Precision Logic & Controls
    Your Trusted Local Supplier

    1. Introduction

     

    Precision Logic & Controls (referred to in this policy as ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) is an Australian-owned supplier of industrial automation parts and engineering services, operating from plc-group.com.au. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, request quotes, or engage our services.

     

    This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in Schedule 1 of that Act.

     

    By using our website or providing personal information to us, you agree to the collection and use of that information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

     

    2. Who This Policy Applies To

     

    This policy applies to all individuals whose personal information we handle, including:

     

    • Visitors to plc-group.com.au
    • Persons who submit a quote request, contact form, or enquiry
    • Existing and prospective customers of Precision Logic & Controls
    • Suppliers and business partners who interact with us
    • Individuals who call our 24/7 support line or email our team

     

    3. What Personal Information We Collect

     

    We collect only the personal information reasonably necessary to conduct our business as an industrial automation parts supplier and engineering services provider. The types of personal information we may collect include:

     

    3.1 Information You Provide Directly

     

    • Full name and job title
    • Company or organisation name
    • Business email address
    • Business phone number
    • Business address or site address (including metro, regional, and remote locations)
    • Details of the automation parts or services you are enquiring about (e.g. part numbers, brand, model, condition)
    • Delivery address for spare parts orders
    • Any other information you voluntarily provide in enquiry forms, quote requests, or correspondence

     

    3.2 Information Collected Automatically

     

    • IP address and browser type
    • Pages visited on plc-group.com.au and time spent on those pages
    • Referring website or search terms used to find our website
    • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
    • General geographic location derived from IP address (country and city level only)

     

    3.3 Information We Do Not Collect

     

    We do not collect sensitive information as defined under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, or financial account details. We do not process credit card or payment information directly — any payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors subject to their own privacy policies.

     

    4. How We Collect Personal Information

     

    We collect personal information through the following means:

     

    Quote & contact forms When you submit a ‘Get a Quote’ or ‘Contact Support’ request via plc-group.com.au/contact-us/, we collect the information you enter in that form.

     

    Phone and email When you contact our team by phone (including our 24/7 breakdown support line) or email, we may collect and record information you provide during that interaction.

     

    Website cookies Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect browsing data automatically. See Section 9 for details.

     

    Business cards & referrals If you provide us with contact details at a trade event, through a referral, or by other means, we will handle that information in accordance with this policy.

     

    Third-party sources We may receive business contact information from publicly available sources (e.g. company websites, LinkedIn) for the purpose of B2B outreach relevant to our services.

     

    5. Why We Collect and Use Personal Information

     

    We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

     

    5.1 Primary Purposes (Service Delivery)

     

    • To respond to quote requests and enquiries about obsolete PLC parts, automation spare parts, and engineering services
    • To source, qualify, and deliver spare parts to your nominated site address across Australia
    • To provide engineering services including PLC & HMI programming, SCADA integration, PLC migrations, functional safety assessments, electrical panel builds, and 24/7 site support
    • To issue quotes, invoices, acceptance records, and warranty documentation
    • To arrange and track express delivery of parts Australia-wide
    • To provide after-sales support, including DOA cover, warranty claims, and on-site installation assistance
    • To update you on the status of your parts order or service engagement

     

    5.2 Secondary Purposes (Business Operations)

     

    • To maintain records of our business dealings and parts sourcing history
    • To improve the quality and relevance of our website content and services
    • To send service-related communications (e.g. delivery updates, warranty reminders)
    • To conduct an obsolescence audit or spares strategy review at your request
    • To manage consignment or bonded stock arrangements
    • To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law

     

    5.3 Marketing

     

    We may use your business contact information to send you information about our services, industry updates, or relevant offerings that may reduce downtime and support your operations. We will only do this where:

     

    • You have given us consent to do so, or
    • We have an existing business relationship with you and the communication relates to similar services

     

    You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us at plc-group.com.au/contact-us/ or by using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.

     

    6. Disclosure of Personal Information

     

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of recipient, strictly for the purposes described in Section 5:

     

    6.1 Our Global Supplier Network

     

    To source hard-to-find or obsolete automation parts, we work with a vetted global network of approved suppliers. We may disclose the minimum necessary information (such as part number, required condition grade, and delivery address) to locate and secure stock on your behalf. All suppliers in our network are engaged under confidentiality obligations.

     

    6.2 Logistics and Courier Partners

     

    To deliver parts to your site, we engage express courier and freight services. Your name, delivery address, and contact number will be shared with our logistics partners solely for the purpose of completing delivery.

     

    6.3 On-Call Engineers

     

    Where you request on-site or remote installation support, we may share your site address and relevant contact details with the local engineer assigned to your job.

     

    6.4 IT and Platform Service Providers

     

    We use third-party technology platforms to operate our website, manage communications, and process quotes. These providers may have access to personal information as part of delivering their services to us. We require all such providers to handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy law.

     

    6.5 Legal and Regulatory Authorities

     

    We may disclose personal information where required or authorised by Australian law, including to law enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies exercising lawful authority.

     

    6.6 Overseas Disclosure

     

    Because we source parts through a global supplier network, personal information (limited to the minimum necessary for parts sourcing) may be disclosed to overseas suppliers. Before disclosing personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient handles it in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles, in accordance with APP 8.

     

    7. How We Store and Protect Personal Information

     

    We take the security of personal information seriously. We implement a range of technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include:

     

    • Secure HTTPS encryption on plc-group.com.au
    • Access controls limiting personal information to staff who need it to perform their role
    • Secure storage of business records and parts documentation
    • Regular review of our information handling practices

     

    Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet our legal, accounting, and reporting obligations. When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it securely.

     

    8. Your Rights Under the Australian Privacy Principles

     

    Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights in relation to your personal information:

     

    Right to access You may request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will respond to access requests within 30 days. We may charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of providing access.

     

    Right to correction If you believe personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, or misleading, you may request that we correct it. We will take reasonable steps to correct the information.

     

    Right to complain If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may make a complaint to us in the first instance. We will acknowledge your complaint within 7 days and respond substantively within 30 days.

     

    OAIC complaint If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.

     

    Opt out of marketing You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. Your opt-out will be actioned within 5 business days.

     

    9. Cookies and Website Tracking

     

    Our website plc-group.com.au uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors use our site. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website.

     

    9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

     

    • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g. session management, form submission).
    • Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our site (e.g. pages visited, time on site, referring source). We use this data to improve our website content and structure.
    • Marketing cookies: Where applicable, used to track interactions with our content for the purpose of serving relevant advertising.

     

    9.2 Managing Cookies

     

    You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set.

     

    10. Links to Third-Party Websites

     

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the websites of automation equipment manufacturers, logistics providers, and industry bodies. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

     

    11. Children’s Privacy

     

    Our website and services are directed at business professionals in the industrial automation sector. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

     

    12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

     

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will update the ‘Last reviewed’ date at the bottom of this document and publish the updated policy on plc-group.com.au.

     

    We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.