Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2025
Business Name: Targa Property Advocates
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Targa Property Advocates, we understand the importance of protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Full name
- Contact details (address, phone number, email)
- Financial information (e.g. pre-approval status, budget)
- Property preferences
- Employment and income details
- ID verification information
- Any other information relevant to our services
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information directly from you when you:
- Engage us for buyers advocacy or property advisory services
- Submit an online form or enquiry
- Communicate with us via phone, email, or social media
- Attend consultations or inspections with us
We may also collect personal information from third parties, such as your legal or financial representatives, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, or publicly available sources (with your consent where necessary).
4. Why We Collect Your Personal Information
We collect your personal information to:
- Provide buyers advocacy and property advisory services
- Understand your property goals and requirements
- Communicate with you effectively
- Assist in negotiations and property acquisitions
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our services
5. Disclosure of Your Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Real estate agents and vendors (as required for property enquiries or negotiations)
- Legal, financial, and other professional advisers (at your request or with your consent)
- Our service providers (e.g. CRM platforms, IT support, marketing providers)
- Government authorities or regulatory bodies, where required by law
We do not sell your information to third parties.
6. Storage and Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Your data may be stored securely in physical or electronic form using password-protected systems and cloud storage providers with appropriate security safeguards.
7. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or outdated. To do so, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Making a Complaint
If you believe your privacy has been breached, you can lodge a complaint with us at the contact details below. We will investigate and respond promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or business requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.
10. Contact Us
Privacy Officer
Targa Property Advocates
Email: info@targapropertyadvocates.com.au
Phone: +61 468 929 813
