Sidelines Consulting & Advisory (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website www.sidelinesconsulting.com.au (the “Site”) or engaging our consulting services (the “Services”), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, job title, and contact details (such as email address, phone number, and business address)
• Company or organisation details
• Information about your use of our Site, including IP address, browser type, and activity logs
• Information you provide to us during consultations, meetings, or through online forms
• Any other information you voluntarily supply to us

We only collect personal information that is necessary for our business operations or as required by law.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information in various ways, including:

• When you visit our website or submit a contact/enquiry form
• When you communicate with us by phone, email, or in person
• When you engage us for consulting services
• From publicly available sources or third-party providers, where appropriate and lawful

Where reasonable and practical, we will collect personal information directly from you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for purposes such as:

• Providing and managing our consulting services
• Communicating with you and responding to your enquiries
• Managing billing, accounts, and administrative matters
• Sending you updates, insights, or marketing materials (you can opt out at any time)
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than that for which it was collected without your consent, unless permitted or required by law.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Employees, contractors, and consultants who need the information to perform their duties
• Third-party service providers (e.g. IT support, marketing, accounting, or cloud storage providers)
• Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

We take reasonable steps to ensure any third parties handle your personal information securely and in compliance with the APPs.

5. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers or data storage systems may be located outside Australia. Where personal information is transferred overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that it is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and this Policy.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you.
To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time and may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and collect analytical information about site usage.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

9. Direct Marketing

We may use your personal information to send you marketing communications about our services or industry insights that may interest you.
You can opt out of receiving marketing materials at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

10. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us using the details below. We will investigate your complaint and respond promptly.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of our Site or Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

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

📧 Email

Last updated: 12 October 2025