Privacy Policy — Equitus Consulting

Last updated: 10/11/2025

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy explains how Equitus Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects personal information in the course of delivering our consulting and advisory services.

Equitus Consulting provides evidence-based DEI advisory services, tailored strategic advisory, leadership consulting, and people management support. We work closely with client teams to build internal capability, upskill staff and support long-term organisational outcomes.

Contact details:
Email: hello@equitusconsulting.com.au
Address: Brisbane, 4000

 

2. What Personal Information We Collect

In providing our services, we may collect:

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number).
• Professional details (job title, organisation, team or project information).
• Information provided during meetings, workshops, coaching sessions or project engagements.
• Documents or data supplied by clients (which may include employee information).
• DEI-related organisational insights or workforce data shared for the purpose of analysis or advisory work.
• Billing and administrative information (invoices, payment details — we do not store full credit card numbers).
• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited via analytics tools).

 

Sensitive information:
As a DEI-focused advisory firm, we may occasionally receive sensitive information (e.g., data relating to demographics, cultural background, disability, gender identity, or workplace experiences).
We only collect and use such information with consent, or where permitted by law, and only when necessary to provide our services.

 

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information when you or your organisation:

• Engage us for consulting services.
• Participate in coaching, workshops, assessments or interviews.
• Provide documentation or data for review or analysis.
• Subscribe to updates, resources or mailing lists.
• Contact us with an enquiry.

We may also receive personal information from:

• Client organisations, about their team members when relevant to the project.
• Publicly available sources, such as LinkedIn or company websites.
• Third-party service providers where you have interacted with our services (e.g., scheduling tools, survey platforms).

We also use cookies and analytics tools when you visit our website to help us understand usage patterns and improve our services. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

 

4. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect and use personal information to:

• Deliver DEI advisory, leadership consulting and strategic support.
• Understand organisational needs and develop tailored recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops, coaching, assessments and upskilling sessions.
• Analyse DEI data for insights, benchmarking and reporting.
• Communicate with clients about engagements, updates or logistics.
• Manage business operations, including billing and administration.
• Meet our legal, regulatory and insurance obligations.

We do not use workforce or DEI data for marketing.
We do not share DEI insights outside the client organisation unless expressly agreed.

 

5. How We Use and Disclose Personal Information

We generally use and disclose personal information only for the purpose for which it was provided.

We may share personal information with:

• Trusted subcontractors, associate consultants or facilitators assisting with a project.
• Technology and administrative service providers (e.g., secure cloud storage, scheduling, email hosting).
• Professional advisers (e.g., legal or insurance providers) where necessary.
• Regulators or authorised parties where required by law.

We do not sell personal information.

Overseas disclosure

Our cloud service providers may store information in Australia, US, EU.
We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers comply with Australian privacy requirements.

 

6. Data Security and Storage

We take reasonable steps to keep personal information secure, including:

• Using reputable cloud platforms with strong security standards.
• Limiting access to project information to authorised personnel only.
• Maintaining confidentiality commitments with staff and contractors.

We retain information only for as long as necessary for project, legal or business purposes, after which it is securely deleted or de-identified.

 

7. Access and Correction

You may request:

• Access to the personal information we hold about you; and
• Correction of any inaccuracies or incomplete information.

Requests can be made using our contact details above.
We may need to verify your identity before releasing or updating information.

 

8. Anonymous or Pseudonymous Use

Where practical (e.g., general enquiries), you may choose not to identify yourself.
However, most consulting engagements, assessments and workshops require identifiable information to proceed.

 

9. Complaints About Privacy

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us.
We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond as soon as reasonably possible.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

• Website: www.oaic.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 363 992

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any updates will be published on our website with a new “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of our website or services indicates your acceptance of any revised policy.