WHK Horwath is a member of Crowe Horwath International Association,
a Swiss Verein. Each member firm of Horwath is a separate
and independent legal entity.
(Updated July.31, 2008)
WHK Pty Ltd & WHK Horwath Sydney Pty Ltd
trading as WHK Horwath intends for www.whkhorwath.com.au
(site) to complement the services that the company provides.
This statement sets forth our privacy policy for this site,
describing the practices we follow to respect the privacy
of all visitors.
At WHK Horwath, we have focused on implementing
fair information practices that are designed to protect
your privacy. We believe that everyone benefits from the
free flow of information when that information is gathered
and used responsibly.
If you have questions or you do not feel that your concerns
have been addressed in our privacy statement, or you just
want to talk with us, feel free to contact us by e-mail
at website@whkhorwath.com.au.
Data collection
We collect personally identifiable information that is voluntarily
provided by visitors to this site. The identifiable information
that WHK Horwath receives from site visitors includes name,
title, address, e-mail address, screen name, telephone and
fax numbers, and any other information provided by visitors
in e-mail messages or attachments thereto.
Typically, personal identifying information is used to:
- Register for certain areas of the site;
- Distribute requested reference materials;
- Submit resumes or work history information;
- Contact us for further information;
- Enter quick surveys, quizzes, or benchmarking surveys;
- Register for events and conferences.
It is WHK Horwath’s policy to limit the information
collected to only the minimum information required to complete
a site visitor’s request. WHK Horwath’s intention
is not to seek any sensitive information through our site
unless legally required for recruiting purposes.
Use of data
Information obtained by the site is used for internal business
purposes of WHK Horwath. This data is not shared with others
for unrelated purposes unless stated in this Privacy Policy
or otherwise communicated to the site visitor.
WHK Horwath makes every practical effort to avoid excessive
or irrelevant collection of data. If a visitor believes
the site has collected excessive information, we encourage
the visitor to contact us at website@whkhorwath.com.au
to raise any concerns.
Except for instances where visitors explicitly choose to
receive specific WHK Horwath marketing or other informational
materials, WHK Horwath will provide visitors who submit
their information with an opt out option on use of personal
data collected from our Website to distribute marketing
or informational materials.
Third parties
It is WHK Horwath’s policy to disclose information
to third parties under the following circumstances:
- as required by law through subpoena, search warrant,
or other legal process, or
- when explicitly requested by the visitor, or
- when required to deliver publications or reference materials
requested by the visitor, or
- when required to facilitate conferences or events hosted
by a third party.
Categories of third parties that Horwath Australia may
share personally identifiable information with include federal,
state, and local government entities. This site does not
collect or compile personally identifying information for
dissemination or sale to outside parties for consumer marketing
purposes, or host mailings on behalf of third parties.
Third-party links
There are several places throughout this site that may link
to other Web sites that do not operate under WHK Horwath’s
privacy practices. When visitors link to other Web sites,
WHK Horwath’s privacy practices no longer apply. We
encourage visitors to review each site's privacy policy
before disclosing any personally identifiable information.
Choices
As a policy, visitors are not required to register to gain
access to this site. Personally identifiable information
provided to WHK Horwath through this site is provided voluntarily
by visitors. Should visitors subsequently choose to unsubscribe
from mailing lists or any registrations, we will provide
instructions on the appropriate web site area or in communications
to our visitors; or a visitor may contact WHK Horwath at
website@whkhorwath.com.au.
Access
Each visitor has the right of access to personal data they
have submitted through this site.
User updates of information should be handled by going back
through the registration process. Inquiries about the accuracy
of identifying information previously submitted, or requests
to have information removed, should be directed to: website@whkhorwath.com.au.
Security
All WHK Horwath employees are instructed to follow a firm-wide
security policy. Only authorised personnel are provided
access to personally identifiable information and these
employees are required to agree to ensure confidentiality
of this information.
Modifications
WHK Horwath reserves the right to modify or amend this statement
at any time. The effective date will be displayed at the
beginning of this statement. To keep visitors informed,
WHK Horwath will notify users of material changes to our
Privacy Statement by prominently identifying a link on our
home page at http://www.whkhorwath.com.au
to the updated Privacy Policy for a period of not less than
two weeks.
The information contained in www.whkhorwath.com.au
Web site (site) is owned and operated by WHK Horwath and
is for general guidance on matters of interest only. The
application and impact of laws can vary widely based on
the specific facts involved. All information in this site
is provided "as is," with no guarantee of completeness,
accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained from the
use of this information, and without warranty of any kind,
express or implied, including but not limited to warranties
of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular
purpose.
The information on this site is provided with the understanding
that the authors and publishers are not herein engaged in
rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional
advice and services. As such, it should not be used as a
substitute for consultation with professional accounting,
tax, legal, or other competent advisors. Before making any
decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional
in your jurisdiction.
All documents, programs, publications, designs, products,
processes, software, technology, information, and ideas
(Content) provided by or described in this Site are the
property of WHK Horwath and/or its affiliates or suppliers
and are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws
and other intellectual property laws. The Content is provided
to users of this Site for informational purposes only. Any
other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution,
transmission, display, or performance of the Content is
strictly prohibited.
While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information
contained in this Site has been obtained from reliable sources,
WHK Horwath is not responsible for any errors or omissions,
or for the results obtained from the use of this information.
Certain links in this site connect to other Web sites maintained
by third parties over whom WHK Horwath has no control. WHK
Horwath makes no representations as to the accuracy or any
other aspect of information contained in other Web sites.
WHK Horwath shall not be liable for any direct, indirect,
special, consequential, or incidental damages, including,
without limitation, any lost profits rising out of the use
of or inability to use this site or any Content provided
or described by this site, even if WHK Horwath has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
WHK Horwath, the WHK Horwath logo, and all other WHK Horwath
product and service names or logos are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of WHK Horwath or Crowe Horwath International,
and may not be used without the prior written consent of
WHK Horwath. The site may make reference to other company,
product, and service names which are the trademarks of their
respective owners.
