Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (Applies to PropertyCo Services Pty Ltd ABN 45 679 933 969 & Malbyn Pty Ltd ABN 96 086 879 263 and all co-agents working with PropertyCo Services Pty Ltd).

Last updated: 22 December 2025

 

  1. Our Commitment to Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of personal information we collect and handle in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information, and how individuals can access or correct their information or make a complaint.

  1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses

Identification information (such as driver licence details)

Information provided in rental applications

Employment and financial details where required

Information collected at open homes and inspections

Photographs, video footage and electronic records

Any other information required to provide real estate services

  1. How We Collect Personal Information

Personal information may be collected through:

Open homes and property inspections (Via Digital Platforms)

Rental applications (online or paper-based)

Sales enquiries and transactions

Property management and tenancy documentation

Phone, email, SMS and website enquiries

Third-party service providers where permitted by law

We use secure digital inspection platforms, including Homepass and Inspect Real Estate & Pocket Rex which require password-protected access.

  1. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information to:

Provide real estate sales, leasing and property management services

Assess rental applications and manage tenancies

Facilitate property sales and transactions

Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Communicate with clients, tenants, landlords and buyers

Improve our services and operations

We also collect personal information at property inspections to:

  • maintain the security of property owners and occupants
  • ensure the safety of attendees and staff
  • enable us to contact individuals who have entered a property if required, including in the event of an emergency or incident
  • meet insurance and public liability requirements
  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

Landlords, vendors, buyers and tenants

Tradespeople and service providers

Solicitors, conveyancers and financial institutions

Tenancy databases and credit reporting bodies

Government agencies where required by law

Technology providers supporting our systems

We do not sell personal information.

  1. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss or unauthorised access. This includes:

Secure, password-protected digital systems

Restricted access to authorised staff only

Secure storage of physical records

Secure disposal of information when no longer required

 

  1. Access, Correction and Complaints

Individuals may request access to or correction of their personal information, or lodge a privacy complaint, by contacting us:

Email: info@propertyco.com.au

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

  1. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website.