Privacy Policy

Aquris values the privacy of individuals and organizations and takes care to handle personal information responsibly. Outlined below is our approach to handling personal information across our consultancy, advisory, implementation, and support activities.

Where This Policy Applies

This policy applies to personal information handled by Aquris in Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and any other jurisdiction in which our work is carried out. Where required, local legal obligations are taken into account and applied.

Personal Information We Handle

During professional engagements, Aquris may receive personal information directly from individuals or through client organizations. Depending on the nature of the engagement, this information may include:

· Names, roles, and organizational affiliations
· Business contact information
· Professional information relevant to consultancy or advisory work
· Information exchanged during meetings or project communications
· Limited technical or operational information required to perform agreed work

Information is collected only where it is relevant and reasonably necessary for legitimate work purposes.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information handled by Aquris is used solely in connection with defined project activities, such as:

· Delivering consultancy, advisory, implementation, and support engagements
· Communicating with clients and project stakeholders
· Managing engagements, records, and supporting documentation
· Fulfilling contractual commitments and applicable legal obligations
· Supporting secure and effective project delivery

Personal information is not used for purposes outside the scope of the engagement.

Basis for Handling Personal Information

Personal information is handled on appropriate grounds depending on the circumstances, which may include:

· Permission provided by individuals or client organizations
· The need to perform agreed professional work
· Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
· Legitimate professional interests managed responsibly and with due care

Sharing Personal Information

Aquris does not disclose personal information for commercial gain.
Personal information may be shared only in limited situations and controlled circumstances, such as:

· With authorized personnel involved in delivering professional work
· With external parties supporting an engagement, where appropriate controls exist
· Where disclosure is required by law or requested by a competent authority
· Where disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm to individuals, organizations, or the public

Any disclosure is restricted to the minimum necessary information and provided only to authorized recipients.

Sharing Personal Information

Aquris does not disclose personal information for commercial gain.
Personal information may be shared only in limited situations and controlled circumstances, such as:

· With authorized personnel involved in delivering professional work
· With external parties supporting an engagement, where appropriate controls exist
· Where disclosure is required by law or requested by a competent authority
· Where disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm to individuals, organizations, or the public

Any disclosure is restricted to the minimum necessary information and provided only to authorized recipients.

Protection of Personal Information

Administrative, technical, and physical measures are applied to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or accidental deletion. Access is limited to individuals who require such information to perform their professional responsibilities.

Protection of Personal Information

Administrative, technical, and physical measures are applied to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or accidental deletion. Access is limited to individuals who require such information to perform their professional responsibilities.

Retention and Disposal

Personal information is retained only for as long as it serves a legitimate purpose or is required to meet contractual or legal obligations. Once no longer required, information is securely removed or disposed of using controlled and approved methods.

Individual Requests

Where permitted under applicable laws, individuals may request access to, or correction of, personal information held about them, or request restriction of its use where appropriate. Requests can be submitted using the contact details available on Aquris’ website.

External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. Aquris is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites, and users are encouraged to review those policies independently.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated independently to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. The current version will be made available through appropriate channels..