Privacy Policy

Our commitment to protecting your information.

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Introduction

Verdian Group Pty Ltd (ABN 25 687 999 444) (“Verdian”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is an Australian-based professional services, engineering and sustainability consultancy.

As part of our operations, Verdian handles personal information from a range of stakeholders – including clients, collaborators, online users, and subscribers. We are committed to protecting this information and managing it in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles to the extent they apply.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information, and outlines your rights in relation to it. By interacting with us or submitting information through our website, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect when you:

  • Visit or interact with our website;

  • Submit a contact, enquiry or subscription form;

  • Engage our consultancy services;

  • Register for or attend an event, workshop or webinar hosted by us;

  • Apply for a job, internship or project;

  • Participate in our innovation or research programs;

  • Communicate with us via email, phone, video conferencing or social media; or

  • Interact with Verdian as a business partner, client, supplier or stakeholder.

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Information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Full name;

  • Job title and organisation;

  • Email address and phone number;

  • Postal or billing address (if applicable);

  • Curriculum vitae, resume or employment information (for applications);

  • Event or dietary preferences (if relevant);

  • Website usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, device);

  • Communication preferences or feedback; and

  • Information provided through forms, emails or during meetings.

We may also collect data from publicly available sources (such as LinkedIn), business directories, and referrals from our partners or platforms we use (e.g. marketing, recruitment or CRM tools).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

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How we use your information

We use personal information to:

  • Deliver our consulting and professional services;

  • Respond to enquiries, requests and applications;

  • Communicate with clients, partners and subscribers;

  • Send relevant updates, insights or invitations (where opted-in);

  • Manage relationships with clients, collaborators and suppliers;

  • Plan and deliver events, workshops or digital engagements;

  • Review and assess applications for roles or partnerships;

  • Improve our website, services and communications; and

  • Fulfil legal, contractual and risk management obligations.

We do not use your personal information for any unrelated purpose without your consent, unless permitted or required by law.

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Use of AI and analytics

Verdian may use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and analytics tools to support internal operations, streamline engagement, and analyse patterns or trends. These tools are used responsibly, in line with applicable legal and ethical standards, and do not override your rights or freedoms.

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Sharing your information

We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

  • IT and cloud service providers;

  • Email and communication platforms;

  • Event and logistics partners (for planning purposes);

  • Professional advisers (legal, financial or compliance);

  • Regulators or authorities, if required by law; and

  • Collaborators in research, innovation or co-hosted events.

Some of these providers may be located overseas. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in line with this policy and Australian privacy standards.

We will ensure that any third party service provider that we use commits to an appropriate level of security and confidentiality to protect your personal data.

We do not sell or rent personal information.

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Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, including:

  • Using secure systems with login, password and multi-factor protection;

  • Restricting data access to authorised personnel only;

  • Choosing vendors and platforms with strong security credentials; and

  • Encrypting data where appropriate and conducting regular reviews.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted over the internet.

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Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver services and manage relationships;

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements;

  • Respond to disputes, queries or audits; and

  • Improve future communications and engagement.

If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will securely delete or de-identify your data unless we are required to retain it for legal, administrative or risk-related purposes.

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Cookies and website tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality and navigation;

  • Understand visitor behaviour and engagement; and

  • Tailor content and optimise user experience.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect certain website features. We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to generate non-identifying insights from website usage.

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Your rights

You may contact us at any time to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you;

  • Correct or update inaccurate information;

  • Withdraw consent to receive communications; or

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to limitations).

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. To exercise your rights, please use the contact details in section 12.

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Marketing and updates

If you subscribe to receive newsletters, updates or invitations, we will only send you communications that are relevant and respectful of your preferences. You may opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We do not send unsolicited communications.

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How to contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Verdian Group Pty Ltd
Email: liam.tan@verdian.com.au
Website: verdian.com.au
Business Address: 6/15 Rosslyn Street, West Leederville WA 6007
ABN: 25 687 999 444

We aim to respond to all enquiries promptly and professionally.

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Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, services or legal obligations. The latest version will always be published on our website, with the effective date clearly marked.

Page last updated: August 2025