Your Plan Manager is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.
We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The APPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information. A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au
What is Personal Information and Why Do We Collect It?
Personal information is any information or opinion that identifies an individual. The types of personal information we collect include names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and business contact details.
We collect this information through:
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Phone, email, and written correspondence
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Our website (www.yourplanmanager.com.au)
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Forms and surveys
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Invoices and referrals
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Publicly available sources and third-party platforms
We collect this information for the primary purpose of:
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Providing NDIS plan management services
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Communicating with clients, providers, and partners
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Sending important updates and marketing communications
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided or contacting us directly.
Information We Collect from Providers
When a provider engages with YPM — such as by submitting an invoice or completing a referral — we collect business and contact information including:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Organisation details
How We Use Provider Information
We use this information to:
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Process invoices and deliver services
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Provide service and payment updates
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Share relevant industry news, NDIS changes, and provider resources
Email Communication and Consent
By submitting an invoice to YPM, providers are automatically added to our communications list. These emails include important updates, sector changes, and resources designed to support providers within the NDIS space. Providers can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal information. To do so, please contact us via email or in writing. You may also opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time.
Sensitive Information
Under the Privacy Act, sensitive information includes details such as racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, trade union membership, criminal records, or health data.
We will only collect, use or disclose sensitive information:
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For the primary purpose for which it was collected
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For a secondary purpose that is directly related and reasonably expected
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With your consent, or where required or authorised by law
Third Parties
Where reasonable, we collect personal information directly from you. In some cases, we may receive information from third parties (such as referrals). When this happens, we will take reasonable steps to inform you of the data provided.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your information:
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With your consent
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When required or authorised by law
We do not sell or share personal data for marketing purposes with third parties.
Security of Personal Information
We store personal information securely and take all reasonable steps to protect it from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access or disclosure.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take appropriate steps to destroy or permanently de-identify it, unless it is required to be kept for legal or compliance purposes (e.g. for a minimum of 7 years).
Access and Correction
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you at any time. To ensure your privacy, we may require identification before releasing data. YPM does not charge a fee for access requests. We aim to ensure your information is accurate and up to date. Please notify us as soon as possible if your details change or are incorrect.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time and the latest version will always be available here, on our website.