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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14 July 2026

Last Updated: 14 July 2026


 

1. Introduction

Harris Governance Advisory ("HGA", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information we collect, hold, use and disclose.


This Privacy Policy explains how we manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).


By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


 

2. Who We Are

Harris Governance Advisory

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Email: privacy@harrisgovernance.com.au

Website: www.harrisgovernance.com.au


3. What Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Identification Information

  • Full name 
  • Organisation 
  • Position title 

Contact Information

  • Email address 
  • Telephone number 
  • Postal address 

Business Information

  • Organisation details 
  • Governance documentation 
  • Committee and board information 
  • Governance structures 
  • Policy documents 

Website Information

When you visit our website we may automatically collect:

  • IP address 
  • Browser type 
  • Device information 
  • Operating system 
  • Pages viewed 
  • Date and time of access 
  • Referring website 

through cookies and analytics technologies.


4. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us via our website 
  • Submit an enquiry 
  • Request a proposal 
  • Engage our consulting services 
  • Subscribe to updates 
  • Register for workshops or events 
  • Communicate with us by email or telephone 
  • Provide information during consulting engagements 

Where practical, we collect personal information directly from you.


5. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries 
  • Deliver consulting services 
  • Prepare proposals and agreements 
  • Manage client relationships 
  • Provide governance advice 
  • Improve our website and services 
  • Comply with legal obligations 
  • Protect our legal rights 


6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to:

  • Professional advisers 
  • Information technology providers 
  • Cloud storage providers 
  • Payment processors 
  • Government agencies where required by law 
  • Courts or tribunals where legally required 

Any disclosure is limited to what is reasonably necessary.


7. Overseas Disclosure

We may use cloud-based technology providers whose servers are located outside Australia.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.


8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access 
  • Misuse 
  • Interference 
  • Loss 
  • Modification 
  • Disclosure 

Security measures may include:

  • Secure cloud storage 
  • Password protection 
  • Multi-factor authentication 
  • Device encryption 
  • Access controls 
  • Regular software updates 

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality 
  • Understand visitor behaviour 
  • Measure website performance 
  • Enhance user experience 

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.


10. Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics information is generally aggregated and does not identify individual users.


11. Marketing Communications

Where you subscribe to updates, newsletters or publications, we may send you information about:

  • Governance developments 
  • Industry insights 
  • Events 
  • Publications 
  • Services 

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.


12. Access to Personal Information

You may request access to personal information we hold about you.

Requests should be made by emailing:

privacy@harrisgovernance.com.au

We will respond within a reasonable period.

Access may be refused where permitted by law.


13. Correction of Personal Information

If you believe information we hold is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date, please contact us.

We will take reasonable steps to correct the information where appropriate.


14. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver our services 
  • Meet legal obligations 
  • Resolve disputes 
  • Enforce agreements 

When information is no longer required, we will securely destroy or de-identify it where appropriate.


15. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.


16. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for organisations and adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate authority or consent.


17. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy, you may submit a complaint by contacting:

Privacy Officer
Harris Governance Advisory

Email: privacy@harrisgovernance.com.au

We will investigate your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).


18. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The current version will always be available on our website.


19. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Harris Governance Advisory

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Email: privacy@harrisgovernance.com.au

Website: www.harrisgovernance.com.au

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