Privacy policy

Effective Date: 27 August 2025
Company: Werk Pty Ltd (“we,” “our,” “us”)

Werk Pty Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and managing personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website [insert website URL] or use our services.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Identifying Information: name, email, phone number, address, and other details you provide.

  • Sensitive Information: only with your consent or as required/authorised by law.

  • Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and interactions with our site.

  • Cookies & Analytics: information collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Interact with our website or services.

  • Contact us directly via email, phone, or forms.

  • Subscribe to updates or marketing.

  • Provide information to us through third-party services.

3. Why We Collect and Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services.

  • Communicate with you.

  • Personalise website experience.

  • Send marketing (with opt-out options).

  • Meet legal and compliance obligations.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Service providers and contractors assisting in operations.

  • Legal or regulatory bodies, as required.

  • Potential buyers or investors in a business transfer.

If disclosure occurs outside Australia, we will take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the APPs.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure.

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you, or request corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Requests should be made in writing to the contact details below.

7. Complaints

If you have a concern about how we handle your personal information, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable time. If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via www.oaic.gov.au.

8. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and third-party analytics to improve our services. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.

9. GDPR – Additional Information for EEA/UK Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, the following applies in addition to the above:

Lawful Bases for Processing

We will process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis under GDPR, such as:

  • Your consent.

  • Performance of a contract with you.

  • Compliance with a legal obligation.

  • Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion.

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Data portability (receive your data in a usable format).

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

  • Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

International Data Transfers

As we are based in Australia, your data may be transferred outside the EEA/UK. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Werk Pty Ltd
Email: admin@werk.net.au

If you are located in the EEA/UK and are unsatisfied with our response, you may also contact your local data protection authority.