Privacy Policy

Virgil Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and store your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. What information we collect
We do not collect sensitive information unless it is necessary and provided voluntarily; however, we collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business activities, including:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Organisation and role
* Information you provide through contact forms or email
* Website usage data such as IP address, browser type and pages visited

2. How we collect information
We collect personal information in the following ways:
* When you complete a contact or enquiry form
* When you email or communicate with us directly
* When you interact with our website
* Through cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. Why we collect and use your information
We use personal information to:
* Respond to enquiries and requests
* Provide and manage our services
* Communicate with you about business development activities, client project activities or other business related engagements
* Improve our website and user experience
* Maintain business records
We do not sell your personal information.

4. Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose your information to:
* Service providers who assist in operating our website or business such as hosting companies 
* Professional services or advisers e.g. accountants or legal counsel where required
* Authorities where required by law
We take reasonable steps to ensure any third parties handle your information appropriately.

5. Overseas disclosure
Some of service providers may be located outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

6. Cookies and website analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
* Understand how users interact with the site
* Improve functionality and performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Access and correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

10. Changes to this policy
We update this Privacy Policy as required. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact
If you have any questions or wish to make a privacy request, please contact Virgil Consulting at hellovirgil@virgilconsulting.com.au

Website disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. No reliance should be placed on the content without obtaining appropriate advice specific to your circumstances.