PROPERTY
PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Thomas Charles Property (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website at www.thomascharles.com.au.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Property preferences (e.g. budget, location, property type)
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Enquiry details and communication history
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Any other information you provide to us voluntarily
We may also collect non-personal information such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information in a number of ways, including when you:
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Submit an enquiry via our website
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Register your interest in a property or development
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Contact us via email or phone
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Subscribe to marketing communications
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Engage with us through social media or advertising campaigns
4. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and use your personal information to:
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Provide property information and services
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Connect you with relevant developments and opportunities
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Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
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Manage relationships with buyers, investors, and developers
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Send marketing communications (where consent is provided)
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Improve our website, services, and user experience
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
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Property developers and project partners (where relevant to your enquiry)
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Referral partners (e.g. brokers, advisors) with your consent
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Service providers who assist in operating our business (e.g. CRM systems, marketing platforms)
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Professional advisors (e.g. legal or accounting services)
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Government or regulatory bodies where required by law
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Marketing Communications
If you have opted in, we may send you updates about:
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New property developments
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Investment opportunities
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Market insights
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:
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Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
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Contacting us directly
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:
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Understand how users interact with our website
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Improve functionality and performance
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Deliver relevant advertising
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from:
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Misuse
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Interference
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Loss
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Unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Thomas Charles Property
Email: info@thomascharles.com.au
Website: www.thomascharles.com.au