Privacy Policy

Licensed Real Estate Agent under the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld)

Last Updated: May 2026

At Q1 Brokers, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all
individuals who interact with our business, including buyers, sellers, investors, website users,
and professional advisors.

This Privacy Policy outlines how Q1 Brokers collects, uses, stores, discloses, and manages
personal information in accordance with:

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
The Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld)
The Agents Financial Administration Act 2014 (Qld)
Other applicable Australian laws and regulations

By accessing our website, submitting an enquiry, signing a Confidentiality Agreement, or
engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy
Policy.

1. Collection Of Personal Information

Q1 Brokers collects personal information necessary to provide business broking and related
services.

Information We May Collect from Buyers

Full legal name
Residential address
Email address and telephone number
Identification documents including driver licence or passport
Company or trust details
Financial capacity information
Business interests and acquisition preferences
Confidentiality Agreement submissions
Offer to Purchase submissions
Source of funds information where reasonably required
Communication records and correspondence

Information We May Collect from Sellers

Website enquiry form submissions
IP address and browser information
Website usage data and analytics
Cookies and session information
Marketing preferences where consent is provided

We collect personal information directly from you wherever reasonably practicable. In some
circumstances, information may also be collected from professional advisors, accountants,
solicitors, landlords, public registers, identity verification providers, or other third parties
connected to a transaction.

2. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information

Q1 Brokers collects and uses personal information for purposes including:

Facilitating the sale and purchase of businesses
Assessing buyer suitability and financial capacity
Managing Confidentiality Agreements and business information requests
Communicating with buyers, sellers, landlords, solicitors, accountants, and financiers
Preparing and administering contracts and transaction documentation
Conducting identity verification and due diligence procedures
Maintaining business records and compliance obligations
Providing marketing communications where consent has been provided
Improving our website, services, and customer experience
Protecting confidential business information

We may also use personal information where required or authorised by law.

3. Confidential Business Information

Q1 Brokers acts on behalf of business owners in connection with the confidential sale of
businesses.

Buyers may be required to provide identification, financial information, and execute a
Confidentiality Agreement before confidential business information is released.

All confidential information provided by Q1 Brokers remains subject to confidentiality
obligations and may only be used for the purpose of evaluating a potential business purchase.

Q1 Brokers reserves the right to refuse disclosure of confidential information where adequate
verification or due diligence requirements have not been satisfied.

4. Identity Verification and Due Diligence

Q1 Brokers may undertake reasonable identity verification and due diligence procedures to:

Verify the identity of prospective buyers and sellers
Confirm authority to act on behalf of companies or trusts
Assess legitimacy of enquiries and transactions
Protect vendors and confidential business information
Reduce the risk of fraud, unlawful conduct, or misleading representations

Failure to provide requested identification or verification information may result in Q1
Brokers refusing to provide further information or services.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

Q1 Brokers does not sell personal information to third parties.

Personal information may be disclosed where reasonably necessary to:

Sellers and their professional advisors
Buyers and their professional advisors
Solicitors, accountants, financiers, valuers, and landlords
Franchise groups and managing agents where relevant
Identity verification providers
IT service providers and website administrators
Government authorities, regulators, courts, or law enforcement agencies where
required by law

We take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties handling personal information on our
behalf maintain appropriate confidentiality and privacy protections.

6. Marketing Communications

Q1 Brokers may send marketing communications relating to:

Business opportunities
New listings
Industry updates
Investment opportunities
General business broking information

Marketing communications will only be sent where consent has been provided or where
otherwise permitted by law.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
Contacting us directly at

Opting out of marketing communications does not affect our ability to send important service
or transaction related communications.

7. Website Cookies and Analytics

The Q1 Brokers website may use cookies, analytics tools, and related technologies to
improve website performance and user experience.

Cookies may collect information including:

Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Session duration
Website interaction data

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, however certain website
functionality may be affected.

8. Storage and Security of Information

Q1 Brokers takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference,
loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

Password protected systems
Restricted staff access
Secure electronic storage
Confidential handling procedures
Secure destruction of records when no longer required

While reasonable steps are taken to protect information, no method of electronic transmission
or storage can be guaranteed as completely secure.

9. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information held by Q1 Brokers and request correction of
inaccurate or outdated information.

Requests should be made in writing to:

We may require proof of identity before releasing personal information.

Q1 Brokers reserves the right to refuse access where permitted by law.

10. Third Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third party websites.

Q1 Brokers is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third party
websites. Users access such websites at their own risk.

11. No Legal or Financial Advice

Information provided by Q1 Brokers, including website content, business listings, financial
information, and communications, is of a general nature only.

Q1 Brokers does not provide legal, accounting, taxation, or financial advice.

All parties should obtain independent professional advice and conduct their own due
diligence before entering into any transaction or relying upon any information provided.

12. Limitation of Liability

Q1 Brokers relies upon information supplied by business owners and third parties.

While reasonable care is taken in preparing information and marketing materials, Q1 Brokers
does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information
provided.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Q1 Brokers disclaims all liability arising from
reliance upon information contained on this website or supplied during the course of any
transaction.

All prospective buyers must undertake their own independent investigations and due
diligence.

13. Privacy Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached or your personal information has been
mishandled, please contact Q1 Brokers in writing.

Contact Details

Q1 Brokers
Website: www.Q1brokers.com.au
Email: info@Q1brokers.com.au

We will investigate all complaints and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

Website: OAIC
Phone: 1300 363 992

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Q1 Brokers reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time without notice.

The latest version will always be available on our website at: