Privacy policy
PDC Consultants values and respects the privacy of our clients, partners, and website visitors. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and other applicable privacy laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, hold, use, and disclose your personal information, and how we maintain its security.
What is Personal Information?
Personal information refers to any information or opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not. This includes information that personally identifies you directly (e.g., your name) or indirectly.
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
The personal information we collect depends on your interactions with us. This may include:
- Name;
- Mailing or street address;
- Email address;
- Phone number;
- Job title and company details;
- Payment details (for transactions);
- Any other information you provide to us.
Under certain circumstances, we may need to collect sensitive information, such as health data or membership details. We will only collect sensitive information with your consent, when necessary to prevent a serious threat to life or health, or as required by law.
How Do We Collect Your Personal Information?
We collect your personal information directly from you when you:
- Contact us via phone, email, or online forms;
- Visit our website and interact with us online;
- Subscribe to our newsletters or marketing communications;
- Apply for employment or contractor positions;
- Attend our events or engage with us in person.
We may also collect information from third parties, such as business partners, publicly available sources, or referral networks, for the purpose of providing services or business development.
How Do We Use Your Personal Information?
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing you with services and responding to inquiries;
- Sending you relevant updates, marketing communications, and promotional materials;
- Managing client relationships and accounts;
- Improving our website and services through analytics and user feedback;
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
- Processing job applications.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us directly.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Third-party service providers, such as IT and marketing providers;
- Professional advisors, including legal, accounting, and consulting firms;
- Government agencies, regulators, or law enforcement as required by law;
- Business partners where necessary for service delivery.
Where we disclose personal information to third parties, we take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with privacy obligations.
Transfer of Personal Information Overseas
Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside Australia. Where your personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure its protection, in line with applicable privacy laws.
How Do We Protect Your Personal Information?
PDC Consultants takes data security seriously and implements appropriate measures, including:
- Secure storage and restricted access to personal information;
- Use of encryption and firewalls to protect electronic data;
- Regular cybersecurity assessments and data protection policies.
Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience and track website performance. Cookies do not personally identify you but help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
Retention of Personal Information
We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
How to Access and Correct Your Personal Information
You may request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with privacy laws.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. PDC Consultants is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
Inquiries and Complaints
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: info@pdcconsultants.comau
Phone: 02 7900 6514
Address: Level 14/100 William St Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
Updates to This Policy
PDC Consultants may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Last Updated: 13/2/2025
