Privacy and how we do business

We respect your right to privacy!
Instant IT complies with the National Privacy Principles and the Privacy Act 1988(Cth). Any and all information collected at this site will be kept strictly confidential and will not be sold, rented, loaned, or otherwise voluntarily disclosed to any person or company. Any information you allow Instant IT to collect will be held with the utmost care, and will not be used by us or any third party authorised by us in ways that you have not consented.

A more detailed explanation in the following statement discloses how we collect, use, and most importantly, explains the safeguards we place on the personal information you provide to us on Instant IT web site. Protecting your privacy is important at Instant IT Pty Ltd. For further information please contact us at privacy@instantit.com.au

How Information is Collected
You remain anonymous while you browse through The Instant IT catalogue and information pages. We only collect personal information such as your e-mail and order delivery address at the time that you wish to place an order with us.

Various statistical information including your computers IP (Internet Protocol) address, your browser type and which pages you visit may be recorded for statistical use only. We do not link this information to any of your personal information. We simply collect statistics to help us serve you in a faster and more efficient manner.

We may request that you supply personal information, such as your e-mail address and postal address, for purposes such as registering as a client, making a purchase, entering a competition or participating in a survey. This information will only be collected on a voluntary basis.

We will use your e-mail address to create a personal identification. Your e-mail ID gives you fast and easy access to the Instant IT Store.

Using a unique identifier based on your e-mail address and a password, you fill out your order including delivery address and contact details. Once you enter your details, your Instant IT ID speeds the process when you order something from the Instant IT Store. You simply enter your Instant IT ID and password, and our computers look up the information to help you fill out the order form. We do not share your profile with any other company or person, and no one other than Instant IT personnel who are under strict instructions to not disclose the information can access your personal information. You may update, change or delete your Instant IT ID and preferences at any time.

From time to time, the Instant IT web site may use an industry standard technology called a "cookie" to collect information about how you use the site. This information is collected to help Instant IT serve you better and is not shared with any other person or company.

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Personal information will be held for a period of seven years unless a request is made by the relevant individual to have that personal information permanently deleted from our records.

How we use the Information
When you provide us with your e-mail or postal address, we will ask your permission to allow Instant IT to send you updates on the latest products and special offers.

Stopping E-mail Offers
Instant IT provides customers with an easy means to stop e-mail offers. Many of our clients like to be kept informed about new technologies or special offers. However, we respect your right to choose whether you receive the information and offers. You may edit your personal profile at any time to stop all further informational and promotional e-mails. Every email we send you will have an option to discontinue email offers.

Young Adults and Minors
We do not solicit data from minors or young adults. Instant IT encourages guardians and parents to assist their children and to participate in their on-line electronic commerce activities. Purchasing at the Instant IT web site is restricted to valid credit card holders. Persons under 18 years of age must not use the site without the consent of their parent or guardian.

Secure Communication with Instant IT
All transactions on the Instant IT Store where you provide personal information use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL codes information transferred between you and the server and makes it unreadable to any person or persons attempting to intercept the information.

Web Browser Compatibility
To purchase from the Instant IT Store, you must use an Java-capable browser such as Netscape Navigator 3.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 4 and higher.

Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using the Instant IT site, you signify your agreement with the Instant IT Internet Use Privacy Statement. If you are NOT able to agree with any aspect of this policy, please do not use the Instant IT Internet site. Instant IT Pty Ltd reserves the right, at our discretion, to modify, add, or delete portions of this privacy statement. Changes to this policy will be posted on this page and your continued usage of the site signifies your acceptance of the new conditions.

The Instant IT Pty Ltd privacy statement is subject to change and may be reviewed at any time and without notice.