Privacy Policy

  1. Overview
    1. Please take the time to read these terms and conditions. By using Our Website and the Services and information offered on Our Website, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. EngineRoom is committed to providing a quality product and service. This policy outlines our obligations to you in regards to how we manage your personal information.
    2. We have adopted the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) that are contained in the Privacy Act 1988. These principles govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure, and dispose of your personal information. You can obtain a copy of the Australian Privacy Principles from the website of The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.gov.au.
    3. A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.gov.au.
  2. What is personal information and why do we collect it?
    1. We classify personal information as information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of personal information we collect include names, addresses, email addresses, phone and facsimile numbers.
    2. This personal information can be obtained in various ways including interviews, correspondence by telephone and facsimile, emails, and online forms via our website www.engineroom.com.au.
    3. We collect your personal information for the primary purpose of providing our product and services to you, providing information to our clients, and marketing. Your personal information may also be used for secondary purposes related to the primary purpose in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure.
    4. You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing. When we collect your personal information, we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.
  3. Sensitive information
    1. Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.
    2. Sensitive information will be used by us only:
      1. For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
      2. For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
      3. With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.
  4. Third parties
    1. Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your personal information only from you. However, in some circumstances, we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.
  5. Disclosure of personal information
    1. Your personal information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:
      1. Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
      2. Where required or authorised by law.
  6. Security of personal information
    1. Your personal information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
    2. When your personal information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.
  7. Access to your personal information
    1. You may access the personal information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.
    2. EngineRoom will not charge any fee for your access request, but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of your personal information.
    3. In order to protect your personal information, we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.
  8. Maintaining the quality of your personal information
    1. It is important to us that your personal information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your personal information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.
  9. Policy updates
    1. This policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
  10. Privacy policy complaints and enquiries
    1. If you have any queries or complaints about our privacy policy, please contact us at admin@engineroom.com.au
  11. Definitions
    1. Overview
      1. Services means providing online information about for sale of our products.
      2. The website means the website www.engineroom.com.au.
      3. We / Us etc means EngineRoom and any subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, officers, agents or assigns.
    2. Accuracy of content
      1. We have taken proper care and precautions to ensure that the information we provide on this Website is accurate. However, we cannot guarantee, nor do we accept any legal liability arising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of anything contained on this Website or on any linked site.
      2. The information contained on this Website should not take the place of professional advice.
    3. Use
      1. The Website is made available for your use on your acceptance and compliance with these terms and conditions. By using this Website, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
      2. You agree that you will use this website in accordance with all applicable local, state, national and international laws, rules and regulations.
      3. You agree that you will not use, nor will you allow or authorise any third party to use, the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent or obscene way or in any other inappropriate way or in a way which conflicts with the Website or the Services.
      4. If you contribute to our forum (if any) or make any public comments on this Website which are, in our opinion, unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent or obscene or in any other way inappropriate or which conflict with the Website or the Services offered, then we may at our discretion, refuse to publish such comments and/or remove them from the Website.
      5. We reserve the right to refuse or terminate service to anyone at any time without notice or reason.
    4. Passwords and login
      1. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your passwords and login details and for all activities carried out under your password and login.
    5. Indemnification for loss or damage
      1. You agree to indemnify Us and hold Us harmless from and against any and all liabilities or expenses arising from or in any way related to your use of this Website or the Services or information offered on this Website, including any liability or expense arising from all claims, losses, damages (actual and consequential), suits, judgements, litigation costs and solicitors fees of every kind and nature incurred by you or any third parties through you.
    6. Intellectual property and copyrights
      1. We hold the copyright to the content of this Website, including all uploaded files, layout design, data, graphics, articles, file content, codes, news, tutorials, videos, reviews, forum posts and databases contained on the Website or in connection with the Services. You must not use or replicate our copyright material other than as permitted by law. Specifically, you must not use or replicate our copyright material for commercial purposes unless expressly agreed to by Us, in which case we may require you to sign a Licence Agreement.
      2. If you wish to use content, images or other of our intellectual property, you should submit your request to us via the contact form here.
    7. Trademarks
      1. The trademarks and logos contained on this Website are trademarks of EngineRoom. Use of these trademarks is strictly prohibited except with Our express, written consent.
    8. Links to external websites
      1. This Website may contain links that direct you outside of this Website. These links are provided for your convenience and are not an express or implied indication that we endorse or approve of the linked Website, its contents or any associated website, product or service. We accept no liability for loss or damage arising out of or in connection to your use of these sites.
      2. You may link to our articles or home page. However, you should not provide a link which suggests any association, approval or endorsement on our part in respect to your website, unless we have expressly agreed in writing. We may withdraw our consent to you linking to our site at any time by notice to you.
    9. Limitation of liability
      1. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the content or statements contained on this Website or in relation to our Services. Statements made are by way of general comment only and you should satisfy yourself as to their accuracy. Further, all of our Services are provided without a warranty with the exception of any warranties provided by law. We are not liable for any damages whatsoever, incurred as a result of or relating to the use of the Website or our Services.
    10. Information collection
      1. Use of information you have provided us with, or that we have collected and retained relating to your use of the Website and/or our Services, is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using this Website and the Services associated with this Website, you are agreeing to the Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Policy and read more about why we collect personal information from you and how we use that information, click here.
    11. Confidentiality
      1. All personal information you give us will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with our Privacy Policy. However, due to circumstances outside of our control, we cannot guarantee that all aspects of your use of this Website will be confidential due to the potential ability of third parties to intercept and access such information.
    12. Governing law
      1. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes concerning this website are to be resolved by the courts having jurisdiction in Victoria.
      2. We retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these Terms and Conditions, in your country of residence or any other appropriate country or jurisdiction.