Privacy Policy
RemunerationExpertWitness.com.au is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. We adhere to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in the way we collect, store, use and disclose personal information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage your personal information, including what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can access and correct it.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from you or from publicly available sources, including:
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Full name
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Contact details (e.g. phone number, email address, mailing address)
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Employment and professional background
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Information provided as part of an expert witness engagement
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Information submitted through our website, email, or phone enquiries
We may also collect information about interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, for analytical and improvement purposes.
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect your personal information when you:
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Contact us via email, phone, or our website
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Engage us for remuneration advisory or expert witness services
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Submit information through documents or reports relevant to a matter
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Attend meetings or consultations with us
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and services.
3. Why We Collect and Use Your Information
We collect and use personal information for purposes such as:
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Providing expert witness reports and advice on executive remuneration
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Responding to enquiries or providing requested services
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Complying with legal obligations, including court processes
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Communicating with you about our services
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Improving our website and offerings
We will not use or disclose your personal information for any secondary purpose unless you have consented or we are permitted or required to do so by law.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
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Legal representatives or courts where necessary in the course of providing expert witness services
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IT and administrative service providers who assist us in operating our business
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Other third parties where required by law
We do not disclose personal information to overseas recipients unless it is necessary for the services we are providing and you have given consent, or the disclosure is otherwise in compliance with the APPs.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Your information is stored securely in electronic and/or physical formats, and access is restricted to authorised personnel only. Where information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.
6. Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccuracies.
To make a request, please contact us at the details below. We may need to verify your identity before providing access. In some cases, we may charge a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs.
7. Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor performance. Cookies do not identify you personally but help us understand website traffic patterns.
You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we handle your personal information.