Privacy Policy
July 2026
This website is operated by Hawker Britton Group Pty Limited ABN 79 109 681 405, trading as Hawker Britton.
In this Privacy Policy, Hawker Britton, we, us and our means Hawker Britton Group Pty Limited and, where relevant, its related entities. You means any person whose personal information we collect, including website users, clients, prospective clients, newsletter subscribers, event attendees, job applicants, suppliers and other people who interact with us.
We respect your privacy and recognise that when you choose to provide us with information about yourself, you trust us to handle that information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect personal information.
What information do we collect?
We collect personal information in several ways. You may provide information to us directly, or we may collect it through our website, our work with clients, our events, our publications, or other interactions with you.
The kinds of personal information we collect depend on your relationship with us.
Requesting information from us and responding to your queries
We may collect and use contact information such as your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, role, organisation, preferences and any other information you choose to provide when you contact us.
This may occur when you complete an online form, subscribe to receive updates, call or email us, or enquire about our services.
Interacting with us via social media
We may collect and use information relating to you when you interact with us through social media platforms, including LinkedIn or X, formerly Twitter.
Your use of those platforms is also governed by the privacy policies and terms of the relevant social media provider.
Registering for and attending our events, seminars or conferences
If you register for or attend one of our events, seminars or conferences, we may collect your contact details and other information necessary to manage your attendance.
For in-person events, we may also ask you to provide accessibility, dietary or other relevant information, where appropriate.
Updating you on developments and initiatives
We may use your contact information to send you updates, briefings, invitations, publications and other communications about Hawker Britton, our services, our events, and relevant policy, political, government or public affairs developments.
We may use Mailchimp or another email service provider to manage email subscriptions and communications. These services may collect information about your engagement with our emails, such as whether you open an email or click a link.
You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.
Interacting with our website
When you interact with our website, we may collect information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, referring website, approximate location information and other information you provide through online forms.
Our website is built on Squarespace and uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, support security and functionality, understand website traffic and improve user experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner and Cookie Settings available on our website.
Applying for a job at Hawker Britton
If you apply for a role with Hawker Britton, we may collect and use information you provide in connection with your application, including your name, contact details, CV, cover letter, employment history, education, qualifications, references and any other information you choose to provide.
We may use this information to assess your application, contact you about recruitment opportunities and manage our recruitment processes.
Visiting our offices
When you visit our offices, we may collect information such as your name, contact details, organisation, arrival and departure time, and other information reasonably necessary to manage your visit, security and workplace safety.
Interacting with us as a client of Hawker Britton
When you interact with us as a client, prospective client or client representative, we may collect and use information we receive from you or from others in connection with our provision of services.
This may include contact details, professional information, correspondence, meeting notes, instructions, stakeholder information and information relevant to the services we provide.
Interacting with us as a supplier to Hawker Britton
If you provide services to us, or work for an organisation that provides services to us, we may collect and use personal information about you to manage our relationship with you, receive services, process payments, manage contracts and communicate with you.
Sensitive information
We will only collect sensitive information where it is reasonably necessary for our functions or activities and where we have your consent, or where collection is otherwise permitted or required by law.
Sensitive information may include information about political opinions, political associations, professional or trade association membership, health information, accessibility needs, dietary requirements or other sensitive matters.
How do we use your information?
We may collect, use and disclose personal information to:
respond to your enquiries and requests;
provide government relations, strategic counsel, communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and related advisory services;
communicate with clients, prospective clients, stakeholders, suppliers and other contacts;
prepare advice, research, briefings, analysis and publications;
manage meetings, events, seminars and conferences;
send newsletters, updates, invitations and publications;
manage our website, digital platforms and communications systems;
understand how people use our website and engage with our content;
assess job applications and manage recruitment;
manage suppliers, contractors and service providers;
maintain records and administer our business;
protect the security, integrity and lawful interests of Hawker Britton;
comply with legal, regulatory, contractual and professional obligations.
Do we disclose your information to third parties?
We may disclose your personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
This may include disclosure to:
related bodies corporate, affiliates or associated businesses;
clients and client representatives, where relevant to the services we provide;
government, parliamentary, regulatory, media, industry, community or other stakeholders, where necessary and lawful in the course of our work;
technology, hosting, website, analytics, email, cloud storage and IT service providers, including Squarespace and Mailchimp;
professional advisers, including lawyers, accountants, auditors and insurers;
recruitment agencies, referees and background-check providers;
event organisers, venues and service providers;
courts, tribunals, regulators, law enforcement agencies or government authorities, where required or permitted by law;
another person or organisation with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose your personal information if Hawker Britton or any of its assets are involved in a sale, merger, restructure or similar corporate transaction. Where this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information remains protected.
Overseas disclosure
Hawker Britton is an Australian company. However, some of the third-party service providers we use may store or process personal information outside Australia.
For example, our website, email, newsletter, cloud, analytics or IT service providers may process information in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, New Zealand or other jurisdictions where those providers operate.
Where we disclose personal information overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the disclosure is consistent with applicable privacy laws.
How long do we keep your information?
We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and protect our lawful interests.
For example, following a job application we may keep your information for a limited period to assess your application and, where appropriate, contact you about future opportunities. We will not keep your information longer than is reasonably necessary or as required by law.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to destroy it or de-identify it, unless we are required or permitted by law to retain it.
Third-party websites
Our website may link to third-party websites or platforms that we do not operate or control.
These websites and platforms may use cookies and collect personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or platforms, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices, content or security.
How do we protect your information?
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
These steps may include access controls, secure systems, confidentiality obligations, staff training, secure document management practices and the use of reputable technology and service providers.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. However, we take privacy and information security seriously and use safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we hold.
Children’s privacy
This website is not intended or designed to attract children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from or about any person under the age of 16. If you are under 16 years old and wish to ask a question or use this website in a way that requires you to submit personal information, please ask your parent or guardian to do so on your behalf.
Accessing and correcting your information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
You may also ask us to correct personal information if you believe it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading.
We will respond to access and correction requests within a reasonable time. In some circumstances, we may be permitted or required by law to refuse access or correction. If we refuse a request, we will provide reasons where it is reasonable and lawful to do so.
Privacy complaints
If you have a question, concern or complaint about how we handle personal information, please contact us using the details below.
We will consider your complaint and aim to respond within a reasonable time. We may ask for further information to properly investigate the matter.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
How to contact us
If you wish to access or correct your personal information, make a privacy complaint, or ask a question about how we handle personal information, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Hawker Britton Group Pty Limited
Level 3, 26 Brisbane Avenue
Barton ACT 2600
Australia
Email: info@hawkerbritton.com
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We review this Privacy Policy regularly to ensure that it is up to date with our use of personal information and compliant with applicable privacy laws.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on our website. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy from time to time.