Plumbing & Gas Works
Privacy Policy
What Personal Information We Collect
Types of information we collect.
Contact & Service Name: address of property for service, email address, phone number. To respond to enquiries, schedule appointments, provide quotes, and perform the service requested.
Financial & Billing Payment: details, bank account/credit card details (for processing payments), billing address, invoice history. To process payments, manage accounts, and comply with tax laws.
Service Details of the plumbing/gas issue, work history/job reports, appliance model numbers, location of specific pipework. To diagnose and repair problems, manage warranties, and maintain records for compliance/safety.
Website & Usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site (via cookies or analytics). To improve website functionality, track marketing effectiveness, and monitor security.
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How We Collect Personal Information
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Directly from You: Over the phone (for bookings), in person (onsite), via contact forms on your website, or via email/SMS.
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Automatically: Through cookies and tracking technologies when you use our website.
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Purpose of Data Collection (How We Use Your Information)
The primary purposes must be clearly stated:
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To provide the services you have requested (e.g., plumbing repair, gas installation).
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To invoice and process payments.
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To communicate with you regarding bookings, service updates, and follow-up requests.
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To comply with legal and safety obligations (e.g., providing gas compliance certificates, maintaining records for licensing bodies, tax compliance).
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For internal administration (e.g., training staff, quality assurance).
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For marketing purposes (where you have consented, with an easy opt-out).
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Disclosure of Personal Information (Who We Share It With)
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External Service Providers: Cloud storage, IT support, payment processors, and accounting software.
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Regulatory/Legal Bodies: When required by law (e.g., law enforcement, courts, or government bodies for licensing/safety audits).
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Business Associates: Only with our consent, such as an electrician or tiler we recommend for related work.
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Security and Data Retention
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Security: We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure (e.g., password protection, secure cloud storage, physical security over paper files).
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Retention: We only keep data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law (e.g., specific warranty periods or mandatory record-keeping for gas compliance certificates).
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Access, Correction, and Opt-Out Rights
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Access: Customers have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about them.
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Correction: Customers have the right to request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information.
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Marketing Opt-Out: Customers can easily unsubscribe or opt-out of marketing communications.
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Contacting Us About Privacy
Point of contact for privacy issues Steve Giles email steve@plumbingandgasworks.com.au
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