Effective: 1 October 2025
In this Privacy Policy, ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’ means Parnell’s Barristers Pty Ltd (ABN: 70 649 620 539). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
This Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information. By using our website or providing your personal information to us, you agree to this Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by publishing the revised version on our website. Please check our website periodically to stay informed of any changes.
What is personal information?
Personal information is information or an opinion about an individual who is reasonably identifiable. This may include your name, contact details, date of birth, and information about your use of our website.
What personal information do we collect?
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- your name;
- mailing or street address;
- email address;
- phone number;
- date of birth or age;
- payment details;
- device information (including IP address, browser type, and usage data);
- any information you provide to us via our website or communications with us (e.g. contact forms or surveys);
- details about services you have enquired about or received from us;
- information provided in relation to employment applications.
How do we collect personal information?
We may collect personal information:
- directly from you (e.g. when you contact us, complete a form, or apply for a role);
- through your interactions with our website;
- from third parties you have authorised to share information with us (e.g. recruiters, former employers).
We may also collect information automatically when you use our website, including through the use of cookies and analytics tools.
Why do we collect, use and disclose personal information?
We may collect, use and disclose personal information to:
- provide and improve our website and services;
- respond to your enquiries or feedback;
- send service or administrative communications;
- send you promotional or marketing materials (where permitted);
- analyse website usage and optimise performance;
- comply with our legal obligations;
- consider applications for employment.
We may also combine your information with that from trusted third parties to gain insights into user behaviour in a de-identified or aggregated form.
Do we use personal information for direct marketing?
Yes. We may send you updates or marketing communications where you have consented or where permitted by law. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
Who do we disclose your information to?
We may share your personal information with:
- our staff and related entities;
- third-party service providers (e.g. IT support, website hosting, email delivery);
- professional advisers;
- payment processors;
- anyone you authorise us to share it with;
- government agencies or regulators where required by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Cookies and website analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about how our website is used, improve functionality, and enhance user experience.
Cookies do not personally identify you, but they may be linked to your activity if you have previously submitted information to us. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of our website may not function as intended.
Security of your information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Accessing or correcting your information
You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. In some cases, access may be limited or denied as permitted by law.
Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Privacy Act or mishandled your personal information, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and work with you to resolve the issue.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
Contact us
For further information, to access or correct your information, or to make a complaint, please contact:
Parnell’s Barristers Pty Ltd
Email: enquiries@parnellsbarristers.com.au
Phone: +61 3 9225 7000