Privacy Policy

R. J. Beaumont & Co Pty Ltd and Subsidiaries

PURPOSE

R.J. Beaumont & Co Pty Ltd (Beaumont Tiles) is committed to the protection of Personal Information which it may be required to collect from individuals who become associated with our business from time to time.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that any personal information provided by individuals to Beaumont Tiles is protected according to the Privacy Amendment Act 2000 and the 10 National Privacy Principles.

PERSONAL & SENSITIVE INFORMATION

For the purpose of this policy:

• Personal Information means information relating to an individual, including an opinion, whether true or not, about an individual, which may be related to Beaumont Tiles.

• Sensitive Information means information or an opinion about an individual"s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious beliefs, philosophical beliefs, membership of a professional or trade association, membership of a trade union, sexual practices, criminal record or health information.

NATIONAL PRIVACY PRINCIPLES

1. COLLECTION

Beaumont Tiles may require the collection of personal information from individuals to enable the organisation to conduct normal business operations.

The reason for the collection of personal information includes, but is not limited to:

• to judge the credit worthiness of the individual,

• to pay for goods or services provided by a supplier,

• to collect proceeds from sales made by Beaumont Tiles,

• to judge the individuals effectiveness as a potential franchise operator, and

• to provide a means of distributing industry information to our customers and potential customers.

By choosing to provide personal information, you consent to our collecting and retaining that personal information.

Beaumont Tiles will only collect personal information by a lawful and fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive way.

At or before the time of collecting the Personal Information, Beaumont Tiles will ensure that you are aware of the:

• the identity of the organisation and how to contact us,

• the fact the individual can gain access to the information obtained,

• the purpose for the collection of the information, and

• the use and disclosure of the information.

Where Beaumont Tiles collects information from a third party, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the subject of the information is or has been made aware of the information obtained and the items listed above.

2. USE AND DISCLOSURE

Personal Information collected as part of the services of Beaumont Tiles will only be used or disclosed for the primary purpose of providing the information.

The personal information will only be used for a secondary purpose if:

• The individual has consented to the use or disclosure, or

• The information is non-sensitive and will be used for the purpose of direct marketing, or

• Other circumstances as cover in the Privacy Act.

Beaumont Tiles uses personal information for the purpose of direct marketing, and

• It is impracticable for Beaumont Tiles to seek the individual"s consent before using the information, and

• Beaumont Tiles gives the individual the express opportunity to decline to receive any further direct marketing communications.

If you tell us that you do not wish to have your personal information used or disclosed for a particular purpose, we will respect your wishes, unless this is not legally or practically possible.

3. DATA QUALITY

Beaumont Tiles will take reasonable steps to make sure that the personal information it collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up to date.

If you wish to update any personal information Beaumont Tiles maintains, please send that request in writing.

4. DATA SECURITY

Beaumont Tiles will take reasonable steps to protect the personal information it holds from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Beaumont Tiles will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify personal information if it is no longer needed for any purpose.

5. OPENNESS

Beaumont Tiles Privacy Policy will be readily made available to anyone who requests it.

6. ACCESS AND CORRECTION

Where Beaumont Tiles holds personal information about an individual, it will provide the individual with access to that information on request by the individual except for the circumstances as cover in the Privacy Act.

If you wish to update any personal information Beaumont Tiles maintains, please send that request in writing.

7. IDENTIFIERS

Beaumont Tiles will not adopt as its own identifier an identifier that has been assigned by a government agency.

8. ANONYMITY

Whenever it is lawful and practicable, individuals will have the option of not identifying themselves when dealing with Beaumont Tiles.

9. TRANSBORDER DATA FLOWS

Beaumont Tiles will not transfer personal data outside Australia unless for circumstances covered in the Privacy Act.

10. SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Beaumont Tiles will not collect sensitive information about an individual unless

• The individual has consented, or

• The collection is required by law, or

• Other circumstances cover by the Privacy Act.

PRIVACY OF NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS

1. INTERNET SITE

When you visit our Web Site, our internet software records information for statistical purposes about your visit. This information is used to assess the usage of our site and to provide a better service in the future.

2. E-MAIL

We will only record your e-mail address if you send us a message. The address will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and it will not be added to a mailing list or used for any other purpose without your consent.

HOW TO CONTACT BEAUMONT TILES

If you have any questions on our Privacy Policy or would like to access or update personal information we hold about you or you would like you personal information added or removed from our Marketing Data Base or Internet Site, you can contact us in writing at

Att; Privacy Officer
Beaumont Tiles
225 Marion Road MARLESTON SA 5033
Or through the "Contact us" section of this web site.