Privacy Policy
At Computer Logic Pty Ltd (“Computer Logic”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. As a provider of comprehensive IT services, including managed services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and infrastructure support, we understand the sensitivity of the data entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you interact with us, whether through our website, services, or other communication channels. We adhere to all applicable privacy laws and regulations in Australia.
This policy reflects our dedication to maintaining a high standard of privacy protection for our valued clients, website visitors, and all other stakeholders. Just as we strive for excellence in delivering reliable and secure IT solutions, we are equally committed to safeguarding your personal information.
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals and entities whose personal information is processed by Computer Logic in the course of providing our IT services and managing our website computerlogic.com.au. This policy’s scope extends to cover various data handling scenarios, reflecting the comprehensive support we provide. This includes:
- Clients and Potential Clients: Individuals and organisations seeking or utilising our services, including managed IT services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity solutions, network support, infrastructure management, software development, and IT consulting services.
- Website Visitors: People accessing and browsing our website, computerlogic.com.au, regardless of whether they are clients or potential clients. This does not include non-human traffic such as automated bots, web scrapers, or malicious activities (including Denial of Service attacks). Such activities fall outside the intended scope of this Privacy Policy.
- Suppliers and Contractors: Individuals and organisations providing goods or services to Computer Logic.
· Employees and Job Applicants: Current and prospective employees of Computer Logic. - Users of Managed Systems: Individuals whose data is stored or processed on systems we manage on behalf of our clients, subject to specific agreements.
This policy does not apply to information that is already publicly available or is exempted from the relevant Privacy laws.
We strongly encourage you to carefully read this policy to fully understand our practices regarding your personal information. By using our services or accessing our website, computerlogic.com.au, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
2. Defining Personal Information
In the context of this policy, “personal information” means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable:
- Whether the information or opinion is true or not; and
- Whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not.
This includes, but is not limited to: name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, financial information, online identifiers (IP address, cookies), and employment details.
3. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information, including personal information, to effectively deliver our comprehensive IT services and continuously improve your experience. The specific information we collect depends on the nature of your interaction with us. Examples of information we may collect include:
- Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, job title, company affiliation. This is essential for communication, project management, service delivery, and account management.
- Business Information: Company name, industry, business size, IT infrastructure details, specific technology needs. This information is crucial for understanding your business requirements and tailoring our services to meet your unique needs.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, website usage data (cookies, analytics), network configuration details, system logs. This data helps us optimize our website, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the security of your systems.
- Financial Information: Billing address, credit card details (processed securely through PCI DSS compliant third-party payment gateways), bank account details (for payment processing). We handle financial information with the utmost security and confidentiality, adhering to strict security protocols.
- Support Information: Details provided during support requests, including descriptions of issues, screenshots, system logs, and remote access details. This information helps us diagnose and resolve technical problems efficiently and effectively.
- Job Application Information: Resume, cover letter, qualifications, references, and any other information provided during the application process. This information is solely used for recruitment purposes.
- Service Related Data: Data generated, stored, or processed on systems we manage as part of our managed services, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity offerings. This includes data residing on servers, networks, and cloud platforms. We treat this data with the highest level of confidentiality and security, adhering to strict confidentiality agreements and industry best practices.
- Marketing Information: Preferences for receiving marketing communications, participation in surveys or promotions.
We collect this information through several means, including:
- Directly from you: When you provide information to us through our website forms, email, phone calls, in-person interactions, or during project consultations.
- Automatically: Through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies on our website, computerlogic.com.au, as well as through system monitoring tools used in the provision of our services.
- From third parties: We may also collect information from third-party sources such as public company registers, credit reporting agencies, marketing platforms, or client referrals.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for a variety of purposes, all aimed at delivering exceptional IT services and maintaining a strong relationship with you. These purposes include:
- Providing Services: To deliver our comprehensive range of IT services, including managed IT services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, network support, infrastructure management, software development, and IT consulting. This includes system maintenance, network security, software installation, data backup, and disaster recovery, as detailed on computerlogic.com.au.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding your account, services, projects, invoices, and important updates.
