Privacy Policy

Last updated September 2024

Gometa is committed to treating the personal information we collect under the Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). This Privacy Policy outlines how Gometa handles personal information.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to personal information collected by Gometa that is exempt under the Privacy Act, such as employee records.
Gometa may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect its current privacy practices.
In this Privacy Policy, ‘Gometa’, ‘we’, ‘us,’ and ‘our’ refer to Gometa.

1. Personal Information We Collect
The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

• Names, job titles, contact, and address details
• Information in identification documents (e.g., passport, driver’s license)
• Tax file numbers and other government-issued identification numbers
• Date of birth and gender
• Bank account details, shareholdings, and details of investments
• Educational qualifications, employment history, salary, and referee reports
• Visa or work permit status
• Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Payment details
• Personal information about your spouse and dependents

In some cases, Gometa may need to collect sensitive information such as professional memberships, ethnic origin, criminal records, or health information to provide specific services or for recruiting purposes.

It is generally not practical to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym when dealing with Gometa, as we usually need to use your personal information to provide our services.

2. How We Collect and Manage Personal Information
2.1 How We Collect Personal Information
Generally, we collect personal information directly from you, for example, through correspondence, forms, surveys, subscription services, website interactions, or social media engagement.
Sometimes, we may collect your personal information from third parties, such as your employer, representatives, or publicly available records.
2.2 Providing Us with Personal Information About Others
If you provide us with someone else’s personal information, ensure you have their consent to do so. Inform them of the matters set out in this Privacy Policy.

2.3 Holding Personal Information
Gometa holds personal information in hard copy and electronic formats. We take security measures to protect this information, including physical security measures (e.g., security passes, lockable cabinets) and technology measures (e.g., restricted access, firewalls, encryption, and passwords). In some cases, we may engage third parties to host electronic data on our behalf.

2.4 Purpose for Collecting, Holding, Using, and Disclosing Personal Information
Gometa collects, holds, and uses personal information for purposes such as:
• Providing technology services and solutions
• Responding to requests or inquiries
• Maintaining contact with you and keeping you informed of our services and events
• Verifying your identity
• Administrative purposes, including payment processing
• Recruitment purposes
• Engaging with service providers, contractors, or suppliers
• Managing conflicts of interest or independence obligations
• Conducting surveys or seeking your feedback
• Meeting regulatory obligations
• Performing internal statistical analysis
If you do not provide the requested personal information, we may not be able to provide the services you require.

2.5 Disclosure and Sharing of Your Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to service providers, alliance partners, or third parties to assist us in providing services. These third parties may store data within or outside Australia, subject to contractual arrangements safeguarding your information.

3. Direct Marketing
Gometa may use your personal information for marketing purposes. If you prefer not to receive marketing material, you can unsubscribe via the link provided in our electronic communications or by contacting us.

4. Privacy on Our Website
4.1 Automatic Collection of Personal Information
We may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect certain information automatically, such as IP addresses, to enhance your online experience. You can choose whether or not to accept cookies via your browser settings.

4.2 Links to Third-Party Websites
Gometa’s website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these websites, and their privacy practices are governed by their policies.

5. Children
Gometa does not knowingly collect or maintain information about anyone under the age of 13.

6. Accessing Your Personal Information
You may request access to your personal information, subject to exceptions permitted by law. Please contact us as detailed below.

7. Keeping Personal Information Current
If you believe any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, outdated, incomplete, or misleading, you may request corrections. You may also request that we erase information no longer required for our services.

8. Complaints
If you wish to make a complaint about Gometa’s handling of your personal information, please contact us using the information below. We will endeavour to respond within 30 days and address your concerns.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint, you can refer it to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

9. How to Contact Us
If you have a query about this Privacy Policy, want to access or correct your personal information, or wish to make a complaint, please contact Gometa as follows:
Gometa Pty Ltd
Email: info@gometa.com.au
If you’d like to unsubscribe from marketing materials, please send us an email at info@gometa.com.au.