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This Privacy Statement applies to Apollo Communications Pty Limited and its related bodies corporate (Apollo). Apollo is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals. To deliver on this commitment to privacy, Apollo will comply with the legislation and regulations of the countries in which it operates. Apollo is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) as amended by the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Cth) (the Act), the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained within the Act and the New Zealand Privacy Act 1993 (the NZ Act) (collectively, the Acts).

All employees of Apollo, and business partners that do business with Apollo, are required to comply with the Acts and this Privacy Statement. Apollo has a Privacy Policy which can be obtained by emailing info@Apollocommunications.com.au.

Information or opinions which are collected, held, used or disclosed by Apollo about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, will be protected by the standards outlined in this Privacy Statement. To deliver its commitment to privacy, Apollo will:

• be bound by, and comply with the Acts in relation to personal information make available this Privacy Statement to all employees, officers and business partners to promote awareness of their requirement to comply with our privacy standards, and to anyone else who asks for it;
• ensure that lawful, fair and unobtrusive means are used to collect personal information that is necessary for its business purposes; • collect sensitive information only with the individual’s consent and not disclose any personal information to an unrelated third party, except with the individual’s consent or where permitted to do so by law;
• take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify personal information in a secure manner when there is no further need for it or Apollo is required to do so by law;
• take reasonable steps to ensure that only authorised personnel who have agreed to keep personal information confidential have access to the information;
• take reasonable steps to keep personal information up to date, accurate and complete; and
• provide individuals access to their personal information on request periodically review and revise this Privacy Statement and related documents to maintain relevance.

Apollo recognises and respects the importance of each individual’s privacy. This Privacy Statement and related documents ensure all personal information held by Apollo is handled appropriately and kept confidential.

What does Apollo use personal information for?

Any personal details you provide will be used for the purpose for which it was provided. This may involve disclosing your personal information to related bodies corporate within Apollo, or to service providers who assist in operating Apollo’s business. All of these organisations are required to comply with the principles of this Privacy Statement.

If you send your resume to Apollo’s website, you give express consent to use, disclose and store your personal information for the purposes of potential recruitment by Apollo or one of its associated joint ventures or related bodies corporate. When it is considered the information is no longer needed, any details that will identify you will be removed, or we will take reasonable steps to destroy the information.  Any filed resumes will be secured and protected from unauthorised access.

If your request is for company newsletters or other material, your details and information about the newsletters, or the material you wish to receive will be held on the client database and used for the purpose of administering your subscription or request.

Your email details may be used to contact you from time to time to provide you with information about Apollo. With regard to other interactions through which personal information is obtained, your details will only be accessible to and used by, appropriate personnel. Apollo does not use or disclose any personal details you provide for the purposes of direct marketing.

Disclosing personal information

In some circumstances Apollo may disclose personal information to entities located outside Australia, including to its own related bodies corporate, third party service providers and business partners.

These entities are required to comply with this Privacy Statement. Apollo will only make such disclosures to achieve the purpose for which the information was provided. Otherwise, Apollo’s policy is not to disclose any personal information to any unrelated third party, except with your consent, or where permitted by law to do so.

There are certain safeguards which must be met before transferring personal information outside Australia. These are set out in the Acts and the relevant laws in the applicable jurisdiction. When disclosing information overseas, Apollo will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient will handle the information in a manner consistent with the Acts and applicable law.

New Zealand Residents only – to comply with its obligations under the Employment Relations Act 2000, Apollo will disclose the name of a new employee, who is entering into an individual employment agreement, to any union that has a collective employment agreement covering the employee’s work unless, the employee completes the prescribed form indicating their objection within 30 days of commencing employment.

Retention and disposal of information

Apollo will only keep personal information it needs for the purpose for which it was collected. Apollo will take reasonable steps to dispose of such information when it has no further need to use it, or it is required by law to do so.

What information does Apollo collect via its website?

Apollo’s website allow contact with Apollo for the purpose of requesting information about Apollo or making other enquiries. By submitting the contact form, you provide certain personal information which may include your name, email address and any other details you include in your form. This information is collected for the purpose of dealing with your request.

Apollo may not be able to deal with your request without this information. No other personal information is collected via Apollo’s website.

Email security

Any emails you send or receive will be automatically checked for viruses and copied for email archives. Apollo’s IT administrators may have access to emails to manage email security.

Security of information

You should be aware that the internet is not a secure environment. However, Apollo uses all reasonable efforts to ensure that any personal information collected, in whatever format, is held securely. In addition, only authorised personnel have access to personal information and are required to comply with this Privacy Statement.

Use of cookies

A cookie is a small text file downloaded onto the user’s computer or mobile device when they access a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website’s owners and third parties.

Cookies do not identify the user as an individual but do identify the computer or mobile device they use to access the internet and can therefore be used to collect information about the person’s use of the internet. Cookies do not allow access to any information stored on the user’s computer or mobile device.

Apollo does use cookies in some aspects of its websites. Where used, the information collected is used to evaluate and improve the website’s effectiveness and to improve your experience when you visit it. Cookies are not used by Apollo to identify who you are or to send you advertising.

Accessing and updating personal information

Upon request, Apollo will provide you with access to the information held about you, unless there is an exception which applies under the Acts. If you are refused access to the information, you will be provided with reasons for the refusal and inform you of any exceptions relied upon under the Acts Apollo takes reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is accurate, complete and up to date whenever we collect or use it.

If personal information held about you is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date, please let us know so that we can correct this information. You can access your personal information and notify any change, modification or correction, by contacting Apollo by email at info@ApolloCommunications.com.au

Complaints and further information

If you have a complaint or require further information about how Apollo handles personal information or privacy issues, please complete the Privacy Act Complaint Form and contact Apollo’s Privacy Officer by email at info@ApolloCommunication.com.au.

Changes to this privacy statement

From time to time it may be necessary for Apollo to review and revise this Privacy Statement. Apollo reserves the right to change this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes to this Privacy Statement will be advised by posting an updated.