1. Overview
C.Kairouz Architects Pty Ltd (trading as CKA Studio, ABN 36 151 558 217) operates the website dickenscourt.com.au (the Site) on behalf of the Dickens Court project at 47 Dickens Street, Elwood VIC 3184.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information submitted through the Site. It is prepared in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By submitting your information through the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you provide voluntarily through the Site, including via:
• The project update sign-up form (name and email address)
• The enquiry form or Enquire Now button (name, email address, phone number, and any message you include)
We do not collect sensitive information as defined under the Privacy Act.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:
• To send you project updates, news, and announcements about Dickens Court
• To forward your enquiry to the selling agent, Jellis Craig Port Phillip, and the developer, Liefting Merlo Homes, so they can respond to your request
• To manage and administer our communications with you
We will not use your personal information for any purpose not listed above without your consent.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with the following third parties for the purposes described in this policy:
• Jellis Craig Port Phillip - as the selling agent for the Dickens Court project, to respond to property enquiries
• Liefting Merlo Homes - as the developer, to respond to project enquiries
• Squarespace Inc - as our website platform provider, which processes form submissions on our behalf
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored on servers operated by Squarespace Inc, which are located in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to your information being transferred to and stored in the United States.
Squarespace maintains industry-standard security measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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.
6. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate or out-of-date information
• Withdraw your consent to receive project updates at any time by contacting us at the details below
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8.
7. Cookies and Analytics
The Site may use cookies and analytics tools provided by Squarespace to monitor traffic and usage patterns. This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to your personal information.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, however this may affect the functionality of the Site.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or wish to make a complaint, please contact:
CKA Studio
Email: matthew@ckastudio.com.au
Phone: (03) 9484 8328
Website: ckastudio.com.au
We will respond to all requests within a reasonable time and no later than 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.
9. 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 date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.