Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24th April 2026

Who We Are

Mining + Heritage Legal (M+HL) is an Australian legal practice based in Western Australia, specialising in the resource, energy, mining, native title, and cultural heritage sectors.

We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and handle personal information when you:

  • Interact with us on LinkedIn

  • Engage with our content or advertising

  • Submit information via LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms

  • Visit our website

  • Contact us directly

What Personal Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

  • Name and job title

  • Contact details (email, phone)

  • Company and industry information

  • Information you provide in messages, forms, or enquiries

  • Engagement data (e.g. interactions with our LinkedIn content)

We may also collect additional information where necessary to provide legal services.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information:

  • Directly from you (e.g. messages, enquiries, forms)

  • Via LinkedIn tools (including Lead Gen Forms and analytics)

  • From publicly available sources (such as LinkedIn profiles)

  • From third parties where relevant to legal matters

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide legal services

  • Communicate with you about relevant legal developments, insights, and events

  • Understand engagement with our content and improve our services

  • Comply with legal and professional obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information where necessary, including to:

  • Clients and project stakeholders

  • Barristers, consultants, and professional advisors

  • Government agencies and regulators

  • Courts and tribunals

  • IT and service providers

All disclosures are made in accordance with legal confidentiality obligations.

LinkedIn and Third-Party Data

LinkedIn may collect and process your personal information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.

We may receive aggregated or identifiable data from LinkedIn, including via:

  • LinkedIn analytics tools

  • Lead Gen Forms

  • Advertising campaigns

If you submit your information through LinkedIn, it will also be subject to LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy.

Overseas Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (including cloud providers) may store data outside Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate data protection safeguards are in place.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure IT systems

  • Access controls

  • Confidentiality obligations for staff

  • Cybersecurity measures

Your Choices

You can:

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

  • Request access to or correction of your personal information

  • Choose not to provide certain information (though this may limit our ability to assist you)

Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for legal, regulatory, and business purposes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy:

  • Privacy Officer

    • Mining + Heritage Legal (M+HL)

    • Email: admin@miningheritage.legal

    • Phone: +61 8 6370 2299

    • Address: Level 28, AMP Tower, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

You may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you are not satisfied with our response.