Empire Marina Bobbin Head Pty Ltd, hereafter referred to as Empire Marinas, takes privacy seriously. In December 2000, the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 (the Amendment Act) was passed by federal Parliament. The new Act came into effect for most organisations covered by the Privacy Act on 21 December 2001. There are 13 National Privacy Principles which are set out on the quick reference guide published by the Australian Government.
Empire Marinas currently retains and will from time to time collect, information from its customers and other associated groups and individuals. This information is collected and used primarily for purposes relating to customer contact , in order to provide information in the form of newsletters, faxes, flyers, and other material relevant to assisting customers in understanding the services provided by Empire Marinas and to invite their further participation and for conducting business either through providing its services or seeking services and arranging payments thereof.
Information that is retained by Empire Marinas is updated upon receipt of notification of changes and is protected from distribution outside of Empire Marinas except with the permission of each relevant company or individual.
Customers and other associated groups or individuals can at any time request from Empire Marinas the type of information that is retained about them. Access to information about any individual or company can be given to them, except to the extent that such information might conflict with the provisions of the Privacy Principles.
Wherever possible Empire Marinas will offer customers the option of not identifying them in any transactions where information is collected or retained, if relevant or practical.
Information will not be provided to foreign countries unless an express authority is received by the relevant customer, company of individual or the company is compelled by law.
Sensitive information will not be collected about individuals unless Empire Marinas is provided with an express authority and the National Privacy Principles apply.
Privacy Officer
Empire Marinas has designated a staff member as its Privacy Officer. Details for contacting the Privacy Officer are:
John Lawler
johnl@empiremarinas.com.au
Director
Empire Marina Bobbin Head PO Box 3200
Nth Turramurra NSW 2074
Changes to information retained by Empire Marinas
If information retained by Empire Marinas requires changes please write or email the Privacy Officer
Requests for information
Information regarding marina and customer services and other relevant information can generally be obtained by phone, fax, in person, email or the Empire Marinas website at www.empiremarinas.com.au
Personal details provided to Empire Marinas in order to supply requested information or services would only be retained in order that the supply of information and services may be undertaken.
Requests for anonymity
Will be offered to customers and others seeking or providing information in all correspondence as well as electronic media (website and email).
Important links and contact details
For full details regarding the National Privacy Principles including all clauses and legislation: www.privacy.gov.au
The Privacy Commissioner can be contacted at:
Telephone: 1300 363 992 (for the cost of a local call anywhere in Australia) TTY: 1800 620 241 (this number is dedicated for the hearing impaired only) Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 1042
Facsimile: +61 2 9284 9666
E-mail: privacy@privacy.gov.au