Effective Date: 8th July 2025
1. Privacy and Data Disclosure Statement
ABDEC Building Surveyors is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of all client-provided information. We collect and use data solely for the purpose of fulfilling our statutory and professional obligations under building legislation, including but not limited to issuing building permits, occupancy permits, and compliance reports. As part of our regulatory role, we are required to submit relevant documentation, plans, and reports to councils, referral authorities, and other government agencies. Once submitted, control over these materials passes to the receiving authority, and ABDEC cannot govern their use, retention, or public access under Freedom of Information or other legislative frameworks. Clients are encouraged to review the privacy policies of the relevant authorities. ABDEC takes all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and professionalism of the documentation we lodge, but cannot be held responsible for how third parties store, disclose, or use the information thereafter. For queries about our data handling practices, please contact our office directly.
2. How We Use Information
If you contact us via email or through our website, we may use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry. We do not share, sell, or rent your information to third parties.
3. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
5. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access or disclosure. However, no website can be completely secure.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: office@abdec.com.au
Phone: 03 9108 7388
