Privacy Policy | National Collections Perth

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 July 2026

At National Collections, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our debt recovery, commercial collections, legal support, and related services. National Collections operates in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).


Who We Are

National Collections is a Western Australian owned and operated debt recovery agency providing commercial debt collection, legal recovery assistance, process serving, credit management support, and related services to businesses across Australia. Since commencing operations in 1991, we have helped businesses recover outstanding debts through ethical, compliant, and professional recovery practices.


What Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:

  • Full name
  • Company name
  • Business address
  • Postal address
  • Email address
  • Telephone and mobile numbers
  • Information submitted through our contact forms
  • Debt recovery instructions
  • Invoice and account information
  • Debtor details supplied by clients
  • Financial information required for debt recovery
  • Documents supporting collection matters
  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Website usage statistics
  • Cookies and analytics information

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services or respond to your enquiries.


How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Complete a website enquiry form
  • Contact us by phone or email
  • Request a quotation
  • Engage our debt recovery services
  • Provide collection instructions
  • Upload supporting documentation
  • Subscribe to communications
  • Visit our website
  • Communicate with our staff

In some circumstances, we may also receive information from:

  • Our clients
  • Credit reporting agencies
  • Publicly available records
  • Government agencies
  • Legal representatives
  • Courts and tribunals
  • Other parties involved in debt recovery where permitted by law

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide debt recovery services
  • Recover outstanding commercial debts
  • Verify identities
  • Manage client accounts
  • Communicate regarding collection matters
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Improve our services
  • Maintain internal records
  • Prevent fraud
  • Protect our legal rights
  • Administer our website

We only use your information for lawful purposes connected with our business activities.


Disclosure of Personal Information

Your information may be disclosed where necessary to:

  • Our employees and authorised representatives
  • Solicitors and legal professionals
  • Courts and tribunals
  • Licensed process servers
  • Credit reporting bodies where authorised
  • Government authorities
  • Regulatory agencies
  • IT service providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Collection partners where legally permitted

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.


Debt Recovery Information

As part of providing commercial debt recovery services, National Collections may process personal and business information relating to debtors, clients, guarantors, directors, and authorised representatives.

Information is collected and used solely for legitimate debt recovery purposes and in accordance with Australian law and applicable privacy obligations.


Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyse visitor behaviour
  • Monitor website performance
  • Enhance user experience
  • Support marketing activities

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function correctly.


Third Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or use third-party services including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Maps
  • Contact forms
  • Spam protection services
  • Website hosting providers

These third-party providers maintain their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing personal information.


Data Security

We take reasonable steps to safeguard personal information from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Interference
  • Modification
  • Disclosure

Security measures may include:

  • Secure servers
  • Password protection
  • Restricted staff access
  • Firewall protection
  • Secure data storage
  • Regular system monitoring

While we implement appropriate safeguards, no online transmission can be guaranteed as completely secure.


Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Meet contractual obligations
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, it is securely destroyed or de-identified where appropriate.


Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you.

If any information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you may request that it be corrected.

Requests should be submitted using the contact details below.


Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, we may send information regarding our services.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications.


Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and commercial clients. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website.


International Disclosure

Generally, personal information is stored and processed within Australia. If information is transferred overseas for legitimate business purposes, appropriate safeguards will be implemented to comply with Australian privacy laws.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, business practices, or website functionality.

The latest version will always be available on this website.


Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact:

National Collections
Level 1, 10 Nash Street
Perth WA 6000

Phone: (08) 9202 1000
Mobile: 0417 957 443
Email: sales@nationalcollections.com.au
Website: https://www.nationalcollections.com.au/

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Call us today on (08) 9202 1000 to find out more about our debt recovery services