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Privacy Policy

1. Peakforge Pty Ltd ACN……. (we, us) recognise privacy is important to you and is committed to the responsible collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information.

2. This privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") applies to personal information we collect or handle about our customers, visitors to our website ……… (the "Website"), users of services we may provide from time to time, including subscribers to our platforms, job applicants and members of the public.

3. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform users of our Website of the following:

• The personal data we will collect;
• Use of collected data;
• Who has access to the data collected;
• The rights of Site users; and
• The Site’s cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Website.

4. By accessing our website, using our services or accessing our subscription platforms, you agree to be bound by the terms of this privacy policy.

5. This Privacy Policy will be included on our Website and will be provided free of charge. If a person or body requests a copy of our Privacy Policy in a particular form, we will take such steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to give the person or body a copy in that form. We are committed to ensuring that the management of personal information is done in an open and transparent way.

What We Collect and How

6. Personal information includes information or an opinion (whether true or not) about an identified or reasonably identifiable individual. The types of information we collect and handle include, but not limited to, information in relation to your:

• (a) identity including your name and date of birth;
• (b) contact details including your address, telephone number, email address and social media handles;
• (c) academic achievements;
• (d) employment related information including your work history;
• (e) personal attributes;
• (f) interests and preferences;
• (g) photos, videos and people's personal stories;
• (h) demographics such as your gender, age and location; and
• (i) communications and interactions with us.

7. If you operate a social media or other online account, we may collect your username associated with that account, and any other information or content you have made public in connection with that account.

8. When you visit and use our Website, we may automatically collect anonymous information such as your IP address, browser type, location, clicked links, content viewed and other software or hardware information.

9. We will not collect sensitive information about you as defined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) unless:

• (a) you consent to the collection and the information is necessary for one or more of Peakforge's functions; or
• (b) the collection is required or authorised by Australian law.

10. You can choose not to provide your personal information to us, however the information we request is generally required in order to provide our services.

How We Collect Information

11. We generally collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, for example:

• (a) when contacting us via phone, email or website;
• (b) interacting with our social media accounts;
• (c) applying for a job with us;
• (d) updating an online profile;
• (e) submitting forms on our website.

12. In some circumstances we may collect personal information from third parties such as referrals or public records.

13. Our Website may use cookies to enhance or personalise services and collect anonymous information about website usage.

Why We Collect the Information

14. The primary purpose for which we collect your information is to:

• (a) generate and publish editorial content;
• (b) verify your identity;
• (c) respond to enquiries;
• (d) maintain relationships with clients;
• (e) provide our services;
• (f) send invoices or statements;
• (g) collect payments;
• (h) provide service information;
• (i) foster stakeholder relations;
• (j) support internal planning and administration; and
• (k) conduct internal research.

15. If we operate within a corporate group we may share personal information with supporting entities for administration, infrastructure, marketing and analytics.

16. Our supporting entities and partners must handle personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

How We Use Personal Information

20. Information collected on our Website will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy.

21. We may send communications about services, events or opportunities that may interest you. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

22. If you apply for employment with us we may use your personal information to assess your application.

23. We may aggregate customer information for reporting and statistical purposes.

Security of Your Personal Information

46. We take reasonable precautions to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

47. While we attempt to provide a secure online environment, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children

49. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age.

Third Parties

50. Our Website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of those websites.

Cookies

Our Website uses cookies.

51. A cookie is a file stored in your browser that allows the website to recognise your device.

52. Cookies may help us understand how users interact with our website.

53. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to this Policy

54. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

55. Changes may be communicated through our website or email.

56. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of any updates.

Access to and Amendment of Information

57. We take reasonable steps to ensure personal information is accurate and up to date.

58. You may request access or correction of your information by contacting us.

59. Requests will generally be responded to within 30 days.

Privacy Complaints

60. If you have concerns about how we handle personal information you may contact us.

61. We will acknowledge complaints within 7 days and respond within 30 days.

62. If you are not satisfied you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

Questions

63. If you have any questions about your privacy rights please contact us.

Phone: +61-03-8686-9091
Address: Melbourne, VIC

Last Updated: 13th March, 2026