Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy explains how we will use your personal details.
Welcome to Bimstore PTY's privacy policy
Bimstore PTY respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website, bimstoreoz.au (regardless of where you visit it from), and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
It is important that you read this privacy policy together with our Terms and Conditions as together these describe the data that we collect from or about you and the way in which we use it.
Important information and who we are
Purpose of this privacy policy
This privacy policy aims to give you information on how Bimstore PTY collects and processes your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you may provide through this website when you create an account and/or use our services.
Data Controller
Bimstore PTY is the entity responsible for your personal data (collectively referred to as "Bimstore”, "we", "us" or "our" in this privacy policy).
We have appointed a Privacy Officer who is responsible for overseeing questions in relation to this privacy policy. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, including any requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact the Privacy Officer using the details set out below.
- Full name of legal entity: Bimstore PTY
- Data Privacy Manager: Sean Hood
- Email address: info@bimstore.co
- Postal address: Level 1, 1-5 Link Road, Zetland, NSW 2017
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), the Australian statutory authority for privacy issues (www.oaic.gov.au). We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the OAIC, so please contact us in the first instance.
Changes to the privacy policy and your duty to inform us of changes
We keep our privacy policy under regular review. This version was last updated on 11 February 2026.
Third-party links
This website may include links to third-party websites. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.
The personal data we collect about you
We collect your personal details because it is necessary to provide our services to you. In order to set up a Bimstore profile, we require:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Industry field
You may also choose to provide your address, telephone number, company name, and job title.
Children’s Privacy
If you are under the age of 16, you are prohibited from using Bimstore. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 16, we will remove the profile immediately.
Sensitive Data
We do not collect "Sensitive Information" as defined under the Australian Privacy Act (e.g., race, political opinions, health data, or criminal convictions).
How we use your personal data
In accordance with Australian law, we only collect and use personal information for purposes which are relevant to our business relationship with you.
Purpose/Activity | Legal Basis (Australian Context) |
| To register you as a user | Necessary to provide requested services |
| To allow user of Bimstore services (downloads/tracking) | Contractual necessity |
| To manage our relationship (updates/support) | Internal business operations |
| To pass details to manufacturers for specification support | With your express or implied consent |
| To administer and protect our website/business | Legitimate business purposes |
Marketing
You will receive marketing communications from us if you have requested information or signed up for an account and have not opted out. You can opt-out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting Sean Hood at the email provided above.
Manufacturers
Bimstore requires all manufacturers to treat your personal information as confidential. However, once data is passed to a manufacturer, it is also governed by their own privacy practices.
International transfers
As Bimstore PTY operates globally, your personal data may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Australia (including the UK, EEA, or USA).
By providing your personal information, you consent to this disclosure. Where we transfer data overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient handles your data in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Data security and retention
Security: We have implemented technical and organisational measures to protect your data from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access.
Retention: We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with Australian legal and tax reporting requirements.
Your legal rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Request Access: You can ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Request Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or out-of-date information.
- Request Deletion: You may ask us to delete your account, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.
- Anonymity: Where lawful and practicable, you have the option of not identifying yourself when dealing with us (though this will prevent the creation of a user profile).
- Response Time: We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this Privacy policy then please contact Bimstore PTY by email at info@bimstore.co