What Information We Collect

BRG collects personal information when you:

• Commence employment
• Create an account on our website
• Subscribe to newsletters or publications
• Register for events or webinars
• Request information about our services or career opportunities
• Engage with us through surveys or feedback forms

The personal information we collect may include:

• Identification details (e.g., name, email, phone number, address)
• Professional information (e.g., job title, employer details, industry)
• Demographic information (e.g., subject areas of interest)
• Technical data (e.g., browser type, IP address, device type)
• Photographs or videos (e.g., from BRG events)

Failure to provide certain personal information may limit your access to BRG services.

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

1. Legitimate Business Interests

• Provide and manage our services, including newsletters and event registrations.
• Customize your experience on our website.
• Analyse website usage and improve content and navigation.
• Notify you of updates, relevant products, or services you may be interested in.

2. Consent-Based Processing

• Process job applications and employment inquiries.
• Obtain permission for marketing communications where required.
• Collect and use event photographs and videos.

3. Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws, including fraud prevention and tax obligations.
• Respond to legal requests or enforce our rights.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

HOW WE MIGHT SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your personal information with:

• Affiliated entities (e.g., subsidiaries or business partners for co-hosted events).
• Service providers (e.g., IT support, marketing agencies).
• Legal authorities (if required by law, court order, or regulatory obligation).
• Clients (if you are an employee, contractor, or supplier linked to a client project).
• Clients (if you are seeking employment).

Any third parties processing your information will only do so within the scope of this Policy.

RETENTION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

BRG retains your personal information for so long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. We may retain your personal information for longer if they may be the subject of a legal claim, or may otherwise be relevant for future litigation.

MARKETING PREFERENCES

If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from BRG, you can:

• Click the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
• Contact us directly at enquiries@businessreviewgroup.com.au.

COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

BRG uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. These include:

• Persistent cookies (improve website experience).
• Session cookies (enable site functionality, deleted after each visit).
• Web analytics cookies (track site usage via Google Analytics).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For details, visit: www.aboutcookies.org.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: Google Analytics Opt-out.

SECURITY PROCESSES

BRG implements industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss. These include:

• Secure servers with encryption.
• Restricted access for authorized personnel only.
• Regular security audits and compliance checks.

However, no internet-based platform is completely secure. You share your personal information at your own risk.

LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES

Our website may contain links to external sites not governed by this Policy. BRG is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

BRG complies with all applicable privacy laws and regulations. BRG may be compelled to surrender personal user or customer information to legal authorities if presented with a court subpoena or similar legal or administrative order, or as required or permitted by the laws, rules and regulations of any nation, state or other applicable jurisdiction. Also, in the event of a violation of the terms and conditions of use of the Site or a violation of any restrictions on use of materials provided in or through the Site, we may disclose personal user information to our affected business partners or legal authorities.

ACCESS RIGHTS

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections if your data is inaccurate or outdated.
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: enquiries@businessreviewgroup.com.au. Verification of identity may be required before processing requests.

If you believe BRG has mishandled your data, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

CHILDREN

BRG understands the importance of protecting children’s privacy, particularly in their online interactions. This site is not designed for and does not intentionally target or solicit to children under 18 years of age.

USE OF BRG WEB SITES

Your access to and use of the Site are subject to this Privacy Statement and certain other terms and conditions, contained in our Terms and Conditions of Use.

CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY

Business Review Group reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website.

This Privacy Policy was last updated in February 2025.