Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are & Information We Collect
Redfern Realty is a licensed WA property management and appraisal agency (Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978). We collect personal information to deliver our services, including:
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Contact details (name, address, phone, email)
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Rental application information (income, employment, rental history, references, identity documents)
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Property details and appraisal-related information you provide
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Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) collected automatically via cookies
We collect this information directly from you (via forms, phone, email, open home registrations) and automatically when you browse our website. You are not required to provide personal information, but without it we may be unable to deliver our services.
2. Why We Collect Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Process rental applications and manage tenancies
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Conduct property appraisals and related correspondence
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Market rental properties on advertising platforms (e.g. REIWA.com, realestate.com.au)
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Send you relevant property updates or service information (with your consent — you may opt out at any time)
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Improve our website and services
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Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing With Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
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Landlords or prospective tenants as needed to facilitate a rental arrangement
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Property portals and advertising platforms to list rental properties
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Trade contractors engaged to maintain or repair a managed property
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IT and property management software providers (some of whom may store data on overseas servers — we take reasonable steps to ensure equivalent privacy protections apply)
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Government agencies, courts or regulators where required by law
4. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections if your information is inaccurate or out of date
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Opt out of direct marketing communications at any time
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Lodge a complaint if you believe we have mishandled your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at pip@redfernrealty.com.au. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe at no charge.
5. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
6. Security & Retention
We protect your information using password-protected systems, restricted staff access, and secure document disposal. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, information is securely destroyed or de-identified.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and collect anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
8. Complaints
If you have a privacy concern, please contact us first at pip@redfernrealty.com.au. If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or 1300 363 992.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
