1. Definitions
In this privacy policy (Privacy Policy):
- Our Clients means clients who have engaged us to use and perform legal services.
- Personal Information has the meaning given in the Privacy Act.
- Privacy Act means Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
- Site means the website operated by Walsh Legal Group at https://walshlegalgroup.com/
- We/us/our means Walsh Legal Group Pty Ltd (ACN 688 093 709), an incorporated legal practice registered in Queensland, Australia.
2. Purpose of Policy
This Privacy Policy details our privacy practices concerning personal information, including any Personal Information collected by us directly, in connection with our services, website or by other technological means.
3. Scope of Privacy Policy
We respect the privacy of Our Clients. This document outlines the Australian privacy principles which regulate how personal information is obtained and handled, from the collection, its use and future disclosures as well as how the information is stored and when and how it is disposed.
4. Collection of Personal Information
- Personal information is defined under the Privacy Act as any information that specifically identifies an individual or from which their identity can be easily obtained.
- To provide outstanding legal services to Our Clients we may need to collect relevant personal and sensitive information from them.
- The type of information we may collect includes:
- personal information – such as an individual’s name, location, date of birth and nationality
- Contact information – including an individual’s email address, telephone, user names, residential, business and postal address and other information that allow us to get in contact with them
- financial information – including details of bank or credit cards and other relevant payment methods; and
- other, including other personal and sensitive information we need to provide our services.
5. Use & Disclosure of Personal Information
- The nature of legal work we perform for Our Clients requires us to collect and hold personal and sensitive information about individuals. We collect this information about Our Clients or prospective clients during the course or conduct or proposed conduct of their legal matter.
- We also collect information from third parties such as government authorities, professional and statutory bodies, referrers, and professionals or individuals connected with the conduct of legal matters on behalf of Our Clients.
- We will not use any Personal Information other than for the purpose of which it was collected other than with the individual’s permission.
6. Consent & Confidentiality
- By using the Site and providing your information to us, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- It is our guarantee that we will treat your Personal Information responsibly and ethically. You are under no obligation to provide us with any of your information.
7. Access to Your Personal Information
- You can request access to your personal information at any time. You may also request for us to update any information or change any information that is incorrect. Any request is subject to the permissibility of the law.
- If for any reason we are unable to provide you with certain requested information, we will provide you with an explanation.
- You may request a copy of your information in writing addressed to: info@walshlegalgroup.com.
8. Information about other People
If you provide information to us about a third party (such as your directors, employees or someone you have business dealing with) you must ensure that you are entitled to disclose that information to us and that you have fully complied with the Privacy Act in relation to the collection, use or disclosure of that information.
9. Security of Information
- We take the security of your Personal Information seriously. All reasonable steps are taken to ensure that all information is treated confidentially and kept secure.
- Where we become aware of any breach to our security systems that breaches or is likely to result in a breach of your rights or freedoms with respect to your Personal Information, we will notify you and any supervisory authority as required by law.
- We are not liable for any loss, damage or claim arising out of another person’s use of the Personal Information where we were authorised to provide that person with the Personal Information.
10. Links
- Links from our website to third party services that we do not operate or control are provided for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of services that are not covered by this Privacy Policy.
- Third party services should have their own privacy and security policies which we encourage you to read before supplying any Personal Information to them.
11. Complaints
If you have any complaints about our privacy practices, please send details of your complaints to info@walshlegalgroup.com. We take complaints very seriously and will respond shortly after receiving written notice of your complaint.
12. Additions to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time in our sole discretion. All modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated privacy policy on the Site. Please check back from time to time to review the Privacy Policy.
Version Date: 19 August 2026
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