7. Access and Correction

You may request access to your personal information or ask for corrections if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable time in accordance with our legal obligations.

8. Privacy Complaints

If you have a concern or complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us. If we cannot resolve your complaint satisfactorily, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Website: www.oaic.gov.au

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will be made available on request or published on our website (if applicable).

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

99 Tax and Accounting solutions

Email: info@99tas.com.au

Phone: 03 6234 3088