ENERWARD – PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 22/Nov/2025

Enerward Pty Ltd (“Enerward”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website, purchase from our Shop, or use our Services.

By accessing our Website or using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

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1. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

1.1. Identification Information

  • Full name

  • Residential address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

1.2. Solar-Related Information

  • Electricity usage data

  • Energy bills

  • Solar quotes from installers

  • Tariff and retailer details

  • Property characteristics (roof, address, etc.)

1.3. Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device identifiers

  • Cookies and analytics data

  • Site usage patterns (pages visited, interactions)

1.4. Payment Information

  • Billing address

  • Partial card details (via secure payment processors)

  • Transaction history
    Enerward does not store full credit card details. All payments are processed via secure third-party platforms such as Stripe and PayPal.

1.5. Communications

  • Emails

  • Messages sent via contact forms

  • Booking details

  • Consultation recordings/notes (if applicable)

1.6. Optional Information Provided by You

  • Documents, attachments, screenshots, or files you upload

  • Preferences and feedback

  • Survey responses

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2. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

We collect personal information in the following ways:

  • When you purchase a Service

  • When you submit a solar quote for review

  • When you make a booking

  • When you complete a form

  • When you email or message us

  • When you browse our Website (cookies/analytics)

  • When you voluntarily upload documents or images

We may also receive information from third parties such as:

  • energy retailers

  • online payment processors

  • analytics tools

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3. WHY WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

Enerward collects personal information for the following purposes:

3.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services

  • Reviewing your solar quotes

  • Producing reports and system analyses

  • Delivering digital consulting services

  • Performing modelling and assessments

3.2. To Process Transactions and Bookings

  • Payment verification

  • Issuing receipts

  • Managing appointments

3.3. To Communicate With You

  • Sending reports

  • Service updates

  • Responses to enquiries

  • Important notifications

3.4. To Improve Website and Service Performance

  • Analytics and optimisation

  • User experience improvements

  • Fraud detection and cybersecurity

3.5. For Legal and Compliance Obligations

  • Maintaining financial records

  • Complying with Australian Consumer Law

  • Preventing misuse or fraud

We will not use your information for purposes unrelated to the above without your consent.

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4. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Enerward uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and understand user behaviour.

We may use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta Pixel

  • Session cookies

  • Security cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

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5. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may disclose your data to:

5.1. Service Providers

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Analytics providers

  • IT hosting providers

  • Email service platforms

5.2. Legal or Regulatory Authorities

Where required by law or to comply with court orders.

5.3. Subcontracted Specialists (If Applicable)

Should Enerward use external experts to assist with analysis, they will be bound by confidentiality agreements.

We do not share your personal information with solar installers unless you request or authorise it.

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6. OVERSEAS DISCLOSURE

Some third-party suppliers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email providers) may store information overseas, including in:

  • United States

  • Singapore

  • European Union

  • Other jurisdictions

We ensure such providers comply with privacy protections comparable to the Australian Privacy Principles.

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7. DATA SECURITY

Enerward takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encrypted storage where applicable

  • Secure online payment gateways

  • Password-protected systems

  • Access limited to authorised personnel

  • Device and software security measures

However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

  • comply with legal obligations

  • maintain business records

  • resolve disputes

We securely destroy or anonymise data that is no longer needed.

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9. NOTIFIABLE DATA BREACHES

If a data breach is likely to result in serious harm, Enerward will comply with the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme, including:

  • notifying affected individuals

  • notifying the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

  • taking urgent steps to mitigate damage

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10. ACCESS TO AND CORRECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

You may request:

  • access to your personal information

  • correction of inaccurate information

Requests can be made by contacting us at the details provided below.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with the Privacy Act.

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11. DIRECT MARKETING

Enerward may use your information to send important updates or promotional material.

You can opt out at any time by:

  • clicking “unsubscribe” in emails

  • emailing us directly

We will not share your information with third parties for direct marketing without your consent.

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12. CHILDREN

Our Services are not directed toward children under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

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13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites.

We are not responsible for:

  • their privacy practices

  • their content

  • their policies

You should review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

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14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Enerward may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Revised versions will be posted on the Website with an updated date.

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15. CONTACT US

For privacy-related enquiries or access/correction requests:

Enerward Pty Ltd
Email: [Insert Email]
Address: [Insert NSW Business Address]
ABN: [Insert ABN]

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