Free Privacy Policy Template for Australian Businesses (APP‑Compliant)
Use this free privacy policy template to meet your obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Suitable for websites, apps, SaaS platforms, and offline businesses.
Key definitions
Template
A reusable document structure that you adapt to your own business and data practices.
Generator
A guided tool that creates a draft for you based on your business details.
Customisation
The process of replacing generic wording with the actual practices your business follows in production.
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Use the Privacy Policy GeneratorFree Privacy Policy Template (Australia)
Copy and customise the sections below to reflect your actual data handling practices. This template is aligned to the APPs and suitable for most Australian businesses.
1. Introduction
We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. What personal information we collect
We may collect personal information such as names, contact details, payment information, usage data, and any other information you provide to us.
3. How we collect personal information
We collect information directly from you, through our website or app, and from third‑party services where applicable.
4. Why we collect personal information
We collect personal information to provide our services, communicate with you, improve our offerings, and comply with legal obligations.
5. Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose personal information to service providers, partners, and as required by law. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients comply with the APPs.
6. Security and retention
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. We retain information only as long as necessary.
7. Access and correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time by contacting us.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at the details provided on our website.
How to customise this template
- Replace generic wording with your actual data handling practices
- Specify the exact types of personal information you collect
- Describe your real security measures (APP 11)
- Explain your direct marketing practices (APP 7)
- Identify any overseas disclosures (APP 8)
- Add your business name and contact details
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Template vs Generator — which should you use?
- Use this template if you want a starting point and are comfortable customising it manually.
- Use the generator if you want a fully customised, APP‑aligned policy created automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What is this template best used for?
It is best used as a manual starting point for businesses that want to customise each clause themselves before publishing.
Do I still need to customise the template?
Yes. You need to replace the generic wording with your actual collection, disclosure, security, and complaint-handling practices.
When should I use the generator instead?
Use the generator when you want a faster, more tailored draft based on your actual business details rather than editing a generic template manually.
What sections should every Australian privacy policy cover?
At minimum, it should explain what you collect, how you collect it, why you use it, how you disclose it, how you secure it, how people can access or correct it, and how they can make a complaint.
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