Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09 September 2026

BUY OFF MARKET REAL ESTATE
PRIVACY POLICY

Buy Off Market Real Estate is operated by GEA REAL ESTATE GROUP PTY LTD (ACN 692 661 582) trading as Buy Off Market Real Estate (Buy Off Market Real Estate, we, us or our).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, disclose and protect personal information when you access or use buyoffmarketrealestate.com.au and our related services (the Platform). We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), to the extent they apply to us.

This Policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions and any privacy collection notices provided when we collect personal information.

1. Personal Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • full name;
  • email address and telephone number;
  • residential, business or agency address;
  • account and profile information;
  • login and authentication information;
  • property and listing information, including property address, descriptions, photographs, pricing and availability information;
  • agency or business information;
  • enquiries, messages, feedback, complaints and other communications with us or other Users through the Platform;
  • billing, transaction and payment-related information; and
  • any other information you choose to provide that is reasonably necessary for us to provide or administer the Platform.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Platform, we or our service providers may automatically collect technical and usage information such as IP address, browser and device information, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, interactions, dates and times of access, diagnostic information and cookie or similar technology identifiers.

1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive personal information from third parties where permitted by law, including payment processors, technology and hosting providers, analytics providers, marketing providers, professional advisers and other persons involved in operating or supporting the Platform.

1.4 Sensitive Information

We do not generally require or intentionally collect sensitive information. Please do not provide sensitive information through the Platform unless it is reasonably necessary for a relevant purpose and we have requested it, or its collection is otherwise permitted by law.

Where we collect sensitive information, we will obtain consent where required and handle it in accordance with applicable privacy law.

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We generally collect personal information directly from you when you create or update an account, submit or manage a property listing, make a payment, submit an enquiry or form, communicate with us, subscribe to communications, or otherwise use the Platform.

We may also collect information automatically through cookies and similar technologies or receive information from third parties where permitted by law.

Where lawful and practicable, you may interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym. However, identification may be necessary for functions such as account administration, paid listings, property advertising, fraud prevention, support, or where identification is required or authorised by law.

3. Why We Collect, Hold, Use and Disclose Personal Information

We may collect, hold, use and disclose personal information where reasonably necessary for our functions and activities, including to:

  • create, administer and secure User accounts;
  • process and administer Listing and Exclusive Listing Fee payments;
  • review, publish, display, manage and promote property Listings;
  • facilitate property enquiries and communications selected by Users;
  • provide customer service and respond to questions, complaints and requests;
  • operate, maintain, troubleshoot and improve the Platform;
  • understand use of the Platform through analytics and performance monitoring;
  • personalise functionality or content where appropriate;
  • detect, investigate and prevent fraud, misuse, security incidents and unlawful activity;
  • administer our business, maintain records and resolve disputes;
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and
  • conduct direct marketing where permitted by law.

We do not sell personal information.

4. Public Property Listings

Property Listings are intended to be viewed by other Users and are publicly accessible. Information selected for publication may include property details, photographs, location information, agency or Seller/Agent name, and contact details where the User chooses or is required to display them.

Users should not include personal information in a public Listing that they do not want made publicly available. Publicly available listing information may be viewed, copied or indexed by third parties, including search engines, subject to the operation and settings of those third parties.

A Seller/Agent is responsible for ensuring that they have authority to provide and publish personal information about other individuals contained in a Listing.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

5.1 Service Providers and Professional Advisers

We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to service providers and advisers that assist us with payment processing, hosting and cloud services, website operation, security, communications, customer support, analytics, marketing, accounting, legal services and other business functions.

5.2 Other Users

Where a User elects to publish information or use functionality designed to connect Users, relevant personal information may be disclosed to other Users for that purpose.

5.3 Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose personal information where required or authorised by law, including in response to lawful court orders, regulatory requirements, law enforcement requests or where otherwise permitted under the Privacy Act.

5.4 Business Transactions

If our business or assets are reorganised, sold or transferred, personal information may be disclosed as part of that transaction where permitted by law and subject to appropriate confidentiality and privacy safeguards.

6. Overseas Disclosure

Some technology, cloud, payment, analytics, communications or other service providers we use may be located outside Australia or may disclose personal information to overseas recipients.

Where personal information is likely to be disclosed to overseas recipients, we will take steps required by applicable privacy law in relation to that disclosure.

7. Payments

Payments are processed using third-party payment providers. We do not intend to store complete credit or debit card numbers or complete banking credentials on the Platform. Payment providers may collect and process payment information under their own terms and privacy policies.

8. Direct Marketing

Where permitted by law, we may use personal information to send information about the Platform, property-related services, updates, offers or other communications that may be relevant to you.

You may opt out of direct marketing at any time by using the unsubscribe facility provided in the communication, where available, or by contacting us at info@buyoffmarketrealestate.com.au. We will action opt-out requests within the period required by applicable law.

Operational or service communications that are reasonably necessary to administer an account, listing, payment, security matter or transaction may still be sent where appropriate.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform, remember preferences, maintain security, understand how the Platform is used, measure performance and, where applicable, support marketing or advertising.

You can control some cookies through your browser or device settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

10. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure. Measures may include access controls, secure hosting, encryption where appropriate, authentication controls, monitoring, backups and staff or contractor access restrictions.

No internet transmission or information storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. If a data breach occurs, we will assess and respond to it in accordance with applicable law, including the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme where it applies.

11. Data Retention and Destruction

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide and administer the Platform, maintain appropriate business and transaction records, prevent fraud, resolve disputes, enforce agreements and comply with legal, taxation, accounting and regulatory obligations.

When personal information is no longer required and we are not legally required or otherwise permitted to retain it, we will take reasonable steps to destroy it or de-identify it.

You may request deletion of your account. Account deletion does not necessarily require us to immediately delete all information where retention is required or permitted by law or reasonably necessary for legitimate record-keeping, dispute, fraud-prevention or security purposes.

12. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading.

Requests may be sent to info@buyoffmarketrealestate.com.au. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request. We will respond within a reasonable period and will comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, including any applicable grounds for refusing access or correction and any requirement to give reasons.

13. Privacy Complaints

If you believe we have mishandled your personal information or breached an applicable privacy obligation, please contact us at info@buyoffmarketrealestate.com.au and provide sufficient details for us to investigate.

We will acknowledge and investigate privacy complaints and respond within a reasonable period. We may request further information where necessary to investigate the matter.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may be able to make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

14. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Platform may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, applications or services. Those third parties may have their own privacy practices and policies. We recommend you to review them before providing personal information. We are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third parties, subject to any responsibility we have under applicable law.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information-handling practices, technology, the Platform or applicable law. The current version will be made available on the Platform and will show its last updated date.

We will take reasonable steps to communicate material changes where appropriate. Changes to this Policy do not remove rights that individuals have under applicable privacy law.

16. Contact Us

For privacy questions, access or correction requests, complaints, or other privacy enquiries, contact:

Buy Off Market Real Estate

GEA REAL ESTATE GROUP PTY LTD (ACN 692 661 582)

Email: info@buyoffmarketrealestate.com.au