Your Information and Security
Hornsby Biz (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and managing your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Code of Professional Conduct.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and hold personal information in connection with our services, including bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, accounting software training, and cash flow coaching. It also explains how we handle website-related data, including cookies and analytics, as well as your rights to access, correct, or complain about how we manage your information.
Data Collection: We collect information you provide voluntarily, such as your name and email when requesting to join our Knowledge Base or subscribing to updates.
Third-Party Platforms: Our hub is hosted via Google Groups. By joining, you acknowledge that your data will be handled in accordance with both our privacy standards and Google’s privacy policy.
No Third-Party Selling: We will never share, sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We use your data strictly to provide you with bookkeeping insights and community updates.
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement robust measures to protect it from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. Our data security measures include:
Access Controls: Restricting access to personal information to authorised personnel only
Encryption: Using encryption technologies to protect data during transmission and storage
Physical Security: Storing physical records in secure, locked facilities
Training: Providing ongoing training to our staff on data protection and privacy obligations
Monitoring and Auditing: Regularly reviewing and updating security practices to align with industry standards and legal requirements
In accordance with the Privacy Act, we have procedures in place to respond to any data breaches that may occur, including notifying affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as required.
If you have any privacy concerns please email admin@hornsbybiz.com.au and our Privacy Officer will be in touch within 2 business days.
