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privacy policy
Updated November 2005
This document sets out the practices of the Benchmark Estimating Software in relation to
the handling of personal information collected from visitors to Benchmark Estimating Software websites.
1. Statement of Commitment
Benchmark Estimating Software respects the privacy rights of all individuals visiting
Benchmark Estimating Software websites and is committed to collecting and storing
personal information in an ethical and appropriate manner. Furthermore, Benchmark Estimating Software
is committed to ensuring that all Benchmark Estimating Software directors, officers, employees
and agents comply at all times with the Benchmark Estimating Software policies and obligations
under privacy legislation currently in force in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom,
Ireland and Hong Kong. Benchmark Estimating Software has adopted the National Privacy
Principles (‘the Principles') contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) of the Commonwealth Government
of Australia for the purposes of developing these policies. A copy of the National Privacy Principles
is available from the Benchmark Estimating Software Privacy Officer or via the internet
at www.privacy.gov.au.
2. Why do we collect personal information?
When you visit a Benchmark Estimating Software site, Benchmark Estimating Software
service provider may record your server address, domain name, the date and time of your visit to
this site and the pages you viewed. This information is used for statistical and website
development purposes only.
We collect personally identifiable information that is specific and volunteered by visitors to
Benchmark Estimating Software websites. This information may include your name, title,
company, address, contact telephone number and email address. We may also request other personal
information about you as part of an Online Application for current employment opportunities,
surveys, special offers or when you request particular services.
This information is typically used for accessing specific site areas and reference material,
information requests, submitting resumes and ensuring that communications are relevant.
Where we have obtained your consent, we may send you promotional information from time to
time, including details of current issues, future events, or seminars. If you no longer
wish to receive this information you may remove your name from our list by either;
- following the 'Unsubscribe' instructions contained within the email
or
- e-mailing us at
benchmark@benchmarkestimating.com with your full name and email address details
Information will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except where
it is provided to a contractor or supplier for the purposes of undertaking services
which are required for the ordinary administration of the Benchmark Estimating Software business.
3. Cookies
Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to your computer's
hard disk for record-keeping purposes. Cookies also provide us with aggregate
information on how people use our website, including identifying the pages visited.
This information helps us to make ongoing improvements to our site. Cookies
do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's browser.
Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies. If you do not wish to receive any
cookies you may set your browser to refuse cookies.
The use of cookies can enhance the value to you of what is offered on our website,
because they can enable information most relevant to your needs to be easily accessed
4. Storage and security of your personal information
Benchmark Estimating Software will use reasonable endeavors to keep secure
any information which we hold about you, and to keep this information accurate and
up to date. Your information is stored on secure servers that are protected in
controlled facilities. Information will be kept until it is out of date or no longer
required, at which time it will be destroyed or de-identified.
You can also play an important role in keeping your personal information secure, by
maintaining the confidentiality of any password and accounts used on the
Benchmark Estimating Software website. Please notify us immediately if there is any
unauthorized use of your account by any other Internet user or any other breach of security.
5. You can access, change or delete the information we keep about you
All personal information kept about you is available at any time
via direct email request. To access your information, send an
email to
benchmark@benchmarkestimating.com
with details of your request.
6. Links to other Websites
This privacy policy only applies to Benchmark Estimating Software sites.
Benchmark Estimating Software is not responsible for the privacy practices of
organisations linked to Benchmark Estimating Software websites. Before disclosing
your personal information on any other website, we suggest you examine the terms and conditions of use.
7. Enquiries, Complaints and Contact Details
Anyone who requires further information regarding the Benchmark Estimating Software
privacy practices or feels that there has been an unwarranted
invasion of their privacy should contact
benchmark@benchmarkestimating.com or the Benchmark Estimating Software
Privacy Officer, Daniel Brown, on 02 4422 3444 or by email
daniel@benchmarkestimating.com
8. Future changes
Benchmark Estimating Software reserves the right to amend its privacy policy
at any time for any reason. An updated version of the policy will be posted on the website.
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