Privacy Policy
As part of providing our services and communicating with you, we collect personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
We are committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage any personal information you provide to us, or that we collect when delivering our legal services or interacting with you.
In this Privacy Policy, ‘us’ ‘we’ or ‘our’ means Barratt Law Pty Ltd (ABN 60 685 877 310) (Barratt Law).
Use of Our Website and Your Consent
By visiting or using our website at https://barrattlaw.com.au and providing personal information to us, you consent to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
What Personal Information We Collect
Barratt Law may collect and store personal information that you provide directly through our website contact form or through other channels, such as phone or email. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
Personal Contact Information: Billing and delivery addresses, email, and phone numbers.
Client Identity: Full name, date of birth, gender, job title, and photo ID.
Financial Information: Bank account or payment details, if relevant to your matter.
Profile Information: Information you share on social media, as well as your interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
Background Verification Data: Passport number, driver’s license number, and other information required to comply with laws or provide our services.
Sensitive Information: Sensitive information is a type of personal information that receives a higher level of protection under the law. It includes information about your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion, trade union or other professional memberships, philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation or practices, criminal records, health information, or biometric data.
During the course of providing our services, we may collect or encounter sensitive information in various situations, such as when conducting background verification checks, reviewing your CV, or assisting with specific legal matters (for example, information about trade union membership in the context of employment law). We will only collect sensitive information with your consent.
Transaction Information: Details about payments between you and us, or services you have purchased from us or others.
Technical and Usage Information: Information such as your IP address, login data, browser session and location data, device and network details, page views, search queries, browsing behaviour, and other aggregated information about your use of our website.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications from us or third parties, and your communication preferences.
Why we collect Personal Information
We collect personal information to provide our legal services, carry out conflict checks, communicate updates about your matter, and ensure we can deliver services efficiently. Where possible, we only collect the information necessary to provide our services or to meet professional and legal obligations.
We may collect personal information in several ways:
Directly from you: When you contact us by email or phone, provide information through our website enquiry form, or sign up for our services or marketing platforms.
Indirectly from your interactions: When you communicate with us, respond to surveys or promotions, update your email preferences, or otherwise interact with our website or services.
From third parties: This includes information from professionals who act or have acted for you, such as accountants, doctors, barristers, other solicitors, or professional advisors. It may also include information provided to us by recruitment agencies, job application platforms, or other third parties.
From publicly available sources: We may collect personal data from government agencies, and other public databases, such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and professional networking sites like LinkedIn.
We collect personal information for the purpose of providing our services, carrying out conflict checks, communicating with you, and ensuring we meet our professional and legal obligations.
Consent to collect information from third parties
We will obtain your express or implied consent before contacting any third party to collect your personal information, unless doing so is unreasonable or impracticable. In those circumstances, we will notify you as soon as reasonably possible after the information has been collected.
If you provide us with personal information about others, such as family members or employees, you must ensure they are aware that their information is being shared with us. You should also direct them to this Privacy Policy and explain how they can access it. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the authority to share their information.
How We Disclose Personal Information
We do not sell personal information or client data.
We may disclose personal information to our employees, officers, and professional advisers, but only where reasonably necessary to deliver our services. We may also disclose personal information where required to comply with legal obligations, or to protect the copyright, trademarks, legal rights, property, or safety of Barratt Law, our clients, or others.
By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Where we share your information with third parties, we will take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
How We Secure Personal Information
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information, whether it is stored electronically or in hard copy. Information that is no longer required is securely destroyed, and access to our systems is restricted to authorised personnel.
However, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your personal information may be stored or processed on third-party servers globally. While we implement safeguards to minimise the risk of loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration, these risks cannot be entirely eliminated. By using our website or services, you consent to the transfer, storage, and retention of your information on such servers.
Any transmission of information is at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of information sent to or received from us. Although we take steps to prevent unauthorised disclosure, we cannot guarantee that personal information will never be accessed or disclosed in a manner inconsistent with this Privacy Policy.
How to Access Your Personal Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you by contacting us at info@barrattlaw.com.au. In some circumstances, as permitted under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), we may decline your request for access.
Changes to Our Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by publishing the revised version on our website. Any changes take effect immediately upon publication. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we manage your personal information.
Cookies and Pixels
Cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and enhance your user experience. They do not access personal information stored on your device, such as your name, email address, or contact details.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can adjust your browser settings to disable them if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.