1. Introduction

a. Beach is committed to protecting the security of personal information provided to it by visitors accessing its internet website.

b. This policy sets out the principles that Beach will follow in collecting, using and storing that personal information.

c. This policy forms part of the terms of use of the website.

d. Beach provides links to other websites from hyperlinks in www.beachenergy.com.au. These websites are not subject to Beach's Online Privacy Policy. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those other websites they intend accessing.

2. What Information Does Beach Collect and How Is It Used?

a. Beach may from time to time collect personal information from visitors to its website. The type of information collected and the purposes for which that information will be used include:

i. for statistical purposes - information such as domain name and pages that have been viewed, the links that are accessed on the website and other activities undertaken on the website, IP addresses, the type of internet browser and the referring website address;

ii. for the purpose of responding to email requests via the website to subscribe to Beach's Email Alert Service or to be included in Beach's mailing list or to respond to a specific request - information such as name, address, email address, interest in Beach and details of the type of information required or the particular request;

iii. for the purpose of improving the website from time to time for visitors to the website.

b. Beach will only use or disclose this personal information for:

i. the purpose for which it was collected;

ii. any related purpose for which it would reasonably be expected to be used or disclosed;

iii. a purpose required or permitted by law such as protection of copyright or intellectual property in material on the website or enforcement of Beach's Online Terms of Use; or

iv. a purpose for which the individual has provided consent.

c. Beach may disclose personal information about individuals to third parties including disclosure to providers of services to Beach, government agencies, regulatory authorities, related bodies corporate of Beach and professional advisers of Beach. Beach requires its service providers to keep the personal information confidential and not use it for any purpose other than performing those services.

d. Cookies are small data files that a website is able to place on a user's hard drive to record aspects of that users experience of the website. The website may from time to time use 'cookies' to track usage of the website. Most web browsers are set by default to accept cookies. A visitor may be able to set a browser to prompt or refuse cookies. By rejecting cookies not all of the functions of the website may be available to the visitor.

3. Security of Personal Information

a. Beach will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information that has been collected is protected from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.

b. As far as is permissible under law, Beach accepts no responsibility.

4. Updating of Policy

Beach may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be made available on the Beach website.

5. Concerns or queries

If there is any concern or query about this policy or any personal information that may be collected, used or disclosed by Beach, contact can be made using the contact details in the "Contact Us" section of the website.