Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2024  ·  Tributum Law, Level 1 / 195 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000

1. About This Policy

Tributum Law (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, email address, phone number and postal address
• Information about your legal matter, financial position or tax affairs that you choose to share with us
• Correspondence and instructions you provide to us
• Website usage data (pages visited, browser type, IP address) via cookies and analytics tools

We collect this information directly from you, from third parties with your consent (such as your accountant or financial adviser), and automatically through our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide legal services and advice
• Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
• Meet our legal and regulatory obligations (including our obligations as a law practice under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA))
• Improve our website and services
• Send you relevant updates or newsletters, where you have consented

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose your information to:

• Courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies (including the ATO and State Revenue Offices) where required in the conduct of your matter
• Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our practice (such as IT providers and cloud storage), under confidentiality obligations
• Other professionals involved in your matter (such as barristers, accountants or expert witnesses) with your consent
• Law enforcement or government agencies where required by law

5. Legal Professional Privilege

Information you provide to us in our capacity as your legal advisers is subject to legal professional privilege. We maintain strict confidentiality obligations in accordance with our professional duties as solicitors.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access. Our systems use industry-standard security measures including encryption and access controls. We retain your information for as long as required by law or necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

7. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however some features of our website may not function properly as a result.

8. Access & Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate, out of date or incomplete. To make a request, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, please contact us in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Tributum Law
Level 1 / 195 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
GPO Box 1831, Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: +61 405 014 888
Email: contact@tributumlaw.com