Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
PhaseOne Partners (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard information across our advisory services, events, newsletters, and digital platforms.
We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where relevant, we also consider international standards (such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation) to ensure best practice for clients with global interests.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identity details: Name, job title, company, professional background.
Contact details: Email address, phone number, mailing address.
Business and professional information: Information you provide under NDA, including strategic, financial, or operational data related to your organisation.
Event and platform engagement: Registration details, attendance records, and interactions with digital platforms or online forums hosted by us.
Newsletter and communications data: Subscription preferences, engagement metrics, and feedback you provide.
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, and traffic patterns via Google Analytics and similar tracking tools.
Sensitive information (if applicable): Only where necessary and with your explicit consent (e.g., dietary requirements for events).

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

Direct interactions: When you engage our services, attend events, sign up for newsletters, or communicate with us.
Digital platforms: When you use our websites, online tools, or client portals.
Third parties: Where permitted, from publicly available sources, business partners, or service providers.
Automated technologies: Cookies and analytics tools when you visit our websites.

4. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

Deliver our related professional services.
Organise, manage, and communicate about events, seminars, or workshops.
Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (where consented).
Operate and improve our digital platforms and user experience.
Conduct research, analytics, and reporting (on an aggregated, anonymised basis where possible).
Meet contractual and legal obligations, including NDAs and compliance requirements.
Protect the security and integrity of our systems, clients, and information.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information to:

Trusted affiliates or service providers of PhaseOne Partners
Event partners and co-hosts, only as necessary for event participation.
Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, auditors) bound by confidentiality.
Regulatory or legal authorities, where required by law.
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Where information is shared with international service providers (e.g., cloud hosting or analytics platforms), we take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the APPs.

6. Marketing and Communications

You may receive newsletters, event invitations, or industry updates from us.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We will not add you to marketing lists without your consent.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use Google Analytics and cookies to understand website traffic, improve site performance, and enhance user experience. Cookies may track anonymised user behaviour. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect website functionality.

8. Data Security

We take all reasonable steps to protect personal information, including:
Secure storage (digital and physical).
Access controls and authentication.
Confidentiality protocols under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
Regular monitoring and updates of systems to prevent unauthorised access or misuse.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose, comply with legal obligations, or meet professional record-keeping standards. When information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or de-identified.

10. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or request corrections if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete. Requests can be made in writing (see Contact section below).

11. International Clients (Optional GDPR Note)

While our primary focus is Australian clients, international users should note that we may process limited personal data from outside Australia. If GDPR applies, we will only process your data on lawful bases such as consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interest.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

PhaseOne Partners
Contact: Lincoln Stollery, Founder & Managing Director
Website: www.phaseonepartners.com.au
Email: lincoln.stollery@phaseonepartners.com.au
Phone: +61 416 825 603,