Overview

GTMAPAC is operated by Gari Johnson (ABN 93 198 821 536) ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

What We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, business address

• Professional information: job title, company name, industry, LinkedIn profile

• Engagement information: project details, communications, meeting notes, deliverables

• Website information: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via analytics)

• Payment information: billing details for invoicing purposes

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for our business activities.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information:

• Directly from you, when you contact us, engage our services, or subscribe to our newsletter

• From publicly available sources, such as LinkedIn or company websites

• From third parties, such as referrals or your employer (with appropriate consent)

• Automatically, when you visit our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

Where practical, we will collect information directly from you. If we collect information from a third party, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are aware of this policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide consulting and advisory services

• Communicate with you about engagements, enquiries, or our services

• Send newsletters or content you have subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time)

• Issue invoices and manage payments

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will not use your information for purposes other than those outlined above without your consent.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to:

• Service providers: such as accountants, legal advisers, IT support, or email platforms, who assist us in operating our business

• Your organisation: where you have engaged us on behalf of your employer

• Legal authorities: where required by law, regulation, or court order

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Where we disclose information to service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure they handle it in accordance with this policy and Australian privacy law.

Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers (such as email or cloud storage platforms) may store data outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with privacy obligations comparable to the APPs.

By providing your information, you consent to this disclosure where necessary for us to provide our services.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes:

• Secure storage of electronic files

• Password protection and access controls

• Secure destruction of information no longer required

No data transmission or storage system is completely secure. If you have concerns about the security of your information, please contact us.

Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction if your information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date

To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. In some circumstances, we may refuse access or correction, in which case we will provide written reasons.

There is no charge for making a request, though we may charge a reasonable fee for providing access if the request requires significant effort.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This information is collected anonymously and helps us improve our content and user experience.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

Newsletter and Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter (via Substack or other platforms), you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

We will not send you marketing communications without your consent.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page, with the "last updated" date shown above.

If we make significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you (for example, via email or a notice on our website).

Complaints

If you believe we have breached the APPs or handled your information inappropriately, you may lodge a complaint with us using the contact details below.

We will acknowledge your complaint within 7 days and aim to resolve it within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Website: www.oaic.gov.au Phone: 1300 363 992

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact:

Gari Johnson Email: gari.johnson@gtmapac.com
Phone: +61 418 747 639
Website: gtmapac.com

This policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.