Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 Aug 2025
This Policy explains how Novo Rentals ("Novo", "we", "us") collects, uses, discloses and protects personal information. It covers our website, quoting/booking systems, and rental operations. It is intended to align with applicable privacy laws (including the Australian Privacy Act and APPs). Where required, additional notices may apply.
1) Information We Collect
Identification & Contact: name, DOB, licence details, contact info, address, emergency contact.
Rental & Payment: booking details, rental history, payment card tokens, bond/pre-auth info, invoices, extensions, claims.
Verification & Compliance: copies of licence/ID, right-to-drive checks, fraud/affordability checks for long-term or rent-to-own.
Vehicle & Usage: odometer, fuel level, damage photos/reports, return condition. Vehicles may use telematics/GPS for security, roadside support and compliance.
Website/Data Logs: device and usage info, cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies below).
Communications: emails, forms, support calls/chats, feedback.
Marketing Preferences: opt-ins/opt-outs for promotions or referrals.
2) How We Use Your Information
- Provide quotes, process bookings, take payment and manage bonds.
- Verify identity and eligibility, prevent fraud, and meet legal obligations.
- Operate rentals: handover, servicing, roadside, toll and infringement processing, accident management and insurance claims.
- Provide customer support and safety notices.
- Run promotions and referral programs you join.
- Improve our services, site performance and security.
- Send service and marketing communications (you can opt out of marketing at any time).
3) Legal Basis
We process personal information to perform a contract with you, to comply with law, for our legitimate interests in operating a safe and efficient rental service, and with your consent where required (e.g., certain marketing or telematics uses).
4) Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:
- Payment processors and banks (for payments, bonds and refunds)
- Insurers, repairers, roadside providers and recovery agents
- Toll operators and government agencies for infringements
- Identity verification and fraud-prevention partners
- IT/hosting providers supporting our systems
- Professional advisers and, if required, law enforcement or regulators
We require service providers to protect your data and use it only for authorised purposes.
5) Overseas Disclosure
Some providers may store or access data from locations outside Australia. Where we transfer information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protections.
6) Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for rentals, legal obligations, dispute resolution and legitimate business purposes, then securely delete or de-identify it.
7) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method is 100% secure; please contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.
8) Your Choices & Rights
- Access and correction of your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing at any time.
- Object to or restrict certain processing where permitted by law.
- Lodge a privacy complaint with us, and if unresolved, with the relevant authority.
Requests may require identity verification and may be subject to legal exceptions.
9) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use essential cookies for site functionality and may use analytics cookies to understand usage and improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser; blocking some cookies may affect site features.
10) Telematics & GPS
Vehicles may be fitted with telematics/GPS to assist with security, roadside assistance, maintenance scheduling, and compliance with the Agreement. Location data is handled as personal information and retained only as needed for these purposes.
11) Children
Our services are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the legal driving age.
12) Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on our website with the updated date.
Contact Information
Novo Rentals
ABN: 95 141 228 962
Address: 45 Kenyon Street, Eagle Farm, QLD 4009, Australia
Phone: +61 451 344 173
Email: support@novorentals.com.au