{"id":460,"date":"2026-07-26T08:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T08:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmarketbusinessforsale.com\/?page_id=460"},"modified":"2026-07-26T08:06:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T08:06:41","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offmarketbusinessforsale.com\/?page_id=460","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"460\" class=\"elementor elementor-460\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1697faba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1697faba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d5623e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56d5623e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Privacy Policy<br \/>Last updated: 01-01-2026<br \/>We operate www.offmarketbusinessforsale.com an online marketplace that connects individuals looking to buy and sell businesses in Australia.<br \/>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).<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<p>1. About This Policy<br \/>This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by offmarketbusinessforsale through<br \/>\u00b7Our Website www.offmarketbusinessforsale.com<br \/>\u00b7Business listing enquiries and communications<br \/>\u00b7Account registration and user profiles<br \/>\u00b7Customer support interactions<br \/>\u00b7Marketing communications<br \/>\u00b7Any other channel through which we collect personal information<\/p>\n<p>2. What Personal Information We Collect<br \/>Depending on how you use our Platform (as a business seller, prospective buyer, broker, or general visitor), we may collect:<br \/>2.1 Information you provide to us<br \/>\u00b7Name, email address, phone number, and postal address<br \/>\u00b7Date of birth (for identity verification purposes, where required)<br \/>\u00b7Business details for sellers (business name, ABN\/ACN, financial information, trading history, business location, asking price, and other listing details)<br \/>\u00b7Buyer profile information (investment budget, industry preferences, purchasing intentions, financial capacity)<br \/>\u00b7Identity verification documents (e.g. driver&#8217;s licence, passport) where required for due diligence or fraud prevention<br \/>\u00b7Payment and billing information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)<br \/>\u00b7Correspondence, enquiries, and communications you send us<br \/>\u00b7Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality undertakings signed through the Platform<br \/>2.2 Information collected automatically<br \/>\u00b7IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system<br \/>\u00b7Pages viewed, listings searched, time spent on the Website, and referral source<br \/>\u00b7Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8)<br \/>\u00b7Location data (general, based on IP address)<br \/>2.3 Information from third parties<br \/>\u00b7Information from business brokers or agents acting on behalf of sellers<br \/>\u00b7Publicly available business or company information (e.g. ASIC registers)<br \/>\u00b7Information from identity verification or credit-checking service providers<br \/>\u00b7Information from social media platforms if you interact with us through them<\/p>\n<p>3. How We Collect Personal Information<br \/>We collect personal information:<br \/>\u00b7Directly from you when you register an account, create a listing, make an enquiry, or contact us<br \/>\u00b7Automatically through your use of the Website (cookies, analytics tools)<br \/>\u00b7From third parties such as business brokers, advisors, or verification services, where you have consented or where this is reasonably necessary to facilitate a transaction<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<p>4. Why We Collect, Use, and Hold Personal Information<br \/>We collect, hold, use, and disclose personal information for the following purposes:<br \/>\u00b7To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform<br \/>\u00b7To create and manage user accounts<br \/>\u00b7To publish business listings and facilitate enquiries between buyers and sellers<br \/>\u00b7To verify user identity and prevent fraud, scams, or misuse of the Platform<br \/>\u00b7To facilitate communication between prospective buyers and sellers<br \/>\u00b7To manage NDAs and confidentiality requirements for sensitive business information<br \/>\u00b7To process payments for listing fees, subscriptions, or premium services<br \/>\u00b7To respond to enquiries and provide customer support<br \/>\u00b7To send administrative communications (account notices, transaction updates, policy changes)<br \/>\u00b7To send marketing communications, where you have consented (you may opt out at any time)<br \/>\u00b7To comply with legal and regulatory obligations<br \/>\u00b7To conduct data analytics, research, and improve user experience<br \/>\u00b7To enforce our Terms of Use and protect the rights, safety, and property of our users and business<br \/>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).<\/p>\n<p>5. Disclosure of Personal Information<br \/>We may disclose personal information to:<br \/>\u00b7Other users of the Platform \u2014 for example, sharing a buyer&#8217;s enquiry details with a seller (or their broker) to facilitate a transaction, or publishing certain seller-provided listing details publicly<br \/>\u00b7Business brokers and advisors engaged by sellers or buyers<br \/>\u00b7Service providers who help us operate the Platform, including website hosting, cloud storage, IT support, payment processors, email\/SMS providers, and analytics providers<br \/>\u00b7Identity verification and fraud-prevention providers<br \/>\u00b7Professional advisers such as our lawyers, accountants, and auditors<br \/>\u00b7Regulatory bodies or law enforcement, where required or authorised by law<br \/>\u00b7A prospective buyer of our business, in the event we sell or transfer our business or assets (with appropriate confidentiality protections)<br \/>We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.<br \/>5.1 Overseas Disclosure<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<p>6. Sensitive and Confidential Business Information<br \/>Business-for-sale listings often involve commercially sensitive information. We take additional care with:<br \/>\u00b7Financial records, trading performance, and valuation data provided by sellers<br \/>\u00b7Information subject to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before being shared with a prospective buyer<br \/>\u00b7Identity verification details used to screen buyers before sensitive information is released<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<p>7. Data Security<br \/>We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, including:<br \/>\u00b7Secure hosting and encrypted data transmission (SSL\/TLS)<br \/>\u00b7Access controls limiting staff access to personal information on a need-to-know basis<br \/>\u00b7Regular security reviews and updates<br \/>\u00b7Secure storage of identity verification and financial documents<br \/>While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n<p>8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<br \/>Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:<br \/>\u00b7Keep you logged in and remember your preferences<br \/>\u00b7Understand how visitors use the Website (analytics)<br \/>\u00b7Improve search functionality and personalise listing recommendations<br \/>\u00b7Support advertising and remarketing (where applicable)<br \/>You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.<br \/>We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) which have their own privacy policies governing the information they collect.<\/p>\n<p>9. Direct Marketing<br \/>We may send you marketing communications about new listings, Platform features, or promotions if you have:<br \/>\u00b7Opted in when creating an account, or<br \/>\u00b7Otherwise consented to receive such communications<br \/>You can opt out at any time by:<br \/>\u00b7Clicking &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; in any marketing email<br \/>\u00b7Updating your account preferences<br \/>\u00b7Contacting us directly (see Section 13)<\/p>\n<p>10. Access, Correction, and Complaints<br \/>10.1 Access and Correction<br \/>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.<br \/>10.2 Complaints<br \/>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.<br \/>If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):<br \/>\u00b7Website: www.oaic.gov.au<br \/>\u00b7Phone: 1300 363 992<\/p>\n<p>11. Data Retention<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<p>12. Children&#8217;s Privacy<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<p>13. Contact Us<br \/>If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a request or complaint regarding your personal information, please contact:<br \/>offmarketbusinessforsale Email: admin@offmarketbusinessforsale.com Phone:0061 0468 341 001 Address: Australia<\/p>\n<p>14. Changes to This Policy<br \/>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 &#8220;Last updated&#8221; date. 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