Who we are
Effective Date: 22 April 2026
1. Introduction
Beraki Associates (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Tax File Number Rule 2015.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
2. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://berakiassociates.com/
We provide tax, accounting, and advisory services.
What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and hold:
- Name, address, phone number, and email
- Date of birth and identification documents
- Tax File Numbers (TFNs)
- Financial and taxation information
- Employment and income details
- Business and company information
- Bank account details
- Information submitted through our website forms
How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information via:
- Website forms
- Email and phone communication
- In-person meetings
- Secure client portals (if applicable)
- Third parties such as the ATO or your authorised representatives
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect your information to:
- Provide tax and accounting services
- Prepare and lodge tax returns
- Communicate with you
- Verify your identity
- Comply with legal obligations
Tax File Numbers (TFNs)
We collect, use, and store TFNs in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Tax File Number Rule 2015.
We only collect TFNs where required to provide our services or where authorised by law.
Your TFN is used only for:
- Tax return preparation and lodgement
- Dealing with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Meeting legal obligations
We do not use or disclose TFNs for any unrelated purpose.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor traffic. This may include IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your information to:
Professional advisers
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Government agencies
Banks and financial institutions
Cloud software providers (e.g., accounting platforms)
IT and system providers
Overseas Disclosure
Some service providers may store data overseas. We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:
- Secure systems and software
- Restricted staff access
- Password protection and encryption where applicable
How long we retain your data
We retain personal information as required to provide services and comply with legal obligations.
What rights you have over your data
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
Complaints
If you have a privacy complaint, contact us first.
If unresolved, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Contact Us
Beraki Associates
Website: https://berakiassociates.com/
Email: tamiru@berakiassociates.com