Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE

This policy explains how Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) collects, uses and discloses personal information.

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) views the protection of your personal information as an important issue and is committed to the protection and responsible handling of the data we collect.

About Us

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) is a business focused on delivering professional design, engineering and consulting services in the building and construction industry. Current list of offices are on our web site  website:-  https:// www.pendyalaconsult.com.au.

Your Personal Information

Personal information is information about you, from which your identity could reasonably be ascertained. The types of personal information we may collect includes (but is not limited to) your first name, family name/surname, gender, residential/contact address, telephone numbers, email contact details, occupational details, details about your personal interests, images of you, and other information relevant to the business activities undertaken by Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) from time to time.

Where Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) requests that you provide your personal information and you elect not to provide it, you acknowledge and accept that we may not be able to provide you with some or all of the services or information that you may be seeking or that we offer.

Collection of Personal Information

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) collects personal information from a variety of sources and methods, including:

• Communications between you and Pendyala      Consulting (PCPL), including emails, telephone calls or in writing (for example,      surveys, feedback forms, registration for events, competitions and      promotions, online inquiries etc.)
• Your participation in conferences, workshops,      discussions, forums and/or interviews with Pendyala Consulting (PCPL)      (including, for example, by filming or recording you).
• When you access or register on Pendyala      Consulting (PCPL) websites (including www.Pendyalaconsulting.com.au)      or websites associated with booking/processing/requesting professional      services and/or products and
• From publicly available sources of      information.
• When you apply for a job with Pendyala      Consulting (PCPL)
• If you are an employee of Pendyala Consulting      (PCPL)

Information is collected, wherever possible, from you directly. Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) commits to collecting your personal information lawfully, fairly and without undue intrusion. At the time your personal information is collected, Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) will take reasonable steps to advise you whether there are any consequences of not providing that information. Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) will not collect sensitive personal Information about you (for example, information about your racial or ethnic origin or religious affiliation) unless Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) first obtains your consent.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

The personal information you provide to Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) gives valuable insights into the views of people conducting activities in the construction and engineering industry. To do this, Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) may use your personal information for a variety of purposes, such as research and analysis. Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) may also send you information and updates about Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) initiatives, events and services and provide you with information, news and updates relating to our industry in general.

If you do not wish to receive these updates or information, please contact us via our website at  https://www.Pendyalaconsulting.com.au

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) also uses personal information for the purpose(s) that are communicated to you at the time of collection (or a related purpose that you would reasonably expect). Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) may disclose your personal information in entirety or partially obfuscated to third parties, such as:

• Digital (web) services monitoring providers.
• Government and regulatory authorities and      other related organisations (as required or authorised by law or as is      reasonably necessary for the assistance for law enforcement).
• Its professional advisors (such as auditors).
• Organisations that assist Pendyala Consulting      (PCPL) to conduct research or analyse data.
• Other organisations that assist Pendyala      Consulting (PCPL) to provide services to you from time to time.

We take reasonable steps to ensure these third parties are bound by confidentiality and privacy obligations in relation to the protection of your personal information.

Access

You have a right to access your personal information. Charges may apply to cover the cost of accessing and providing this information to you. Requests for access should be sent to Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) at the contact details listed at the bottom of this Privacy Policy in the Contacts section.

Anonymity

Wherever it is practicable and lawful, Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) will allow you to interact anonymously with us.

Data Quality and Security

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) will take reasonable steps to:

• Ensure that the personal information it      collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up-to-date (however,      the accuracy of your information depends on the information you provide      and whether you keep Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) updated on changes), and
• Protect your personal information from misuse,      loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure and securely destroy      personal information if it is not bound by legal obligation and no longer      required for any purpose.

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) has implemented technology and security policies, rules and measures to help protect the personal information that is under its control. However, whilst Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) endeavours to protect your personal information, Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information transmitted to it online.

Website Privacy

In general, you can visit and browse Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) websites without disclosing your personal information. However, where you submit your personal information on a website e.g. complete and submit a webform or apply for a job, your personal information will be managed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Privacy Statement

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) websites may contain links to various third party sites. Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) is not responsible for the content and the privacy practices of other third party websites operated by other organisations. Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) encourages you to examine each site’s privacy policy and make your own decisions about providing personal information whilst visiting those sites. Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) uses a variety of web monitoring technologies (via third party service providers) to gather information to assist in improving site usability, security and the information we present to you.

These technologies include:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics data refers      to visitor logs and statistics about the path a user takes while using a      site. This technology is used purely for statistical purposes (such as      tracking unique browsers to the sites);
• Cookies: Cookies are small data files that are      placed on a user’s computer/tablet device/mobile device, which are used to      collect statistical information each time a user accesses a site (for      example, the number of visits to the website, documents viewed, how the      site is navigated and the type of search engine used to arrive at the      site);
• Mimecast: Mimecast is a third party email      screening and security service which helps reduce email spam, email born      viruses and malware. This technology is used as a security measure to help      protect the privacy of users.
• Smart Recruiters: Smart Recruiters is a third      party Job Candidate Application Tracking System (ATS). This technology is      used to help screen and filter job applicants and securely store their      information.

You may be able to disable or avoid some of these technologies by adjusting your Internet browser settings, though doing so may prevent you from taking advantage of improvements to the sites Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) maintains or receiving services or information from Pendyala Consulting (PCPL).

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) reserves the right to continue to update and change its websites, without notice.

Jurisdiction & Governing Law

State of Victoria, Australia.

Contact

Any questions relating to the Privacy Policy or your personal information can be directed to:

• Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) – Raghu Pendyala,      Director, PCPL
      L1, Unit 7, 12 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
      Victoria, Australia, 3134.

Formal requests for information should be put in writing and sent to the postal address address.:- 

• Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) – Raghu Pendyala,      Director, PCPL
      PO Box 6105, Vermont South
      Victoria, Australia, 3133.

Where applicable, legal and/or statutory authority advice will be sought to ensure that Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) is in compliance with the Privacy Act, in the State of Victoria, Australia as a primary starting point and as applicable to the country of the origin of enquiry e.g. European Union GDPR, US CCPA, PRC PIPL etc.

Updates, Revisions, Amendments

Pendyala Consulting (PCPL) reserves the right to amend this policy from time to time.

Last reviewed & updated

March 2024

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