- Marketing: To send you relevant information about our services, promotions, industry news, and educational resources. You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
- Improving Services: To analyse website usage data, user feedback, and service performance data to continuously improve our website, services, and customer experience.
- Personalisation: To personalise your experience on our website and tailor our services to your specific needs and business requirements.
- Recruitment: To process job applications, assess candidate suitability, and manage the recruitment process.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including tax reporting, data retention requirements, and responding to lawful requests from government authorities.
- Security: To protect our systems and data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We employ robust security measures to safeguard your data and our infrastructure.
- Billing and Payment Processing: To process payments for our services, manage your account, and resolve billing inquiries.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of recipients:
- Service Providers: We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as hosting providers, cloud platform providers, payment processors, email marketing platforms, and security vendors. We ensure these providers have robust data security measures in place and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Business Partners: We may partner with other businesses to offer joint services or promotions. In these cases, we will only share your information with your explicit consent.
- Legal Authorities: We will disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, such as a court order, subpoena, or other valid legal request.
- Related Entities: We may share your information with our related entities for internal business purposes and administrative functions.
- Potential Acquirers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to confidentiality obligations.
We will only disclose your personal information to third parties who have agreed to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy laws. We take steps to ensure that these third parties are subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations and data security standards.
6. Data Security Measures
We implement robust data security measures to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. These measures may include:
- Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest, adhering to industry-standard encryption protocols.
- Firewalls: Implementing firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to our systems and networks.
- Access Controls: Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only, based on a “need-to-know” basis.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Implementing MFA to enhance account security and prevent unauthorized access.
- Security Audits: Conducting internal and external security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems: Utilizing intrusion detection and prevention systems to monitor network traffic and detect suspicious activity.
- Employee Training: Providing comprehensive data privacy and security training to our employees on a regular basis.
- Secure Payment Processing: Using secure payment gateways to process financial transactions.
- Physical Security: Implementing physical security measures to protect our facilities and equipment.
- Incident Response Plan: Maintaining a comprehensive incident response plan to address data breaches and security incidents.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. We encourage you to take precautions to protect your personal information, such as using strong passwords, keeping your software up to date, and being cautious about suspicious emails and links.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website, computerlogic.com.au, may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are used for the following purposes:
- Website Functionality: To enable essential website features, such as session management, login functionality, and form submissions.
- Performance and Analytics: To track website usage, analyse user behaviour, and improve website performance. We use tools like Google Analytics to gather this information.
- Personalisation: To personalise your experience on our website and show you relevant content based on your browsing history and preferences.
- Advertising: To display targeted advertisements based on your browsing activity (with your consent where required).
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is being placed on your device. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. You can also use browser extensions to block tracking technologies.
8. Data Retention and Disposal
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
In general, we will retain your data for a period of no less than 3 months after the completion of the services or the termination of our agreement with you. This timeframe allows us to address any outstanding issues, comply with legal obligations, and maintain necessary records for auditing purposes.
When discarding personal information, we will securely destroy or de-identify your personal information in accordance with our data disposal policies.
9. International Data Transfers
In some cases, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside of Australia, for example, to our service providers who operate in other jurisdictions. When we do so, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with Australian privacy laws, including by implementing appropriate contractual safeguards.
10. Resolving Your Concerns: Complaints Process
If you have any concerns or complaints about how we have handled your personal information, we encourage you to contact us in the first instance using the contact information provided below. We will investigate your complaint and aim to resolve it within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). The OAIC can be contacted at:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5288
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: 1300 363 992
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices. Your continued use of our services or website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Computer Logic Pty Ltd
Suite 3, 1 Swann Road, Taringa, QLD 4068
1300 256 442
Online Message: via our Contact Us page
We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving any issues you may have in a timely and professional manner.