Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to Privacy
HAAS Consulting Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. We handle your personal and financial information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). As a registered BAS Agent, we also follow strict professional confidentiality rules set by the Tax Practitioners Board and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Information We Collect
We collect personal data that is necessary to provide bookkeeping, accounting, and BAS services. This includes:
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Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
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Business Details: Business name, ABN/ACN, and trading names.
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Financial & Tax Data: Bank details, payroll information, invoices, receipts, Tax File Numbers (TFNs), and other financial records required for lodgements.
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Website Data: IP addresses, browser types, and cookies when you visit our web page.
How We Collect Information
We collect information directly from you when you:
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Fill out a contact form or request a quote on our website.
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Communicate with us via phone, email, or client portal.
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Engage our services and provide source accounting files or software access (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks).
Why We Collect and Use Your Information
We use your personal and financial information only for clear business purposes:
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To supply bookkeeping, payroll, and BAS agent services.
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To communicate with you regarding your accounts or lodgements.
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To interact with the ATO or other regulatory bodies on your behalf with your permission.
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To improve our website and client service.
Disclosing Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other government agencies as required by law.
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Third-party software providers and cloud storage hosts used to deliver our services (bound by strict confidentiality).
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Professional advisors, auditors, or accountants working on your behalf.
Data Security and Storage
We store your digital and physical records securely using password protection, encrypted cloud platforms, and secure servers. When we no longer need your personal data, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it, subject to our legal and tax record-keeping retention obligations.
Data Security and Storage
We store your digital and physical records securely using password protection, encrypted cloud platforms, and secure servers. When we no longer need your personal data, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it, subject to our legal and tax record-keeping retention obligations.
Access and Correction
You have the right to ask for access to the personal information we hold about you. You can also ask us to fix any details that are wrong or outdated. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us directly. If you are not happy with how we handle your complaint, you can reach out to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at 1300 363 992.
Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your data, reach out to us at:
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Email: amanda@haasconsulting.net.au
