Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: 05/05/2025

At Absolute Books & BAS, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from you when you interact with our website, inquire about our services, or engage with us for bookkeeping and related services. The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to:

Name
Contact details (phone number, email address)
Business information (ABN, business name, etc.)
Financial records (transaction details, payment information, etc.)
Any other personal information necessary to provide our services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

Provide and manage our bookkeeping services
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Process payments and financial transactions
Ensure compliance with Australian taxation and regulatory requirements
Communicate with you regarding our services, promotions, or updates
Improve our website and services based on feedback and usage data

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

To service providers who assist with our bookkeeping services (e.g., accounting software platforms, payroll processing, or payment gateways)
To comply with legal obligations, including reporting to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other relevant authorities
With your consent or as required by law

We will never sell or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, and disclosure. Our security measures include:

Secure storage of personal data
Encryption for sensitive transactions
Access controls to prevent unauthorised personnel from accessing your data

While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. These technologies help us:

Analyse site traffic
Improve website functionality
Personalise content and advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of some parts of our website.

6. Accessing and Updating Your Information

You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal information that we hold. If you wish to request a copy of your personal information or make corrections, please contact us at the details provided below.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Once your personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Absolute Books & BAS
Email: info@absolutebooksnbas.com
Phone: 0413 205 297