Privacy Policy – BERGSTROM ARCHITECTS PTY LTD
ABN: 75 095 092 989
Effective Date: 1/1/2000
Last Updated: 28/8/2025
Bergstrom Architects Pty Ltd are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website, by email, over the phone, or in person.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Business name and job title
- Payment and billing information
- Information relating to your project or property
- Communications and records of interactions with us
- Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, etc.)
We do not collect sensitive information (such as health or biometric data).
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect information in several ways, including:
- Directly from you (e.g. via contact forms, email, phone calls, meetings)
- When you engage our services
- From publicly available sources
- Through third-party service providers (e.g. surveyors, engineers, or consultants)
- Through our website via cookies and analytics tools
3. Why We Collect and Use Your Information
We collect, use, and disclose your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide architectural, design, and related consulting services
- To communicate with you about your project or enquiry
- For administrative and billing purposes
- To comply with legal obligations
- To improve our services, website, and client experience
- Not for marketing and promotional purposes
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Contractors, consultants, and third parties involved in delivering our services
- IT service providers (web hosting or cloud storage providers)
- Professional advisors (e.g. accountants or legal representatives)
- Government authorities or regulators if required by law
- Other third parties with your consent or as authorised by law
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5. Disclosure to Overseas Recipients
We will not disclose your personal information to service providers located overseas.
6. Data Security and Storage
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps include:
- Secure physical and electronic storage
- Password-protected systems
- Confidentiality agreements with staff and contractors
Your information may be stored electronically or in hard copy and securely destroyed when no longer needed.
7. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections if you believe any of them are inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated
To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Info@bergstromarchitects.com.au
8. Complaints
If you have a concern or complaint about how your personal information has been handled, please contact us. We take privacy complaints seriously and will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
- Website: www.oaic.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 363 992
9. Website and Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can control cookie settings through your browser. We may also use third-party tools (e.g. Google Analytics) for website performance and traffic analysis.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:
Bergstrom Architects Pty Ltd
Suite 103/3 Eden Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Email: info@bergstromarchitects.com.au
Phone: (02) 8920 1499