Privacy Policy

1. Commitment to Information Privacy

G.A.T. TRADING PTY LTD (referred to herein as "we", "our", "the Company", or "GAT Trading") is committed to protecting the confidentiality and integrity of personal and corporate information collected in the course of providing trade intelligence, market dossiers, customs regulatory analyses, and supply chain advisory services.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, handle, disclose, and secure your information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and applicable international cross-border data handling standards (including the General Data Protection Regulation / GDPR where relevant).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information directly from you when you submit an advisory inquiry, request a research dossier, or interact with our trade evaluation tools:

• Identity & Contact Details: Full name, professional title, corporate affiliation, business email address, direct phone number, and registered office address.
• Commercial & Trade Information: Consignment parameters, trade corridors, Harmonized Tariff classifications, freight modes, and general compliance project requirements.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URL, and interaction logs with our digital analytical tools.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Information gathered by G.A.T. TRADING PTY LTD is utilized strictly for legitimate commercial and administrative purposes:

• Preparing bespoke international trade dossiers, tariff reviews, and supply chain evaluations.
• Responding to corporate inquiries submitted via our direct trade desk.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory Australian business obligations and anti-fraud protocols.
• Improving the usability, data accuracy, and technical stability of our information platform.

4. Cross-Border Disclosures & Third Parties

G.A.T. TRADING PTY LTD does not sell, rent, or trade personal or corporate data to external marketing organizations. Information is disclosed solely to:

• Authorized analytical staff and research contractors bound by formal non-disclosure agreements.
• Trusted IT infrastructure providers, secure hosting facilities, and encrypted communication vendors.
• Regulatory, governmental, or statutory bodies (such as the Australian Border Force or ASIC) where mandated by law or court order.

5. Data Retention & Security Measures

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Commercial inquiries and client communication records are retained strictly for the duration necessary to satisfy regulatory, tax, and auditing obligations under Australian law.

6. Your Rights & Access Requests

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to request corrections if any details are inaccurate or outdated. To make an access request or raise a privacy inquiry, please contact our Privacy Officer at: