Privacy Policy

  • Thank you for visiting our Website and for reviewing our Policy. We respect the importance of your privacy and the Personal Information in our care. This Policy demonstrates our firm commitment to protecting your information.

    We are subject to, and ensure that all Personal Information we collect is handled in compliance with, the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Act). This Policy outlines how we collect, hold, use and disclose information (including Personal Information). It also includes our Credit Reporting Policy, which explains how we manage Credit Information in accordance with the Act and the Credit Reporting Code.

  • 2.1. Types of Information We Collect

    We collect both Personal Information and non-personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide.

    2.2. How We Collect Personal Information

    We may collect information:

    • from you directly (including enquiries, forms, correspondence, emails, negotiations regarding goods, services or property)

    • during the process of appointing you as a supplier

    • from your online account activity or website interactions

    • from authorised representatives

    • from third-party contractors and suppliers

    • from publicly available sources

    • from third parties (e.g., a spouse) where direct collection is unreasonable or impractical. In such cases, we will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable.

    2.3. Examples of Personal Information

    This may include your name, contact details, address, telephone number, email address, financial limits, and your budget relating to goods, services or property.

    2.4. Information Collected Automatically

    We may record:

    • internet address, domain name, date/time of visit

    • pages viewed, browser and operating system

    • referring website

    • cookies (which you may disable in your browser settings)

    2.5. Third-Party Information

    If you provide us with Personal Information about others, you warrant that they have consented to this disclosure.

  • 3.1. How We Use Your Personal Information

    This may include:

    • providing goods, services, or property

    • recruitment

    • contract negotiations

    • supplier engagement and relationship management

    • customer service and responding to queries

    • analysing client needs and improving services

    • direct marketing (you may opt out at any time)

    • administrative and accounting purposes

    • any purpose connected with our service delivery

    3.2. Secondary Use

    We will not use Personal Information for purposes other than the purpose of collection unless:

    • you consent, or

    • you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure.

    3.3. Disclosure of Personal Information

    We may disclose your information:

    • to contractors, agents and service providers

    • as required or authorised by law

    • as necessary to provide services, goods or property

    • to affiliated third parties for marketing (with consent)

    • to authorised persons

    • to professional advisers

    3.4. Non-Personal Information

    May be used to improve website performance, products and services.

    • We do not collect Sensitive Information without your consent.

    • If collected, it will be directly from you and only when reasonably necessary.

    • Disclosure will comply with the Act.

  • You are not required to provide Personal Information; however, if you choose not to, we may be unable to deliver some services or communications.

    • Some Personal Information may be disclosed to overseas service providers (including the USA) for storage.

    • We take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with Australian Privacy Principles.

    • You consent to overseas disclosure for these purposes.

  • We may collect Credit Information when providing credit (e.g., extended payment terms) directly from you or from credit reporting bodies and third parties.

  • 8.1. Disclosure

    With consent, as required by law, or under Part IIIA of the Act, we may disclose Credit Information to:

    • credit reporting bodies

    • credit assessment and debt collection providers

    • contractors and service providers

    • current or prospective guarantors

    8.2. Uses

    We may use Credit Information to:

    • decide whether to provide credit

    • assess guarantors

    • collect debts and enforce guarantees

    • meet legal obligations

    8.3. Management Purposes

    We may use or disclose Credit Information to manage internal systems and address complaints.

    8.4. Rights with Credit Reporting Bodies

    You may request that credit reporting bodies:

    • do not use your information for pre-screening

    • refrain from using/disclosing your credit information if you are a victim of fraud

  • We may store Personal and Credit Information in hard copy or electronic form.
    We take reasonable steps to:

    • keep information up to date and accurate

    • protect information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure

  • 10.1. Accuracy

    We rely on the accuracy of information provided and may ask you to confirm details periodically.

    10.2. Access

    You may request access to your Personal or Credit Information. Requests must be made in writing or email.

    10.3. Correction

    If information is incorrect, we will take reasonable steps to correct it.

    10.4. Refusal

    If access or correction is refused, we will provide written reasons and complaint options.

  • Our Policy does not apply to external websites linked from our Website. We do not control third-party privacy practices.

  • We may update this Policy at any time. Updated versions take effect once uploaded to our Website.

    To lodge a complaint, contact us using the details in section 14.
    If unresolved, complaints may be escalated to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

    • We / Us / Our: YAS Property & Development Pty Ltd (ACN 609 952 178)

    • Act: Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

    • Credit Information: Identification, credit history, defaults, insolvency details, and related information

    • Personal Information: Information about an identifiable individual

    • Sensitive Information: Includes ethnicity, beliefs, sexual orientation, criminal record, health and biometric data

    • Website: www.yaspd.com.au

  • Attention:‍ ‍Privacy Officer

    YAS Property & Development Pty Ltd
    34 Nelson Street, Stepney, SA 5069
    PO Box 246, Burnside, SA 5066
    Ph: +61 8 83613298