How Scutt Group Solutions collects, uses and protects your personal and business information — and the terms that apply when you use our website and services.
Scutt Group Solutions (ABN 85 289 582 173) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information.
Scutt Group Solutions is a Work Health and Safety consulting and training practice operated by Richard Scutt, trading as Scutt Group Solutions.
We may collect the following personal and business information:
| Information Type | How Collected | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Contact form, email, phone | To address you correctly and manage our client relationship |
| Company / organisation name | Contact form, email | To understand the business context of your enquiry |
| Email address | Contact form, email correspondence | To respond to your enquiry and send service-related communications |
| Phone number | Contact form, phone calls | To contact you about your enquiry or engagement |
| Industry / sector | Contact form | To tailor our response to your specific industry context |
| Number of employees | Contact form | To scope and price our services appropriately |
| WHS needs / message | Contact form, email | To understand your specific WHS requirements and respond appropriately |
| Referral source | Contact form | To understand how clients find us and improve our marketing |
| Website usage data | Cookies / analytics | To improve our website performance and content (see Section 7) |
We only collect information that is necessary for our business functions and activities. You are not required to provide all information requested, but failure to provide certain information may limit our ability to respond to your enquiry or provide our services.
We use personal and business information collected through this website to:
We will not use your personal information for direct marketing purposes without your consent. If you have provided consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us at richard@scuttgroupsolutions.com.au.
Scutt Group Solutions does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:
We will not disclose your personal information to overseas recipients unless required by law or with your explicit consent.
Your personal information is stored securely using the following measures:
We retain personal information for as long as it is required for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Client engagement records are typically retained for 7 years in accordance with our professional obligations and Australian taxation law.
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
To make an access or correction request, please contact us in writing at richard@scuttgroupsolutions.com.au. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We will not charge a fee for making a request, but may charge a reasonable fee for providing access in certain circumstances.
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect non-personally identifiable information about how visitors use the site. This information may include:
This information is used to improve our website content and performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect some website functionality. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or mishandled your personal information, please contact us at richard@scuttgroupsolutions.com.au. We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days and aim to resolve it within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.
By accessing and using this website (www.scuttgroupsolutions.com.au), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
These terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the website.
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional WHS advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for qualified, case-specific WHS consulting advice.
Engagement of Scutt Group Solutions for WHS consulting or safety training services is subject to a separate written engagement agreement which will be provided prior to commencement of any billable work.
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, page layouts and design — is the property of Scutt Group Solutions or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright law.
You may:
You may not:
This website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis. While we take reasonable care to ensure the accuracy and currency of information on this website, Scutt Group Solutions makes no representations or warranties — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of the information for any purpose.
To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, Scutt Group Solutions excludes all liability for any loss or damage (including indirect or consequential loss) arising from your use of, or reliance on, information on this website.
Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty or other term or condition that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)).
This website may contain links to third-party websites (including SafeWork NSW, Safe Work Australia and LinkedIn). These links are provided for your convenience only. Scutt Group Solutions does not endorse, control or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices or terms of use of any third-party websites. We recommend you review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
Scutt Group Solutions reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of this website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. Material changes to how we handle personal information will be communicated via this page.
For any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please contact us:
Scutt Group Solutions
📧 richard@scuttgroupsolutions.com.au
📞 0404 665 178
🏢 Virtual Office, CBD, Sydney NSW 2000
🔢 ABN: 85 289 582 173