NEWSTEADS PRIVACY STATEMENT
Newsteads Auctions is committed to protecting the privacy of all subscribers and customers who utilise our services. In order to ensure
that we are consistent in this approach, Newsteads has adopted
a Privacy policy to comply with the National Privacy Principles
contained within the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act
2000.
PRIVACY POLICY
Newsteads take our obligations under the Privacy Act seriously. This policy
is written to ensure that we respect and keep safe all the
personal information you may provide to Newsteads in any transaction
you have with us.
Collection of Information
We
only collect information from you that is necessary for what
we do. For example, when you subscribe to our newsletter, we will
be asking you for your name and email address so that we can ensure that we provide quality service
that includes keeping you updated on upcoming auctions.
We may use the information you provide to us to help improve
the services we offer and to measure the interest shown in
our services.
Newsteads undertake to only collect information by lawful and
fair means. This means we will never be unreasonably intrusive.
Newsteads will provide all subscribers the opportunity
to "opt-out" of receiving promotional material either
electronically or in hard copy. "Opt-out" links
will be included on all newsletters.
Use and Disclosure
Personal
information is collected for the purpose of newsletter mailouts and processing
of payments. Newsteads do not provide any other commercial organisation personal
details on any subscriber or customer.
Data Quality
Newsteads endeavour to ensure that all data collected is accurate
and well maintained. All computer access is password controlled
and Newsteads has a policy to deal with security of information
to ensure maximum protection of our subscriber's personal details.
Openness
Any subscriber who has furnished personal details to Newsteads will have the right to seek out the information we
hold on them. Newsteads undertake to respond to any subscriber
enquiry regarding what information we hold, how we use it
and where or how it is disclosed.
Access and Correction
Anyone
who has provided personal information to Newsteads may access
this information and issue corrections if necessary. Newsteads
undertake to ensure that any amendments to information are
actioned in a timely and efficient manner. In most cases,
you will be asked to verify your identity prior to personal
information being disclosed. This ensures that information
is only provided to the correct person and that the privacy
of others is not undermined. All requests for information
will be dealt with in a confidential manner and requests for
access will in no way effect any commercial arrangements that
may be in place between yourself and Newsteads.