Personal Information Management Statement
Australian United Retailers is an independent retail supermarket group trading under the FoodWorks brand which provides a range of merchandising, marketing and administrative services to its member stores. FoodWorks interacts with its members and suppliers of goods and services in the conduct of those businesses and ancillary activities.
Protecting personal information provided to us is important. We hope that this Personal Information Management Statement will help you understand how FoodWorks collects, uses and safeguards your personal information in accordance with the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988.
Personal Information Collection
In its capacity as a provider of services to its members, FoodWorks collects personal information about its members, employees, suppliers, sub-contractors and others with whom it deals, in order that it can conduct its business efficiently. This personal information will include sufficient details for FoodWorks to effectively interact with them in the conduct of its business.
Information Use
The primary purpose for collecting, holding and using the personal information is for the establishment and maintenance of records for our members, suppliers of goods and services, and others with whom we conduct business in order that we can work effectively with them. Personal information collected is also used to facilitate distribution of corporate communications, including our financial results, annual reports and other information that is relevant to the promotion or reporting of our business activities. FoodWorks has legal and statutory obligations in relation to the collection and use of some of this personal information.
Access and Correction
You can contact the Company Secretary (see below) if you would like details of personal information which may be held about you or if you wish to correct any personal information held.
To ensure the integrity and safety of personal information, FoodWorks will normally only disclose personal information it holds to the individual concerned or to someone having proper authorisation or authority to request such information, or to fulfil legal or regulatory requirements. FoodWorks may also disclose personal information to its advisers and other parties in connection with the present and future conduct of its business. If deemed necessary from time to time, a fee may be charged for the provision of personal information.
Storage and Security of Personal Information
Personal information is principally held in electronic databases maintained within FoodWorks' computer network. We use a range of security processes to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information held.
Changes to this statement
Any changes made to this statement from time to time will be incorporated in an updated version which will be made available on our website - www.foodworks.com.au. You are also able to obtain a copy of our latest privacy statement by contacting the address below.
Further Information
If you would like any further information or wish to voice your concern on any matter to do with either this policy or use of your personal information, please contact the Company Secretary, Australian United Retailers Limited, Level 1 1601 Malvern Road, Glen Iris, Vic 3004. Telephone (03)9809 8672. Facsimile (03)9809 8699. Email companysecretary@foodworks.com.au.
Incorporating Australian United Retailers Limited ACN O77 879 782 (trading As Foodworks) and subsidiaries