Clarks Transport & Towing
Effective Date: 24 July 2026
1. Introduction
Clarks Transport & Towing ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on the services we provide, we may collect:
Full name
Residential and postal address
Telephone number
Email address
Driver licence details (where required)
Vehicle registration number
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle make, model and description
Insurance claim details
Payment and billing information
Photographs of vehicles and accident scenes
CCTV or dash camera footage where applicable
Any other information necessary to provide our services.
3. How We Collect Information
We may collect information directly from you when you:
Request a tow or transport service
Contact us by phone, email or social media
Complete our forms
Make a payment
Visit our premises
Use our website (if applicable)
We may also receive information from:
Insurance companies
Roadside assistance providers
Police or emergency services
Government agencies
Vehicle dealerships
Repairers and workshops
Finance companies
Auction houses
Your authorised representative
4. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information to:
Provide towing and transport services
Recover accident-damaged vehicles
Store and release vehicles
Arrange freight transport
Process payments and issue invoices
Verify vehicle ownership
Communicate with customers
Manage insurance claims
Meet legal obligations
Improve our services
Prevent fraud and theft
5. Disclosure of Information
Your information may be shared with:
Insurance companies
Repairers and mechanics
Vehicle owners or authorised representatives
Police and government agencies where required
Courts or legal representatives
Finance companies
Auction companies
Payment providers
Professional advisers
Technology service providers assisting our business
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:
Unauthorised access
Loss
Misuse
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction
Information may be stored electronically and in paper files.
Only authorised staff have access to customer records.
7. Vehicle Photographs
As part of our services we routinely photograph vehicles to:
Record vehicle condition
Document accident damage
Record property inside the vehicle where appropriate
Support insurance claims
Protect both our customers and our business from disputes
These photographs form part of our business records.
8. Payment Information
Payments may be made using cash, EFTPOS, bank transfer, credit/debit card or approved payment services.
Payment information is processed securely by our payment providers. We do not store full credit card details.
9. Access to Your Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
If any information is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated, you may request that it be corrected.
Requests should be made in writing using the contact details below.
10. Retention of Information
We retain records only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide our services
Meet legal requirements
Resolve disputes
Maintain business records
Meet taxation obligations
When no longer required, records are securely destroyed or de-identified where appropriate.
11. Website and Cookies
If we operate a website, it may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect website functionality.
12. Third-Party Services
Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available upon request and, where applicable, on our website.
14. Contact Us
Clarks Transport & Towing
Email: Clarkstransport@outlook.com
Phone: 0438 628 949
If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us so we can investigate and respond promptly.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
