1. About this Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to SLK Lawyers Pty Ltd. We respect your privacy rights and adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
2. Definitions
- Personal Information: Information about an identified or identifiable individual
- Sensitive Information: Health, racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record information
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- You/Your: Any person accessing the website or providing information to us
3. Collection of Personal Information
We collect basic information such as names, phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses. Additional information may be gathered through feedback, surveys, financial details, or communications with our staff.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive Information is collected only with express consent unless permitted by law. It will only be used for its intended purpose unless consent is provided or law permits otherwise.
4. How We Collect Your Personal Information
Information is collected through electronic or in-person interactions, website access, service provision, and potentially from third parties.
5. Use of Your Personal Information
Personal Information may be used to:
- Provide our services
- Communicate about matters or enquiries
- Send service information and updates
- Inform you of new services and opportunities
- Improve services and understand client needs
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Manage business operations
Contact methods include telephone, email, SMS, or mail.
6. Disclosure of Your Personal Information
Information may be disclosed to employees, officers, insurers, professional advisers, agents, suppliers, or subcontractors as reasonably necessary. Disclosure to third parties occurs when required for service delivery.
Disclosure may also occur to comply with legal requirements, court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement requests, and to protect legal rights and property.
Overseas Disclosure
Information may be stored, processed, or transferred to parties in countries outside Australia, including the United States and Singapore for cloud storage and software services. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle information according to Australian Privacy Principles.
Business Transfers
In event of business change, sale, or asset transfer, user databases and contained Personal Information may be transferred to the extent permitted by law, disclosed to potential purchasers under confidentiality agreements.
7. Security of Your Personal Information
We implement physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard information. However, transmission security cannot be guaranteed, and we cannot assure Personal Information won't be disclosed inconsistently with this Policy.
8. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach likely to cause serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as soon as practicable under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
Notification will include:
- A description of the breach
- Kinds of information involved
- Recommended response steps
9. Data Retention
Personal Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill collection purposes, comply with legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Unnecessary information is destroyed or de-identified.
10. Access to Your Personal Information
You may request details of Personal Information we hold about you under Privacy Act provisions. A small administrative fee may apply. We reserve the right to refuse providing information in circumstances set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
11. Cookies and Analytics
The website uses cookies and tracking technologies to improve browsing experience and analyze traffic. Cookies are small files identifying returning visitors and storing usage details.
We use Google Analytics to collect information including IP addresses, browser types, device types, operating systems, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs in aggregate form.
You can control or disable cookies through browser settings, though this may affect website functionality. Continued website use indicates consent to cookies and analytics as described.
12. Third Party Websites
The website may link to other non-owned or controlled websites for convenience only. We are not responsible for other websites' privacy practices and encourage visitors to review privacy statements of external sites.
13. Complaints About Privacy
Complaints about privacy practices should be directed using contact details below. We respond within 30 days of written complaint notice.
Unsatisfied complainants may lodge complaints with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Changes become effective immediately upon publication. Continued website use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
SLK Lawyers Pty Ltd
Level 3, 405 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000, Australia
Phone: 03 9070 9810
Email: info [at] slklawyers [dot] com [dot] au
Last updated: 2026