Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Introduction

Express Permits ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out our contact or enquiry forms
  • Call our office
  • Email us directly
  • Use our building permit and property compliance services

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Property address/location
  • Property and project details
  • Service requirements

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Access times
  • Pages viewed

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process your enquiries and provide our services
  • Contact you regarding your service enquiry
  • Schedule site visits and assessments
  • Send service updates and notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business (e.g., building surveyors, engineers, consultants)
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

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

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Australian Privacy Principles

We are committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For more information about your privacy rights, you can visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) website at www.oaic.gov.au.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us.