Privacy Policy

Niche Buyers Agents
Effective Date: 10/1/24

At Niche Buyers Agents, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By engaging our services or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
Property Preferences: Details about the types of properties you are interested in, location preferences, budget, and any other relevant criteria.
Financial Information: Details about your financial position to assist in property purchasing processes.
Communication: Any correspondence or enquiries made via email, phone, or through our website.
Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, access times, referring website addresses, and pages visited on our site (collected via cookies and other tracking technologies).

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Directly from You: When you contact us, fill out forms on our website, or communicate with us in person, by phone, or via email.
From Third Parties: With your consent, we may collect information from third parties such as financial institutions, real estate agents, or other entities related to the property purchase process.
Automatically: When you visit our website, cookies and other tracking technologies may collect information about your usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

Providing Our Services: To assist you in finding and purchasing property that meets your needs.
Communication: To respond to your enquiries, keep you informed about potential properties, and provide updates on the real estate market.
Compliance: To comply with our legal obligations under Queensland and Australian law.
Marketing: To provide you with information about our services, promotions, and newsletters, unless you opt out of receiving such communications.
Improving Our Website: To analyse usage trends and improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you have provided consent to share your information.
Service Providers: To third-party service providers, such as solicitors, conveyancers, or financial institutions, for the purpose of facilitating the property purchasing process.
Legal Requirements: When required to do so by law, such as in response to a court order or legal request.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or data storage system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete. Please contact us using the details below to make such a request.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and collect usage data. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Niche Buyers Agents is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will be effective from the date of posting.