Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal and sensitive information from you as part of the franchisee pre-interview process. This information is necessary to:

 

Assess your suitability to become a franchisee;

 

Conduct background, financial and capability checks;

 

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and

 

Communicate with you about your application.

 

 

2. Types of Information Collected

The information we collect may include, but is not limited to:

 

Personal identification details (name, date of birth, contact details);

 

Employment and business history;

 

Financial information (income, assets, liabilities, credit history);

 

Education and qualifications;

 

References and referee contact details; and

 

Any other information you voluntarily provide in connection with your application.

 

 

This information may be considered sensitive information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) if it relates to matters such as health, ethnicity, or membership of professional associations. We will only collect such information with your consent and where reasonably necessary for the assessment process.

 

3. Method of Collection

We collect information directly from you through forms, interviews, correspondence, and supporting documentation. Where necessary, we may also collect information from third parties (e.g. referees, credit reporting bodies, or government agencies), with your consent.

 

4. Use and Disclosure

We will use and disclose your personal information solely for the purposes of:

 

Assessing your franchise application;

 

Conducting due diligence, including background and credit checks;

 

Communicating with you about your application; and

 

Meeting legal, regulatory, and risk management obligations.

 

 

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared with professional advisers, legal representatives, or regulatory authorities where required by law.

 

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Information may be held in electronic or physical form and is secured by password protection, encryption, and restricted access protocols.

 

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to your personal information or ask us to correct any information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date. Requests should be made in writing to the contact details below.

 

7. Retention and Disposal

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy and in accordance with legal obligations. When no longer required, information will be securely destroyed or de-identified.

 

8. Overseas Disclosure

We do not ordinarily disclose personal information overseas. If it becomes necessary to transfer information outside Australia (for example, to cloud service providers), we will ensure that the recipient is subject to laws or contractual obligations that uphold privacy standards comparable to those under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

 

9. Your Consent

By providing your personal information in the pre-interview process, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your information, or lodge a complaint, please contact:

 

Privacy Officer

SHOWII  Pty Ltd

15 Findon Road Epping

Email contact

info@showii.com.au