1. Privacy Policy – Scope and Consent
Always LPG Pty Ltd (referred to as 'Always LPG', 'we', 'our' and 'us' in this Privacy Policy) produces and installs gas cylinder monitors on your gas cylinder's automatic changeover regulator or automatic changeover manifold (whichever applies) (the Product ) and maintains the Product, monitors your gas cylinder levels, and notifies relevant parties when your gas cylinder is empty (collectively, the Services ). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Customer Agreement and you consent to our collection, use, disclosure, retention and protection of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Your privacy is very important to us. For that reason, please read the following details carefully and contact us, if you have any questions: privacyenquire@.alwayslpgvic.@comgov..auovic..com
Always LPG respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Act) as amended to the highest standard (subject to exemptions that apply to us under that Act).
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, retention and storage of all personal information you may supply to us through use of our Services. This could be through you identifying yourself when requesting information to be sent to you, or when you use the Services or when you complete any personal information asked of you, and through cookies and similar technologies.
2. Personal Information
When used in this Privacy Policy, the term "personal information" has the meaning given to it in the Act. In general terms, if the information we collect personally identifies you, or you are reasonably identifiable from it, the information will be considered personal information.
2.1. Collection
The majority of information collected, processed and retained by Always LPG is sourced from personal information provided via our website, electronically or otherwise in person to employees, contractors, agents or representatives of Always LPG or through your use of our Services. Additional personal information is sourced from public databases and publicly available information.
We collect your personal information to ensure that we provide you with the level of service you deserve. The type of information we will collect about you includes but may not be limited to:
We may also use cookies and various technologies to collect information which tells us about visitors to and users of the Always LPG website. For example, we may collect information about the date, time and duration of visits and which pages of the Always LPG website are most commonly accessed or any such other information as is deemed reasonable.
2.2. Purpose
Always LPG collects, holds, uses and discloses personal information about you for the following purposes:
We may use your information for current or future marketing and promotional purposes. By giving us your personal information, you are consenting to us contacting you via these methods. Each communication we send to you will provide details on how to unsubscribe.
If Always LPG has collected and held personal information and no longer needs that information for any purpose whatsoever, we will ensure that reasonable steps in the circumstances will be taken to destroy the information or to ensure that the personal information is permanently de-identified.
2.3. Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as we deem it necessary and relevant to our operations. In addition, we may retain personal information from closed accounts to comply with national laws, prevent fraud, collect any fees owed, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigation, enforce our Customer Agreement and take other actions permitted or required by applicable national laws.
2.4. Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information to:
Unless required by law, we will not use or disclose any personal information about you to an unrelated third party without your consent. We will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to keep any information secure, accurate and up-to-date.
2.5. Choice
You have the right to decide how we use your personal information to communicate with you, send marketing material to you, provide you with personalised advertising and whether or not you wish to stay signed in to your account.
2.6. Anonymity
Under Principle 2 of the APPs, all individuals have the option to deal with Always LPG through anonymity, or through the use of a pseudonym.
The option is revoked in situations where it is impracticable for Always LPG to deal with individuals who have not identified themselves or who have used a pseudonym. If you do not provide us with certain Personal Information, you may be unable to enjoy the full functionality of the Always LPG Services.
3. Access and Correction
Principles 12 and 13 of the APPs allows you to get access to, and correct, the personal information we hold about you in certain circumstances. If you would like to obtain such access, please either contact us on the details set out above or log in to your account and update the relevant information.
4. Security
We take all reasonable steps in our efforts to protect and secure your personal information. All personal information is stored on secured servers, reducing the risks of misuse, interference and loss. All personal information is protected against unauthorised access, modification or disclosure through only allowing access to this information by formally authorised personnel.
Although Always LPG takes all reasonable steps to ensure security of personal information, including encryption of passwords, Always LPG cannot guarantee the security of your Personal Information due to the unavoidable and inherent risks involved in the electronic storage and transmission of this information. Always LPG will not be held responsible for events arising from unauthorised access to your Personal Information. We advise that you must take this into consideration when providing personal information.
If you suspect any misuse or loss of, or unauthorised access to your personal information, please let us know immediately.
5. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This statement represents our policy as at 31 January 2019. We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time at our discretion, especially in line with changes in applicable regulations and legislation.
You will be informed of any changes to this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is in addition to the Always LPG Customer Agreement: www.alwayslpg.com.au/terms.
6. Links
Always LPG may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. We do not make any representations or warranties about third party websites that may be linked to or accessed from the Always LPG website. Third party websites are responsible for information about their own privacy practices.
7. Transfer out of Australia
We may disclose your personal information to our related bodies corporate and external service providers located overseas for some of the purposes listed above. We take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipients of your personal information do not breach the APPs in relation to that information.
8. Complaints
You can contact Always LPG and speak with our Privacy Officer. You can contact us by emailing your complaint to: privacyenquire@.alwayslpgvic.@comgov..auovic..com
If Always LPG is unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you are welcome to refer your complaint to the Privacy Commissioner in your State capital. The Privacy Commissioner's contact details are:
The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner
PO Box 24274
Melbourne VIC 3001
Phone: 1300 006 842
Email: enquiriesenquire@.ovicvic.@vicgov..govovic..au
9. Further Information
If you would like to obtain further information about privacy issues in Australia, please visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner http://www.oaic.gov.au/ website.
We welcome your comments and feedback at privacyenquire@.alwayslpgvic.@comgov..auovic..com