Privacy Policy

At KBBS (AUST.) PTY LTD trading as kbs intelligence (referred to as kbs) privacy and data security is a top priority.

kbs are committed to protecting your privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) which are contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act).

This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, storage, use and disclosure by us of your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to information provided to us whether via this website or any other means and demonstrates how we will comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act. Although we will comply with this Privacy Policy in respect of information provided to us by persons under the age of 18 years, those persons must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian prior to using the Site and the parent or guardian will be responsible for appropriately supervising the person’s use of the Site.

What personal information we collect

Under the Privacy Act, personal information means information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable whether the information or opinion is true or not, and whether the information or opinion recorded in material form or not. All personal information that we collect, is reasonably necessary for the purposes relating to providing professional services to our clients or in conjunction with research relevant to our provision of current and future services.

The types of personal information we collect includes contact details such as name, email, phone and mailing address, position/title and work history.

All data, including personal information is received on a confidential basis and kbs has appropriate internal arrangements with its systems and staff to ensure that the confidentiality of the personal information is protected. When you visit our website, we (or our service providers) may obtain information from your personal computer that provides your internet address, your domain name (if applicable), the previous sites you have visited and when you visited the website.

Storage and security of personal information

We take reasonable steps to ensure the security of personal information held by kbs against risks such as loss or unauthorised access, destruction, use, modification or disclosure.

All data is stored in data centres in Australia, there is no offshore storage.

Provision of personal information to third parties & cross border disclosure

Unless we are required to disclose your personal information by law, Court or arbitration proceedings, by a regulatory authority, under regulations (including those made under the Corporations Act) or to fulfil a professional duty, your personal information will only be used by or disclosed to persons working at or for kbs and our contracted service providers. We will only disclose your personal information to third parties, without your consent, if permitted by the Privacy Act or authorised by some other law. It may be necessary for us to transfer personal information we hold about you to an organisation outside Australia. While we cannot guarantee the security of this information, we will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure the third party protects the personal information from unauthorised use or disclosure (data breach). If we become aware of a data breach from the third party, we will notify you of the data breach and will endeavour to work with you to limit the potential impact. We may transfer to people in foreign countries any of your personal information to fulfil the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. In many cases the transfer will be necessary for the performance of our contract with you or for the implementation of measures taken in response to a request by you or for the performance of a contract with a third party which is concluded in your interests. Either: (a) you consent to this transfer; or (b) we consider these service providers are bound to legislation similar to the APPs and we have a contractual mechanism with them to enforce your rights.

Cookies

When you visit the website the server may attach a “cookie” to your computer’s memory. A “cookie” assists us to store information on how visitors to the Site use it and the pages that may be of most interest. This information may be used to provide users of your computer with information that we think may interest the users of your computer. However, this information is not linked to any personal information you may provide and cannot be used to identify you.

If you choose, you should be able to configure your computer so that it disables “cookies” or does not accept them.

Forms

Our website may allow visitors to submit information via Self-Service forms (Employment and Contact request). The information submitted via the Forms may not be encrypted. Should you be concerned about the confidentiality of any information provided by any Self Service forms please do not hesitate to lodge this information with us via email. We may also use your contact information that you supply on this website to send you requested product information and promotional material and to enable us to manage your ongoing requirements, e.g. our relationship with you, e.g. invoicing, client surveys etc.

Access to information we hold about you

If you request access to the personal information we hold about you, we will respond to your request within a reasonable period of time and, where reasonable and practicable, give access to the information in the manner you request. This will be subject to any exemptions allowed under the Privacy Act. We may charge a reasonable fee for providing that information. When contacting us you have the option to either not identify yourself or to use a pseudonym. However, this will not apply if it is impracticable for us to communicate with you that way. We are required or authorised under Australian law (or a court or tribunal order) to only deal with individuals who have identified themselves. This will be subject to any exemptions allowed under the Privacy Act.

How to contact us

You may request your information or request we update your information by email to: [email protected] or post to Spaces, Level 1, 470 Saint Pauls Terrace Jubilee Place Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. You can also contact us if you have a query or complaint regarding how we handle your information.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions of using the KBBS (AUST.) PTY LTD trading as kbs intelligence (referred to as kbs) website.

By using our website you agree to be bound by the terms set out below. If you disagree with any part of these terms, do not use our website.

In these terms and conditions, “website” means the whole part of the web pages located on the domains of kbs.io

This website and its content is the copyright of KBBS Limited – © KBBS Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Anyone accessing this site is entitled to view any part of it and to print for personal, non-commercial use. If you wish to copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public or otherwise use anything on this website, you must obtain prior written permission from KBBS (AUST.) PTY LTD trading as kbs intelligence.

This website is run by kbs to promote its business. The information presented is intended as a general guide only. kbs may change these terms at any time without notice. While we take all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information accessed via this website we cannot guarantee or give any warranty as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any information or material appearing on it. kbs and its directors, employees or associates will not accept any liability caused by any inaccuracy. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

No linking is permitted to the Site unless it is the subject of a separate specific written agreement between you and us (KBBS (AUST.) PTY LTD).

From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s). This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice (see above), which forms part of these terms and conditions.

kbs is not liable to you or anyone else if interference with or damage to your computer systems occur in connection with any use of this website, including the Services, or the websites of people or entities that are hyperlinked from this web site. You must take your own precautions to ensure that whatever you select for your use from this website is free of viruses or anything else (such as worms or trojan horses) that may interfere with or damage the operations of your computer system.

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws in force in New South Wales, Australia and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia and any courts which may hear appeals from these courts in respect of any proceedings in connection with these terms and conditions or this web site.

If you are unable to access the site for any reason in the future, please email: [email protected]