Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Signs SA / Signarama Salisbury (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your personal information.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact Information:
- Name and business name
- Phone numbers (mobile and landline)
- Email addresses
- Postal and business addresses
Business Information:
- Company details and ABN/ACN
- Industry type and business size
- Preferred contact methods and times
Project Information:
- Design specifications and requirements
- Installation location details
- Project timelines and budgets
- Photos of installation sites (where relevant)
Website and Digital Information:
- IP addresses and device information
- Website usage data and cookies
- Online enquiry forms and chat interactions
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information through:
- Direct interactions when you contact us by phone, email, or in person
- Website forms including quote requests and contact forms
- AI-powered tools such as automated customer service systems, and data analytics platforms
- Business visits and site consultations
- Third parties such as referral partners or suppliers (with appropriate consent)
- Public sources such as business directories (where legally permissible)
4. Why We Collect and Use Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information to:
Primary Purposes:
- Provide signage design, manufacturing, and installation services
- Process quotes, orders, and invoices
- Communicate about your projects and services
- Arrange site visits and installations
- Maintain customer relationships and provide ongoing support
Secondary Purposes:
- Improve our products and services through AI-driven analysis
- Conduct market research and business analysis using automated tools
- Provide AI-powered customer service
- Train AI systems to improve customer experience (using de-identified data where possible)
- Send marketing communications about relevant services (with consent)
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Manage business operations and administration
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
Service Providers:
- Installation contractors and subcontractors
- Delivery and logistics companies
- IT service providers and website hosts
- AI service providers and machine learning platforms
- Payment processors and financial institutions
- Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants)
Business Partners:
- Signarama franchise network (where relevant to your service)
- Material suppliers and manufacturers
- Referral partners (with your consent)
Legal Requirements:
- Government agencies and regulators when required by law
- Law enforcement agencies where legally obligated
- Courts and dispute resolution bodies
We do not sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers may be located overseas, including:
- Cloud storage providers (may include USA, Singapore)
- AI and machine learning service providers (may include USA, Europe)
- Payment processors
- Software service providers
When we disclose information overseas, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy in accordance with Australian privacy laws.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from:
- Unauthorised access, use, or disclosure
- Loss, theft, or misuse
- Interference or modification
Our security measures include:
- Secure physical storage of paper records
- Password-protected computer systems
- Encrypted data transmission for online forms
- Regular security reviews and staff training
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Customer records: 7 years after last transaction (for tax and business records)
- Marketing information: Until consent is withdrawn
- Website data: As per our cookie policy
- Project files: 5 years for warranty and reference purposes
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Complaints: Lodge a complaint about how we handle your personal information
Marketing Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Anonymity: Deal with us anonymously or using a pseudonym where practicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.
10. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Processing
We use artificial intelligence and automated systems to enhance our services, which may include:
AI Applications:
- Data analysis for business insights and service improvements
- Automated processing of enquiries and quote requests
- Predictive analytics for inventory and service planning
- Machine learning algorithms for personalised service recommendations
AI Data Processing:
- Your personal information may be processed by AI systems to provide better services
- AI systems may analyse communication patterns to improve response times
- Automated decision-making may occur for routine business processes (such as initial quote categorisation)
- We implement safeguards to ensure AI processing is fair, accurate, and respects your privacy
Your Rights Regarding AI:
- You can request information about any automated decision-making that significantly affects you
- You may request human review of automated decisions where appropriate
- You can opt out of certain AI-powered features (such as chatbots) and request human assistance
- We will clearly identify when you are interacting with an AI system rather than a human
AI Training and Development:
- We may use de-identified or aggregated data to improve our AI systems
- Personal information used for AI training is handled in accordance with this privacy policy
- We do not share identifiable personal information with third parties for AI training purposes without consent
11. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns using AI-powered analytics
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide relevant content and advertising
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality and AI-powered features.
12. Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you:
- Information about new products and services
- Special offers and promotions tailored to your interests
- Industry news and updates
- Invitations to events
Our AI systems may help personalise these communications based on your preferences and past interactions, but you maintain full control over what communications you receive.
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
- Clicking unsubscribe links in emails
- Contacting us directly
- Updating your preferences on our website
13. Contact Us
Address: 49 Research Road, Pooraka SA 5095
Phone: (08) 8283 3692
Email: sales@signssa.com.au
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Closed Sat & Sun.
For privacy-related enquiries, complaints, or to exercise your privacy rights (including rights related to AI processing), please contact us using the above details. We will respond to privacy complaints within 30 days.
14. Complaints and Enquiries
If you believe we have breached your privacy, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your concerns.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, AI technologies, or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on our website. For significant changes, we will notify you directly where reasonably practicable.
16. Definitions
Personal Information: Information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs): The privacy standards set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Sensitive Information: Information about health, race, religion, political opinions, or criminal records (we generally do not collect this type of information)
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing, and automated decision-making
Automated Decision-Making: Processing that involves making decisions about individuals using technology without human intervention
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed on 16 September 2025.