PRIVACY POLICY
 

North Star Marine Brokerage Pty Ltd
 

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name, contact details and identification

• Vessel and transaction information

• Communications and enquiries

• Website usage data (IP, cookies, analytics)
   

3. How We Collect Information

Information is collected:

• Directly from you

• Through our website

• From third parties (e.g. service providers)

• Via cookies and analytics
   

4. Purpose of Collection

We use information to:

• Provide brokerage services

• Facilitate transactions

• Verify identity and reduce fraud

• Communicate with users

• Improve services

• Conduct marketing (where permitted)
   

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information to:

• Buyers and sellers

• Auction platforms

• Service providers

• Legal and regulatory authorities

We do not sell personal information.
 

6. Third-Party Platforms

Where you use an Auction Platform:

• Their privacy policies apply

• We are not responsible for their data handling
   

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, including:

• Secure systems

• Restricted access

• Confidentiality obligations
   

8. Data Retention

We retain information only as required:

• For service delivery

• For legal compliance

This may include retention periods of up to 7 years.
 

9. Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information.

Identity verification may be required.
 

10. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

• Improve functionality

• Analyse behaviour

• Deliver relevant content

You may disable cookies via browser settings.
 

11. Marketing

We may send marketing communications where permitted.

You can opt out at any time.
 

12. Overseas Disclosure

Some data may be stored or processed overseas via service providers.
 

13. Changes to Policy

We may update this policy at any time.
 

14. Contact

North Star Marine Brokerage Pty Ltd
Email: admin@northstarmarine.com.au
Website: northstarmarine.com.au