Privacy Policy
Mallon & Co understands the importance of respecting and protecting privacy. This Policy explains how we handle the personal information we may collect from time to time from individuals.
What is "personal information"?
"Personal information" means information or an opinion, in any form and whether true or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained from, that information or opinion. It includes information such as your name, address, date of birth and phone number.
Who collects the personal information?
The Personal information is collected by Mallon & Co or its employees and is stored on servers handled by Mallon & Co in accordance its Privacy Policy. Mallon & Co is required to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) when it collects and handles that personal information.
What personal information is collected?
The type of personal information that we collect about you will depend on the purpose for which we are engaged, and the information you disclose, or which we are obliged to collect.
Use and disclosure of your personal information
Your personal information may be used by Mallon & Co, our agents, and contractors for the following purposes:
- for the purposes explained at the time of collection;
- to provide the relevant legal services to you;
- for any other purposes required or authorised by or under applicable law (which includes without limitation the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)).
We will not disclose your personal information to third parties unless:
- you have consented to that disclosure (for example, at the time you provided us with your personal information);
- the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the performance of your instructions by us or is contemplated by your instructions;
- the disclosure is otherwise required or authorised by or under applicable law (which includes without limitation the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)).
Cookies
A cookie is a small string of information that a website transfers to your browser for identification purposes. Cookies may be used by Mallon & Co from time to time. Cookies do not identify individual users, although they do identify the user's Internet browser.
Most Internet browsers are set to accept cookies. If you prefer not to receive them, you can adjust your Internet browser to reject cookies, or to notify you when they are being used. There are also software products available that can manage cookies for you. Rejecting cookies can however limit the functionality of the site.
Website security
While Mallon & Co strives to protect its user's personal information and privacy, it cannot guarantee the security of any information that you disclose online and you disclose that information at your own risk.
Third party web pages
You should be aware that when you are on this website, you could be directed to other websites that are not operated or controlled by Mallon & Co.
Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third party websites and that these sites are not covered by this Privacy Policy. Third party websites may send their own cookies to users, collect data or solicit personal information. Third party websites should have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to read.
Queries, access and correction
If you have any queries about this privacy policy, or if you would like to access or correct the personal information that we hold about you, please contact Paul Mallon, Mallon & Co Lawyers, 1 Howard Street, Perth WA 6000 Australia, phone+61 8 9262 5300, facsimile +61 8 9463 6275.
Subject to some exceptions permitted by law, we will generally provide you with access to the personal information that we hold about you (although a reasonable fee can be imposed).
Amendments to this privacy policy
We reserve the right at our discretion to make changes to this policy at any time. Please check this page periodically for changes.
