Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Barta Property ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

• Full name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Property preferences and investment interests
• Messages and enquiry content you submit through our forms
• IP address and browser user agent (for security and fraud prevention)
• Newsletter subscription preferences

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

• Submit a contact or enquiry form
• Register your interest in a property or project
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us via email or phone

We do not collect personal information from third parties or public sources.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and contact requests
• Provide information about properties, projects, and investment opportunities
• Send newsletters and market updates (only if you have opted in)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and protect the security of our systems

5. Data Storage & Security

Your personal information is stored securely using industry-standard measures, including:

• Encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS) for all data in transit
• Server-side input validation and sanitisation to prevent injection attacks
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Write-only database architecture — submitted data is not publicly accessible
• Restricted administrative access to stored submissions

Data may be stored on servers located in Australia and the United States (via our hosting and database providers). We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle your information in accordance with Australian privacy standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry and registration data is retained for a maximum of 2 years unless you request earlier deletion. Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.

7. Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose your information to:

• Our hosting and infrastructure providers (Firebase / Google Cloud) for data storage
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting) as required
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint about how we handle your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site. This service collects anonymous data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. We use this information solely to improve our website and user experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of these cookies in accordance with this policy.

10. 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 "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to make a complaint, please contact us:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.