Hillwest Legal (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
What information we collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- submit an enquiry through our contact form
- email or call us directly
- engage us to provide legal services
This may include your name, email address, phone number, and details relevant to your legal matter.
We may also collect non-personal information about how you use this website (such as pages visited and browser type) through cookies and analytics tools.
How we use your information
We use your personal information to:
- respond to your enquiries
- provide legal services to you
- comply with our professional and legal obligations
- improve our website and services
We will not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your consent.
Disclosure of your information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:
- third parties where required to provide legal services (e.g. courts, government agencies, other parties in a transaction)
- our professional service providers (e.g. IT, accounting) who are bound by confidentiality obligations
- law enforcement or regulatory bodies where required by law
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Our systems are secured and access to client information is restricted to authorised staff.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and to gather anonymous usage statistics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.
Access and correction
You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you, and to request corrections if it is inaccurate. To make a request, please contact us.
Complaints
If you have a concern about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Contact us
For any privacy-related queries, please contact us.
Last updated: March 2026