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Privacy Statement

Schneider Von Gunn Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd (ABN 18 645 091 158), trading as SVG Pharma (“we”, “us”, “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy.

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We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and take reasonable steps to ensure information is collected, stored, and used securely and responsibly.

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Information We Collect​

We may collect limited personal information, including:

  • Name

  • Company name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

when you contact us, submit an enquiry, apply for employment, or otherwise interact with our website.​

For employment applications, we may also collect information relevant to recruitment, including qualifications, work history, and referee details.​

Our website may automatically collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited for analytics and performance improvement purposes.

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Clinical Research Data

This website does not collect sensitive health or clinical trial participant data.

Personal information collected during clinical research is managed separately in accordance with:

  • Participant informed consent

  • Ethics approvals from registered Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs)

  • Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP E6(R2))

  • The NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023)

  • The Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) and applicable regulatory requirements

  • Applicable State and Territory health records legislation, including the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) where relevant

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De-identified Clinical Trial Data

Where clinical trial data has been de-identified in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and applicable guidelines (including the OAIC's De-identification Decision-Making Framework), such data may be made available to qualified third parties for secondary research, scientific publication, or licensing arrangements. Any such disclosure occurs only where:

  • Data has been de-identified to a standard consistent with APP and NHMRC guidance

  • The original participant informed consent supports such use

  • Appropriate written agreements are in place between SVG Pharma (or the relevant data owner) and the receiving party

Where appropriate, the relevant Human Research Ethics Committee is informed of secondary use arrangements

For further information regarding clinical trial data handling or licensing arrangements, please contact us directly.

 

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage professional relationships

  • Assess employment applications

  • Improve website functionality and communications

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or trade personal information. References to data licensing in this statement relate strictly to de-identified clinical trial data, which is not personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

 

Disclosure to Third Parties and Overseas Recipients

We may disclose information to trusted service providers (e.g., IT, hosting, analytics, email services) strictly for business operations.

Some providers may be located overseas (including the United States). Where applicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure comparable privacy protections are in place.​​

By using our website, you consent to such disclosures where required.

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International Visitors

While SVG Pharma is an Australian entity governed primarily by Australian privacy law, we acknowledge that visitors from other jurisdictions may have additional rights under their local laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Individuals located in such jurisdictions may contact us at info@svgpharma.com.au to exercise applicable rights, including access, correction, or erasure of personal information held by us.

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Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated usage information. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, noting some website functions may be affected.

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Direct Communications

Where we send professional or commercial communications, recipients may opt out at any time by contacting info@svgpharma.com.au. We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) in relation to all electronic communications.

 

Children's Information

Our website and services are directed at professional, scientific, and commercial audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

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Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, in accordance with APP 11.

Where a data breach occurs that is likely to result in serious harm, we will comply with the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (Cth) and the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme, including timely notification to affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:

  • Website enquiries: typically up to 7 years

  • Employment records: in accordance with applicable employment and tax legislation

  • Clinical research data: in accordance with GCP and regulatory obligations (typically 15 years)

  • Licensed clinical data: governed by the terms of individual data licensing agreements with receiving parties

 

Privacy Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or mishandled your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with us by contacting info@svgpharma.com.au.

Complaints will be:

  • Acknowledged in writing within 7 business days

  • Investigated and responded to within 30 business days where reasonably practicable

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may refer the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or 1300 363 992.

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Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information, where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact info@svgpharma.com.au. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

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Updates

This statement may be updated periodically.

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Last updated: April 2026

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