Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Architect’s List (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thearchitectslist.com.au, including any related services, features, or content (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly: When you nominate a consultant, submit a profile, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, business name, and any other details you choose to provide.

Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behaviour on the Site.

Cookies and tracking technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the Site and our directory of verified consultants, process nominations and profile submissions, respond to your enquiries and communications, improve and personalise your experience on the Site, analyse usage trends and Site performance, comply with legal obligations, and protect against misuse of the Site.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Site (such as hosting, analytics, and form processing providers), with your consent or at your direction, or as required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Consultant profiles that are verified and published on the Site are publicly visible by design, including business name, category, state, description, and contact details provided.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (such as embedded forms or analytics tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and applicable privacy legislation, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, request deletion of your personal information, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@thearchitectslist.com.au.