This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Privacy Policy
‍Last Updated: 25 May 2026

Wellingtons Accountants Pty Ltd (ABN 59 255 974 977) ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

‍1. The Information We Collect
‍We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for us to provide our accounting, taxation, and business advisory services. This may include:

‍Identity Information: Your name, date of birth, and government identifiers (such as Tax File Numbers (TFN), ABNs, and director IDs).
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Contact Information: Your address, email address, and phone number.
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Financial Information: Bank account details, financial statements, superannuation details, investment records, and employment/payroll data.
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Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, and usage data when you visit our website.
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2. How We Collect Your Information
‍We collect personal information in a few ways, including:Directly from you when you engage our services, complete forms, or contact us.
From third parties where you have authorised it (e.g., the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), your bank, or previous accountants).
Automatically via cookies and web analytics when you interact with our website.

3. How We Use Your Information
‍We use your personal information to:
Provide you with professional accounting, tax, and advisory services.
Maintain contact with you, answer enquiries, and provide updates.
Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations under Australian law (including tax and anti-money laundering legislation).
Manage and improve our website and internal business operations.

4. Disclosure of Your Personal Information
‍We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information to:
Government bodies and regulatory authorities (such as the ATO and ASIC) as required by law.
Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., secure cloud accounting software providers, IT support, and secure data storage).
Other parties where you have provided explicit, written consent.

5. Data Security
‍We take data security seriously and employ industry-standard physical, electronic, and managerial security measures to protect your information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure. Tax File Numbers (TFNs) are treated with the highest level of security in strict accordance with the TFN Guidelines.

6. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
‍You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for updates or corrections. If you believe any data we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us using the details below.

‍7. Contact Us & Complaints
‍If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to make a complaint regarding how we have handled your personal information, please reach out to us:Email: wellingtons@wellaccounts.com.au
Phone: (03) 9522 8888
Address: Level 1, 23-27 Wellington Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
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If you are not satisfied with our response to a complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

‍Website Terms of Use (TOU)‍
Last Updated: 25 May 2026
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Welcome to the Wellingtons Accountants website (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Site.

‍1. No Professional Advice
‍The content, articles, resources, and information provided on this Site are for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional accounting, tax, legal, or financial advice. You should not act or rely on any information on this Site without seeking tailored professional advice specific to your circumstances.

‍2. Intellectual Property
‍Unless otherwise stated, all material on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, layouts, and code—is owned by or licensed to Wellingtons Accountants Pty Ltd. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, adapt, or distribute any content from this Site without our prior written permission.

‍3. Permitted and Prohibited Use
‍You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You must not:Use the Site in any way that causes damage, disruption, or impairs the availability of the website.
Use the Site to host, transmit, or distribute malicious software (viruses, spyware, etc.).
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website servers or networks.
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4. Third-Party Links
‍Our Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties (such as the ATO, ASIC, or cloud software platforms). These links are provided for convenience only. Wellingtons Accountants does not endorse, control, or accept liability for the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party websites.

‍5. Limitation of Liability
‍To the maximum extent permitted by Australian Consumer Law, Wellingtons Accountants makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information on this Site. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content.

‍6. Variations
‍We reserve the right to review and amend these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

‍7. Governing Law
‍These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.