Privacy Policy
Last updated: 01-01-2026
We operate www.offmarketbusinessforsale.com an online marketplace that connects individuals looking to buy and sell businesses in Australia.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in an open and transparent way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our Website and Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.
1. About This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by offmarketbusinessforsale through
·Our Website www.offmarketbusinessforsale.com
·Business listing enquiries and communications
·Account registration and user profiles
·Customer support interactions
·Marketing communications
·Any other channel through which we collect personal information
2. What Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our Platform (as a business seller, prospective buyer, broker, or general visitor), we may collect:
2.1 Information you provide to us
·Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
·Date of birth (for identity verification purposes, where required)
·Business details for sellers (business name, ABN/ACN, financial information, trading history, business location, asking price, and other listing details)
·Buyer profile information (investment budget, industry preferences, purchasing intentions, financial capacity)
·Identity verification documents (e.g. driver’s licence, passport) where required for due diligence or fraud prevention
·Payment and billing information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
·Correspondence, enquiries, and communications you send us
·Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality undertakings signed through the Platform
2.2 Information collected automatically
·IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
·Pages viewed, listings searched, time spent on the Website, and referral source
·Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8)
·Location data (general, based on IP address)
2.3 Information from third parties
·Information from business brokers or agents acting on behalf of sellers
·Publicly available business or company information (e.g. ASIC registers)
·Information from identity verification or credit-checking service providers
·Information from social media platforms if you interact with us through them
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information:
·Directly from you when you register an account, create a listing, make an enquiry, or contact us
·Automatically through your use of the Website (cookies, analytics tools)
·From third parties such as business brokers, advisors, or verification services, where you have consented or where this is reasonably necessary to facilitate a transaction
Where reasonably possible, we collect personal information directly from you. If we collect information about you from a third party, we will take reasonable steps to notify you.
4. Why We Collect, Use, and Hold Personal Information
We collect, hold, use, and disclose personal information for the following purposes:
·To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
·To create and manage user accounts
·To publish business listings and facilitate enquiries between buyers and sellers
·To verify user identity and prevent fraud, scams, or misuse of the Platform
·To facilitate communication between prospective buyers and sellers
·To manage NDAs and confidentiality requirements for sensitive business information
·To process payments for listing fees, subscriptions, or premium services
·To respond to enquiries and provide customer support
·To send administrative communications (account notices, transaction updates, policy changes)
·To send marketing communications, where you have consented (you may opt out at any time)
·To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
·To conduct data analytics, research, and improve user experience
·To enforce our Terms of Use and protect the rights, safety, and property of our users and business
We will not use or disclose your personal information for a purpose other than the purpose for which it was collected, unless permitted by the Privacy Act (for example, where you have consented, or where required or authorised by law).
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
·Other users of the Platform — for example, sharing a buyer’s enquiry details with a seller (or their broker) to facilitate a transaction, or publishing certain seller-provided listing details publicly
·Business brokers and advisors engaged by sellers or buyers
·Service providers who help us operate the Platform, including website hosting, cloud storage, IT support, payment processors, email/SMS providers, and analytics providers
·Identity verification and fraud-prevention providers
·Professional advisers such as our lawyers, accountants, and auditors
·Regulatory bodies or law enforcement, where required or authorised by law
·A prospective buyer of our business, in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets (with appropriate confidentiality protections)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5.1 Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers (e.g. cloud hosting, email, or analytics providers) may store or process personal information outside Australia, including in countries such as [Insert Countries, e.g. the United States, Singapore]. Where we disclose personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the overseas recipient handles the information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles, including through contractual protections.
6. Sensitive and Confidential Business Information
Business-for-sale listings often involve commercially sensitive information. We take additional care with:
·Financial records, trading performance, and valuation data provided by sellers
·Information subject to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before being shared with a prospective buyer
·Identity verification details used to screen buyers before sensitive information is released
We recommend that sellers only disclose highly sensitive business information after appropriate confidentiality arrangements are in place, and we provide tools (such as NDAs) to support this where available on the Platform.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, including:
·Secure hosting and encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
·Access controls limiting staff access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
·Regular security reviews and updates
·Secure storage of identity verification and financial documents
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
·Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
·Understand how visitors use the Website (analytics)
·Improve search functionality and personalise listing recommendations
·Support advertising and remarketing (where applicable)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) which have their own privacy policies governing the information they collect.
9. Direct Marketing
We may send you marketing communications about new listings, Platform features, or promotions if you have:
·Opted in when creating an account, or
·Otherwise consented to receive such communications
You can opt out at any time by:
·Clicking “unsubscribe” in any marketing email
·Updating your account preferences
·Contacting us directly (see Section 13)
10. Access, Correction, and Complaints
10.1 Access and Correction
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction if it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, or misleading. To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request, and in some circumstances, may be entitled to refuse access or correction as permitted by law.
10.2 Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or mishandled your personal information, please contact us first using the details in Section 13 so we can investigate and respond.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
·Website: www.oaic.gov.au
·Phone: 1300 363 992
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Business listing data and transaction records may be retained for longer periods where required for legal or dispute-resolution purposes. Where personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is intended for users aged 18 and over, given its nature as a commercial marketplace for buying and selling businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a request or complaint regarding your personal information, please contact:
offmarketbusinessforsale Email: admin@offmarketbusinessforsale.com Phone:0061 0468 341 001 Address: Australia
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
