Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 March 2026

Hilton Bradley Lawyers (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities. This may include:

• Your name, address, email address, and telephone number
• Financial information relevant to your legal matter, such as details of debts, assets, or liabilities
• Employment details and business information where relevant
• Information you provide when contacting us via our website, phone, or email
• Information collected through cookies and website analytics

We collect personal information directly from you wherever possible. In some cases, we may collect information from third parties, such as other legal practitioners, courts, government agencies, or publicly available sources, where it is necessary for the provision of our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide legal services and advice, including insolvency, litigation, and debt recovery services
• To communicate with you regarding your matter or enquiry
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
• To send you information about our services, events, or legal updates (where you have consented or where permitted by law)
• To improve our website and the services we offer
• For internal administrative and record-keeping purposes

3. Disclosure to Third Parties

We may disclose your personal information to third parties where it is necessary for the provision of our services or as required by law. This may include:

• Courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities
• Opposing parties and their legal representatives (in the course of legal proceedings)
• Government agencies, including the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
• Service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as IT providers, document management services, and accounting firms
• Professional indemnity insurers and auditors

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure. Our security measures include:

• Secure electronic storage with access controls and encryption
• Physical security of our office premises
• Staff training on privacy and data protection obligations
• Regular review of our information security practices

When personal information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected, and we are not required by law to retain it, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.

5. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You also have the right to request correction of any information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable period. In some circumstances, we may refuse access or correction in accordance with the APPs, in which case we will provide you with written reasons for the refusal.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to analyse website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our website.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about website usage, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring websites. This information does not identify you personally.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Overseas Disclosure

We do not generally disclose personal information to overseas recipients. If this becomes necessary, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the overseas recipient complies with the APPs or is subject to a substantially similar privacy regime.

8. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the APPs or handled your personal information inappropriately, you may lodge a complaint with us. We will investigate your complaint and respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact us: