Privacy Policy
NewBusSearch is operated by Trader Classifieds a division of ACP magazines Ltd. Trader Classifieds understands the importance of privacy to you and has adopted this Privacy Policy as we recognise the rights of our clients and customers to keep their personal information private.
This policy sets out how Trader Classifieds collects, uses and discloses your personal information; It does not apply if you disclose personal information to a third party.
By accessing or using Trader Classifieds' services (including those offered through www.NewBusSearch.com.au ) you agree to the use and disclosure of your personal information in the manner described in this policy.
It is our responsibility to protect the privacy of information provided by users of our service, therefore, in accordance with the National Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 we have set up the following policy guidelines:
Why we collect & hold information:
Trader Classifieds will primarily collect and hold personal information to assist advertisers to sell the vehicle, equipment or item they have listed for sale and to assist buyers in the purchase process. We may also hold information for client and business relationship management and for marketing purposes.
The information we collect and how we collect it:
Trader Classifieds may collect information about you, such as your name and contact details, it considers necessary for Trader Classifieds (or its related bodies corporate) to provide the range of services we/they offer.
Trader Classifieds may collect personal information in a number of ways including: from you when you provide information directly to Trader Classifieds in person, by phone or in writing (whether electronic or otherwise); directly from you when you communicate with Trader Classifieds or from third parties such as Trader Classifieds' related companies, resellers of Trader Classifieds services and service providers to Trader Classifieds; And via applications or advertising on Trader Classifieds by organisations identified or described below (in "How personal information is disclosed").
Personal information collected by Trader Classifieds may include any of the following: your name, address and contact details; your bank account and credit card account details; your user ID's and passwords; information about the services provided to you and records of any communications with Trader Classifieds.
Where practicable, the purpose for which we collect personal information and the consequences of not providing it will be made clear at the time of collection. Users who are not registered with Trader Classifieds can visit our website without revealing who they are or other personal information. If you provide us with personal information through advertising on any Trader Classifieds' website we may log your usage of the site for the purposes below (in "Use of your information").
When you visit a website or use an application on newbussearch.com.au, Trader Classifieds’ records anonymous information such as IP address, time, date, referring URL, pages accessed, documents downloaded, type of browser and operating system.
Cookies may be used to help Trader Classifieds’ provide you with the full range of services it offers, remember your preferences, measure and analyse your usage of the website and for security purposes. You may adjust your internet browser to disable cookies. If you disabled cookies Trader Classifieds may not be able to provide you with the full range of services.
Cookies may collect and store your personal information. This policy applies to personal information collected via cookies.
NewBusSearch.com.au may include links to third party web sites, co branded web sites and applications and advertising served to NewBusSearch.com.au by third parties. Companies who operate third party sites may collect personal information through the use of cookies and otherwise. Trader Classifieds is not responsible for third party sites and recommends you read the privacy policy of third part sites before disclosing your personal information.
Use of your information:
Trader Classifieds will use the personal information we collect for the purpose disclosed at the time of collection, or otherwise as set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without first seeking your consent, unless authorised or required by law.
Generally we may only use and disclose your personal information:
- to provide the services requested by you
- to manage those services including, lead enquiries, billing and customer services
- to research, develop and improve Trader Classifieds' services
- to conduct surveys to determine use and satisfaction with Trader Classifieds' services
- to register you for events, promotions or competitions
- for direct marketing of products or services and to keep you informed of new developments we believe may be of interest to you. If we contact you in this way without obtaining your prior consent, we will provide you with the opportunity to decline any further marketing communications;
- to third parties where we have retained those third parties to assist us to provide the services you have requested and
- to third parties who provide services to us such as consultants and freelancers
How personal information is disclosed:
Trader Classifieds may disclose personal information to individuals and organisations other than Trader Classifieds including:
- Trader Classifieds staff and bodies corporate
- the public if you advertise with Trader Classifieds or use publicly available communications services
- individuals and organisations that advertise with Trader Classifieds
- outsourced service providers who assist Trader Classifieds to provide its services including:
- IT providers
- marketing / market research consultants
- professional advisers
- resellers of Trader Classifieds services
- organisations involved in a sale/transfer of Trader Classifieds assets, business or shares
- government and regulatory authorities as required by law
- any of the following if you submit an enquiry with Trader Classifieds:
- private advertisers
- licensed dealers or brokers
- operators of linked sites
- financial and insurance service providers
- vehicle or equipment inspection service providers
If you do not want Trader Classifieds to disclose your personal information to these individuals and organisations do not submit enquiries.
Access to your information:
Individuals are able to exercise their rights as outlined in the Privacy Act when relating to information recorded and stored by Trader Classifieds. However, access may be refused in those situations where it would impact on the privacy rights of other persons or breaches any confidentiality agreement relating to that information. If at any time your details change or you would like to access any personal information we have collected about you, our Privacy Officer will be able to assist you.
Security:
Trader Classifieds will take all reasonable steps to keep secure any personal information which we hold and to keep this information accurate and up to date. Personal information is stored in a secure server or secure files. The Internet is not always a secure method of transmitting information. Accordingly, Trader Classifieds cannot accept responsibility for the security of information you send to or receive from us over the Internet or for any unauthorised access or use of that information.
Changes to this policy:
Trader Classifieds may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. We suggest that you visit our website regularly to keep up to date with any changes.
Contact us:
If you would like any further information, or have any queries, problems or complaints relating to Trader Classifieds Privacy Policy or our information handling practices in general, please contact us;
Email: privacy@traderclassifieds.com.au
Phone: Tel: 03 9567 4200; Fax: 03 9563 4554
Trader Classifieds - Head Office
73 Atherton Road
Oakleigh Victoria 3166
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