Privacy Policy
Rybo Plumbing & Roofing Pty Ltd | Effective 16 October 2026 | Version 1.5
1. Purpose
Rybo Plumbing & Roofing Pty Ltd, trading as RYBO Roofing (RYBO, we, us, our), respects the privacy of its clients, employees, subcontractors, suppliers and other individuals. This policy describes how we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information and how individuals may access or correct it. We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles where they apply to our operations.
2. Personal information we collect
Depending on our relationship with you, information may include names, contact details, addresses, project and property details, correspondence, quotations, contracts, invoicing and payment records; employee or subcontractor identification, qualifications, licences, inductions, insurance, payroll, banking, superannuation and emergency contact details; relevant safety information; and photographs, videos or records of building works. We only collect sensitive information where necessary and lawful.
3. How we collect information
We generally collect information directly through telephone calls, emails, website enquiries, site visits, quotes, contracts, recruitment, onboarding and project delivery. We may also receive details from builders, project managers, suppliers, referees or other authorised sources where appropriate.
4. Why we collect, use and disclose personal information
RYBO collects, uses and discloses personal information where reasonably necessary to operate our business and provide roofing, plumbing and cladding services. This includes identifying and communicating with clients and site contacts; responding to enquiries; assessing properties and preparing quotations and tenders; entering into and administering contracts; planning and delivering projects; ordering materials and coordinating trades; managing site access, inductions and workplace health and safety; documenting completed works and issuing compliance certificates and warranties; processing payments and maintaining accounting records; assessing job applicants and managing employment and subcontractor relationships; responding to complaints, disputes and insurance matters; and meeting taxation, regulatory, safety and other legal obligations. We may also use contact details for business updates or direct marketing where permitted by law, with an option to opt out where required. We generally use information for the purpose for which it was collected, a related purpose reasonably expected by the individual, or another purpose permitted or required by law.
5. Disclosure to others
Where required for these purposes, we may share relevant information with our directors and personnel; subcontractors and suppliers; builders and project stakeholders; accountants, insurers, legal advisers and auditors; software, IT and payment service providers; and regulators or authorities where authorised or required by law. We do not sell personal information.
6. Security and retention of personal information
RYBO takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure. Depending on the information and system, safeguards may include password-protected accounts, multi-factor authentication where available, role-based access, secure cloud services, staff confidentiality obligations, restricted physical files, software updates and appropriate backup procedures. Access is limited to people who need the information for their work. We review suspected security incidents and respond to eligible data breaches as required by law. No security measure can guarantee absolute protection.
6A. How long we retain information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose it was collected, or to meet applicable legal, taxation, employment, work health and safety, building compliance, warranty, insurance, recordkeeping or dispute-resolution requirements. Retention periods vary by record type and legal obligation; RYBO does not apply one universal deletion period. We periodically review records and, when information is no longer required and we are not legally required to retain it, take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy or de-identify it. Copies in backups may remain temporarily until normal backup cycles expire, subject to appropriate safeguards.
7. Overseas service providers
Some third-party cloud platforms may store, access or process data outside Australia. Where overseas disclosure occurs, we take reasonable steps to meet applicable privacy obligations. Specific overseas locations depend on the service providers in use and may change.
8. Website, project photos and marketing
Our website may collect details submitted through enquiry forms. We may photograph projects for site records, quality assurance and marketing. We take reasonable steps not to publish identifiable personal information without permission or another lawful basis.
8A. Cookies and similar technologies
If enabled on our website, we may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage and similar technologies to make the website work, remember preferences, understand visitor traffic, measure website performance and assess the effectiveness of advertising. These technologies may collect information such as IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, referring website and approximate location derived from technical data. Some tools may be provided by third parties, such as website hosting, analytics or advertising providers, which may receive information through their technologies. You can usually manage or block cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some website functions. Where consent is required by applicable law, we will seek it before using relevant non-essential technologies. The technologies actually used by RYBO should be confirmed before this policy is published.
8B. Google Ads and advertising technologies
RYBO may use Google Ads and associated tools, such as Google tags, conversion tracking and remarketing, to promote our services and understand whether advertisements lead to website enquiries or other actions. Where these features are enabled, Google and its partners may use cookies or similar identifiers to collect or receive information about visits to our website, interactions with advertisements, browser and device information, and conversion events. This information may be used to measure advertising performance, limit repeated ads and, where remarketing or personalised advertising is enabled, display relevant RYBO advertisements on Google services or participating third-party websites. RYBO may also use Google Ads Customer Match where lawfully permitted; if used, relevant customer contact details may be securely shared with Google for audience matching in accordance with applicable requirements. Google processes information under its own policies. Visitors can manage ad personalisation at https://myadcenter.google.com/ and learn about Google's use of information from sites using its services at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. Browser settings may also allow cookies to be blocked or deleted. The specific Google Ads features used by RYBO should be verified before publication.
8C. Direct marketing and how to opt out
RYBO may send promotional emails, text messages or other marketing communications about our roofing, plumbing and cladding services where permitted by law. You can opt out at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link in a marketing email, replying STOP to a marketing SMS where that option is provided, or contacting RYBO Management using the details in section 13 and asking to be removed from marketing communications. We will process opt-out requests as soon as practicable and in accordance with applicable law. Opting out of marketing does not prevent us from sending essential service, project, contractual or legally required communications.
8D. How to opt out of cookies and personalised ads
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser's privacy settings. To control personalised Google advertising, visit https://myadcenter.google.com/ and adjust your ad preferences. You may also use Google's Ads Settings and available browser or device privacy controls to restrict ad personalisation or tracking. These steps may not stop all advertising, and some essential website technologies may still operate. To ask RYBO about its marketing use of your personal information, or to request that we stop using your contact details for direct marketing, contact RYBO Management using section 13.
9. Access and corrections
You may contact us to request access to personal information we hold about you or to correct information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading. We may verify your identity and may refuse a request where the law permits; if so, we will explain the reason where required.
10. Privacy Complaints and Resolution
If you believe RYBO has mishandled your personal information, you may lodge a privacy complaint by contacting RYBO Management using the details in Section 13. Please explain what happened, the personal information involved and the outcome you are seeking. Do not include sensitive information unless it is necessary to explain your complaint. RYBO will acknowledge and assess your complaint, may contact you for further details, investigate relevant records and practices, and provide a response outlining its findings and any proposed corrective action. We aim to respond within 30 calendar days; if more time is required, we will explain the reason and provide an update. Complaints will be handled confidentially as far as practicable and without retaliation. If you are dissatisfied with our response, or do not receive a response within a reasonable time, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or 1300 363 992. The OAIC generally expects you to complain to RYBO first and allow it time to respond.
11. Data breaches
We assess suspected data breaches, take steps to contain and remediate incidents, and notify affected individuals and the OAIC where required by the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
12. Policy updates
We may revise this policy to reflect our practices or legal obligations. The current version will be available from our office or website.
13. Contact details
Document owner: RYBO Management
Next review: October 2027
Rybo Plumbing & Roofing Pty Ltd (RYBO Roofing). Privacy contact: RYBO Management.
Email: Admin@ryboplumbing.com.au
Phone: 03 9969 7948
Postal address: 81–83 Canterbury Road, Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia.
