Privacy Policy

‍Vinstrat Pty Ltd (Vinstrat Advisory) ABN 12 160 205 658

1. Introduction

Vinstrat Pty Ltd (Vinstrat Advisory) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information transparently and responsibly in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

We are a CPA Practice providing Professional Accounting Services (PAS) and a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Registered BAS Agent.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and hold personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our Professional Accounting Services (PAS) and BAS services, including but not limited to:

  • Name, address, email address, and telephone number

  • Date of birth

  • Tax File Number (TFN)

  • Australian Business Number (ABN)

  • Financial and business information

  • Payroll, superannuation, and employment information relevant to BAS services

  • Identification information

  • Any other information required to provide Professional Accounting Services (PAS) or BAS services

Personal information is generally collected directly from you. In some circumstances, we may collect information from authorised third parties or public sources where permitted by law.

3. Sensitive Information

Sensitive information, including Tax File Numbers (TFNs), is collected, used, disclosed, and stored strictly in accordance with the Privacy Act, the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) (where applicable to BAS services), and other relevant legal and professional obligations.

We only collect sensitive information where it is required or authorised by law, or with your consent.

4. Use of Personal Information

We collect, hold, and use personal information for purposes including:

  • Providing Professional Accounting Services (PAS) as a CPA Practice

  • Providing Business Activity Statement (BAS) services as a TPB Registered BAS Agent

  • Complying with applicable laws and professional obligations

  • Communicating with clients

  • Practice administration and billing

  • Risk management, quality control, and professional compliance

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to our services without consent, unless required or authorised by law.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to third parties where necessary to provide our services or meet regulatory and professional obligations, including:

  • Regulatory bodies (including the Tax Practitioners Board in relation to BAS services)

  • Banks, lenders, and superannuation funds

  • Payroll, accounting, and practice management software providers

  • External professional advisers, contractors, and consultants

Some service providers may be located overseas. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle personal information in a manner consistent with Australian privacy standards, unless an exception applies under the Privacy Act.

6. Storage and Security of Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, including:

  • Secure IT and cloud‑based systems

  • Appropriate access controls and authentication measures

  • Confidentiality obligations for employees and contractors

  • Ongoing reviews of information security practices

Personal information is retained only for as long as required by law or professional and regulatory standards.

7. Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you. Requests are managed in accordance with the Privacy Act. Access may be refused in limited circumstances permitted by law, with reasons provided where required.

8. Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and website analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. These tools do not personally identify individuals and can usually be controlled through browser settings.

9. Privacy Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Privacy Act or the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a privacy complaint directly with us.

We will investigate complaints and respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or business practices. The most current version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Details and Privacy Requests

All requests for access to or correction of personal information, privacy complaints, queries in relation to this Privacy Policy, or any other privacy‑related matter should be directed to the Company Director.

The Company Director

Vinstrat Pty Ltd (Vinstrat Advisory)

ABN 12 160 205 658

Level G, 121 King William Street

Adelaide SA 5000 Australia

Email: hello@vinstrat.com.au

‍Updated: April 2026