Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Direct Path Business Services collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Effective Date: 25 April 2026

1. Introduction

Direct Path Business Services is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:
• Personal details (such as name, address, phone number, and email)
• Business and financial records
• Tax File Numbers (TFNs) and other sensitive information where required
• Information obtained through accounting software and other systems used to deliver our services

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:
• Engage our services
• Contact us via our website, phone, or email
• Provide documentation or grant access to systems

4. Use of Information

We use your information to:
• Provide bookkeeping and BAS services
• Communicate with you
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our services

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information to:
• The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
• Accounting software providers and other third-party service providers engaged to deliver our services
• Professional advisers where required
• Government authorities where required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. This includes the use of secure systems, cloud-based platforms, and restricting access to authorised personnel only.

7. Access & Correction

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

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

9. Data Retention

We retain records as required under Australian law and for legitimate business purposes.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

11. Contact Us

Direct Path Business Services
ABN: 89 480 846 783
Email: admin@directpathbusiness.com.au
Phone: 0494 817 231