Privacy policy

ETAPE Privacy Policy

ETAPE is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care. This policy outlines our obligations and explains how we collect, use, and manage your Personal Information.

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). These principles govern how organisations handle personal information including its collection, use, disclosure, security, and disposal.

You may access a copy of the APPs via the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.


1. What Is Personal Information and Why We Collect It

Personal Information” refers to information or an opinion that identifies an individual.

This may include:

  • Your name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Any other details reasonably required to provide our services

We collect Personal Information in several ways, including through:

Third-party service providers

We cannot guarantee the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites or services.

We collect your Personal Information for purposes including:

  • Providing our products and services
  • Customer communication

Marketing and updates relevant to ETĀPE

We may also use your information for secondary purposes related to the primary purpose, where such use is reasonably expected. You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by contacting us in writing.

Where appropriate, we will notify you of the reason for collection and how we intend to use your information at the time it is collected.


2. Sensitive Information

Sensitive Information,” as defined in the Privacy Act, may include details such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, criminal history, or health information.

ETAPE only collects and uses Sensitive Information:

  • For the purpose for which it was provided
  • For a related secondary purpose you would reasonably expect
  • With your explicit consent
  • Where required or authorised by law


3. Collection from Third Parties

Where practical, we collect Personal Information directly from you. In some instances, we may receive information from third parties. When this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are informed of the information provided to us.


4. Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed:

  • To third parties where you have provided consent
  • Where required or authorised by law
  • We do not sell or trade your Personal Information under any circumstances.


5. Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored securely and protected from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

When your information is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify it. Certain records may be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years to comply with professional or legal obligations.


6. Access to Your Personal Information

You may request access to the Personal Information we hold about you, or request corrections where necessary. Please submit any access requests in writing.

ETAPE does not charge a fee for access requests; however, an administrative fee may apply for copies of your information. Identification may be required to verify your request and protect your privacy.


7. Maintaining Accurate Personal Information

We aim to ensure the Personal Information we hold is accurate and up to date. If you believe any details are incorrect or incomplete, please contact us promptly so we may amend our records.


8. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.


9. Privacy Queries and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

We will respond to all queries as promptly as possible.