HQB Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy
HQB Chartered Accountants is committed to respecting the privacy of its clients.  We understand how important it is for you to feel confident & secure when we deal with your personal information.

Information Protection & Collection
Our ability to provide you with efficient and quality service relies on us collecting certain personal information from you.  We will not engage in any practice that contravenes any information protection principles contained in the Privacy Act.

HQB Chartered Accountants declares that it will:

• Not collect personal information by any unlawful means
• Make the individual to whom the information relates aware of the purpose for which the information is being collected and the intended recipient of the information
• Ensure that any information collected is relevant to that purpose and is accurate and up to date
• Ensure that the information is kept for no longer than is necessary and the information is disposed of securely
• Ensure that the information is protected against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, modification and disclosure
• Provide the individual with access to the information on request

HQB Chartered Accountants reserves the right to send you important information on our products and services.  However, a request can be made not to receive such information by contacting our office.

Any information gathered from you will be used to provide agreed services and to assist us in the following areas:

• Complete your Taxation Return
• Accounting and/or Financial Planning Services
• Complete office forms and associated documentation

This information will only be shared when necessary with authorized Government bodies (such as the Australian Taxation Office).

When contacting HQB Chartered Accountants, you may be asked to provide your name, mailing and/or e-mail address and contact numbers.  This information is requested by our staff in order to help us verify your identify.  At times it will be necessary for us to use this contact information to communicate with you regarding administrative issues.

Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy statement or how HQB Chartered Accountants deals with your personal information we can be contacted using the following methods:

Email:         enquiries@hqb.com.au
Phone:        02 6652 2333
Fax:            02 6651 2958
Postal:        The Privacy Officer, PO Box 919, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450