Privacy Policy

URS BUHLMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PTY LIMITED ACN 003 668 924

BearStock respects your privacy. In the course of carrying out our functions, we collect personal information within the meaning of the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (“Personal Information”). BearStock is dedicated to ensuring the privacy of our customers and we have implemented stringent security measures and procedures for protection of Personal Information. This notice constitutes BearStock’s Privacy Policy. BearStock is committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Principles and obligations contained in the Privacy Act 1988 in all its activities involving the collection, use, disclosure and handling of Personal Information.

BearStock may, from time to time, review and update this Privacy Policy to take account of new laws, changes in law and technology, as well as any changes to BearStock’s operations. Please visit this Privacy Policy periodically to check for updates. The collection, use, disclosure and handling of all Personal Information held by BearStock will be governed by our most recent Privacy Policy, as posted on BearStock’s website.

WHAT KIND OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BEARSTOCK COLLECTS AND HOW IT IS COLLECTED

BearStock only collects Personal Information when it is necessary to do so to perform our functions and activities which are detailed generally on BearStock’s website. This means that we collect information for purposes including:

internal management and reporting requirements;
the licensing of our images and services;
communicating with our customers and supporters; and
in response to a legal requirement.

In addition, you should be aware that BearStock’s payment system is provided by a third party service provider, such as PayPal which will also collect your personal information subject to its own Privacy Policy, which may be viewed at https://www.paypal.com/au/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/policy_privacy-outside. BearStock is not responsible for the conduct and compliance of PayPal.

BEARSTOCK COLLECTS PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM YOU IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THESE INCLUDE:

when you request or acquire an image or service from BearStock or its related companies;
when you provide an image or service to BearStock;
when you complete a survey or questionnaire, enter a competition, or participate in forums initiated by BearStock; and
when you communicate with BearStock by email, telephone or in writing (for example if you contact customer service or provide feedback).

BearStock will only collect personal information by lawful and fair means and not in an intrusive manner. Where it is reasonable and practicable to do so, BearStock endeavors to collect Personal Information about you directly from you. In some circumstances, however, BearStock may obtain your Personal Information from a third party, including from mailing lists and recruitment agencies for the purposes identified below. You generally have no obligation to provide Personal Information to us, however, if you choose not to provide information we need, we may not be able to provide you with a requested image or service.

HOW BEARSTOCK USES THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE

BearStock uses information we collect from you for purposes such as:

providing you with images or services that you have requested;
personalising and customising your experiences on the BearStock website, including saving shopping cart information;
helping us manage and enhance our images and services;
communicating with you;
providing you with ongoing information about opportunities relating to BearStock in which we believe you may be interested; and
providing you with the opportunity from time to time to receive emails and e-newsletters from us.

BearStock may also use your personal information for the purpose of sending you information about marketing functions and activities that BearStock considers will be useful to you unless you have requested not to receive such marketing offers or materials. If you do not wish to receive this information, you can let us know and we will not send it to you. This does not apply to information that we are legally required to send.

HOW DOES BEARSTOCK SHARE THE INFORMATION IT RECEIVES ABOUT ME?

Generally, BearStock will only disclose your Personal Information if you consent to such disclosure or if such disclosure is permitted under the Privacy Act 1988. You may give your consent expressly or it may be implied by your conduct.

BearStock may also provide your Personal Information to:

third party external service providers engaged by BearStock to perform functions on its behalf, such as processing credit card information, order fulfillment (such as postal and courier services), mailouts, shipping, debt collection, marketing, research, advertising, legal, financial insurance or other services (on a confidential basis and such third parties will be limited in their use of your Personal Information to the purpose of BearStock’s activities only); and
any other third parties authorised by you to receive information held by BearStock

BearStock may at other times notify you about its disclosure practices in relation to specific services that it provides in relation to its activities

If reasonably required for the purpose for which you have disclosed your personal information or a related purpose, BearStock may transfer your personal information outside Australia.

SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION

BeatStock does not collect any sensitive information as that term is used in the Privacy Act 1988 (including information relating to your racial or ethnic origin, membership of political bodies, religion or trade unions, sexual preferences or activities, criminal record, state of health or medical history).

UPDATING OR CORRECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION HELD ABOUT YOU

BearStock endeavors to ensure that the Personal Information it holds is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If your details change or you believe that any of the Personal Information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can contact us to rectify this.

SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

BearStock takes all reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information from loss, unauthorised access, modification, disclosure or other misuse.

BearStock will also take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify personal information we hold if we no longer need it for any of the purposes referred to above or any related purpose.

SEEKING ACCESS TO THE PERSONAL INFORMATION BEARSTOCK HOLDS ABOUT YOU

You have the right to seek access to the personal information held about you and to advise BearStock of any inaccuracy. If you make an access request, BearStock will process your request within a reasonable time and ask you to verify your identity and specify what information you require. You will need to be able to verify your identity to obtain access to your Personal Information. BearStock may charge a reasonable administrative fee to cover the costs of meeting your request. You should promptly notify BearStock if there are any changes to your Personal Information.

COMPLAINTS ABOUT PRIVACY

Any questions or comments that you have concerning this Privacy Policy or BearStock’s privacy practices, as well as any requests for access to your personal information held by BearStock should be emailed to the Privacy Officer at: info(AT)bearstock.com

BearStock images are digitally tracked for unlawful usage.