Gatton Equipment Hire

Privacy & Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and any applicable Queensland privacy obligations.

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• Collection & Use of Information: we only collect personal information necessary to provide our services (such as name, contact details, job information, or uploaded files

• Data Storage & Security: all data is stored securely, with appropriate safeguards such as password protection, encryption, and secure backups. Where practical, data will be stored in Australia; if overseas providers (such as cloud service platforms) are used, we take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with Australian privacy standards

• Access & Corrections: you may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete

• Data Retention: records my be retained for legal and operational purposes (e.g. taxation compliance, business records) for a minimum of 7 years unless otherwise required by law

• Disclosure: we will not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Information may only be disclosed if required by law, regulation, or to protect our legal rights.

• Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme: in the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in accordance with the NDB scheme.

• Cookies & Website Analytics: our Sites may use cookies and analytic tools to improve user experience. By using the Sites, you consent to such use unless you disable cookies in your browser

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Limitation of Liability and Indemnity

Smooth Bark Pty Ltd and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliate will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Sites.

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Indemnity

Except where prohibited by law, by using these Sites you idemnify and hold harmless Smooth Bark Pty Ltd and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Sites or your violation of these Terms and Conditions

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Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia.

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Severability

If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed. All other provisions will not be affected and the rest of the Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.

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Changes

These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Sites and the way we expect users to behave on our Sites. We will notify users by email of changes to these Terms and Conditions or post a notice on our Sites. 

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