Privacy & Data Collection Notice
The APL Group and its members are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy & Data Collection Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in the course of providing our services.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information, depending on your interaction with us:
- Name, address, email address, phone number and other contact details
- Identification information and business details
- Employment and professional information (e.g., résumés, qualifications, agency authorities)
- Livestock, property, or transaction-related information
- Payment details and invoicing information
- Any information you provide directly through forms, emails, phone calls, or digital platforms
We may also collect website usage and analytics data through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Collect Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
- Enquire about or engage our services
- Submit forms, applications, or documentation
- Attend sales, inspections, or auctions
- Communicate with our staff or agents
- Participate in marketing activities or surveys
- Use our website or digital platforms
We may also receive information from third parties such as vendors, purchasers, service providers, regulators, or publicly available sources where lawful and relevant.
3. Why We Collect Your Information
The APL Group and its members collect, hold, and use your personal information for purposes including:
- Providing livestock, property, and agency services
- Facilitating sales, marketing, inspections, and auctions
- Verifying identity and complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Managing customer relationships and business operations
- Processing payments, contracts, and documentation
- Communicating with you regarding services, opportunities, and updates
- Improving our services and digital platforms
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Buyers, sellers, vendors, or purchasers involved in a transaction
- Professional advisers, insurers, or service providers
- IT, marketing, and administrative support providers
- Regulatory bodies, law enforcement, or government agencies when required by law
- Third parties with your consent or where disclosure is reasonably necessary to perform our services
We do not sell or trade personal information under any circumstances.
5. Storage and Security
The APL Group and its members take reasonable steps to safeguard personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Information may be stored in physical files or secure digital systems, with access limited to authorised personnel only.
6. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccurate or outdated details. To make a request, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Website, Cookies & Digital Tracking
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to support functionality, enhance user experience, and analyse engagement. You may modify your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some features may not function optimally.
8. Direct Marketing
The APL Group and its members may use your personal information to provide you with updates, newsletters, marketing material, event information, and service offerings. To manage and distribute certain direct marketing communications, we use third-party platforms such as Mailchimp.
These platforms may be operated by organisations located outside Australia. As a result, your personal information may be transferred to, stored by, or processed by overseas service providers. While we take reasonable steps to ensure these providers maintain appropriate privacy and data security standards, you acknowledge that privacy laws in other jurisdictions may differ from Australian requirements.
You may opt out of direct marketing at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this notice, wish to access or update your information, or need further assistance, please contact:
APL Group
Email: info@aplgroup.net.au
