OUR POLICY. YOUR PRIVACY

Uniq Legal Solutions Pty Ltd t/a Uniq Legal ABN 93 687 501 097 (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects, and is committed to safeguarding your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information, and the rights you have in relation to it.

By using our website, services, or providing your personal information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This is the Privacy Policy is to be read in conjunction with our Website terms and conditions found here.

Scope

This Policy applies to personal information collected through:

a)    Our website and online platforms;

b)    Any services we provide;

c)     Communications (email, phone, social media);

d)    Interactions with our clients, suppliers, contractors and applicants.

It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked through our platforms. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

Types of Personal Information We Collect

We may collect:

a)    Contact details: name, email, address, phone

b)    Demographic data: age, profession, job title

c)     Identifiers: IP address, browser type, device information

d)    Usage data: pages visited, interactions, preferences

e)    Sensitive information: only with your consent (e.g. racial/ethnic origin, health, memberships)

We may also collect unsolicited information where lawful and relevant to our services.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect information:

a)    Directly from you (e.g. forms, surveys, contact requests)

b)    Automatically via cookies and analytics tools

c)     Through third parties (referrals, partners, public sources)

d)    Via social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram)

We may monitor calls and electronic communications for quality and compliance purposes.

Why We Collect Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

a)    Communicate with you (including marketing)

b)    Respond to your enquiries and provide legal services

c)     Employ competent and diligent personnel;

d)    Monitor or improve the use of and satisfaction with our legal services; and

e)    Let you know about legal developments, our expertise and legal services that may be of interest to you

f)      Analyse user behaviour and website traffic

g)    Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We disclose personal information:

a)    in order to carry out the instructions of our clients; and

b)    subject to our confidentiality obligations, when using services in support of our legal practice.

We may disclose your personal information to:

a)    Our employees, contractors, and advisers

b)    Third-party service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, marketing)

c)     Regulatory bodies or law enforcement (if legally required)

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and Third Party Tools

We use cookies and analytics (e.g. Google Ads, Facebook Pixel) to personalise your experience and improve performance. You can disable cookies via your browser or opt out of Google Ads here. Disabling cookies may affect your website experience. You can opt out of direct marketing at any time.

Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. However, no system is completely secure.

We store your data in Australia and may store or process it overseas where necessary. Any overseas disclosures will comply with Australian privacy law.

If information is no longer required, we will destroy or de-identify it unless legally required to retain it.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Subject to our confidentiality obligations, we may share some relevant personal information with:

a)    parties related to a matter you have with us, government authorities and service providers as reasonably required to carry out your instructions;

b)    our e-mail marketing provider for the purposes of providing you our newsletter, invitations and legal updates; and

c)     third party service providers who assist us with archival, auditing, accounting, legal, business consulting, website or technology services.

We also will disclose your information if required by law to do so or in circumstances Permitted by the Privacy Act – for example, where we have reasonable grounds to suspect that unlawful activity, or misconduct of a serious nature, that relates to our functions or activities has been is being or may be engaged in, in response to a subpoena, discovery request or a court order.

Data Breaches

If we become aware of a notifiable data breach under the Privacy Act, we will:

a)    Conduct a risk assessment within 30 days

b)    Notify affected individuals and the OAIC (Office of the Australian Information Commissioner)

c)     Provide recommendations to reduce harm

Your Rights. Your Choice

You may:

a)    Request access to the personal information we hold about you

b)    Request corrections or deletions

c)     Opt out of marketing communications

d)    Interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym (where lawful and practicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

Contact Us

If you have a question, concern or complaint about this policy or how we handle your personal information:

📧 Email: admin@uniqlegal.com.au

Attention: Privacy Officer

📬 Mail: Level 36, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney, Australia

We will endeavour to respond to any complaint within 30 days.

🕵️‍♂️ For unresolved concerns, contact:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

www.oaic.gov.au | 1300 363 992

Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will take effect when published on our website. Your continued use of our website and services confirms your acceptance of the updated policy.