1.Commitment to Privacy
Kennedy Real Estate (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
2.Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information such as:
- Your name, address, email, and phone number
- Property ownership and transaction details
- Financial details relevant to real estate transactions
- Any other information you provide to us in connection with our services
We collect this information directly from you where possible, and sometimes from third parties such as conveyancers, solicitors, or service providers.
3.Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide real estate services, including sales, leasing, property management, and appraisals
- Communicate with you regarding properties, enquiries, or transactions
- Conduct marketing and promotional activities (unless you opt out)
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4.Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may disclose your information to:
- Service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., IT, marketing, payment processing)
- Legal, financial, or regulatory bodies as required by law
- Third parties you have authorised us to deal with on your behalf
5.Overseas Storage and Disclosure
We do not disclose personal information to overseas recipients. However, we may use cloud storage services and related technologies to store the personal information we hold. These services may have servers located overseas.
As a result, your personal information may be stored or accessed in various countries via internet connections. It is not always practical for us to know in which country your information may be stored or accessed at any given time.
6.Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7.Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Please contact us using the details below.
8.Marketing and Opt-Out
We may use your personal information to provide you with information about our services, events, or property opportunities. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe function provided in our communications.
9.Cookies and Website Use
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise user experiences. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly.
10.Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11.Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated policy will be published on our website.
12.Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at the address below.