Privacy, Copyright & Disclaimer.
General Information
The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Pear-Shaped Advisory Services excludes all liability for any loss, damage, or expense (including but not limited to direct, indirect, or consequential loss) arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website or reliance on any material contained on it. This includes liability relating to any viruses, malware, or other technological harms that may infect your computer equipment.
Third-Party Links
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Intellectual Property
This website and its content are copyright of Pear-Shaped Advisory Services © 2026. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:
You may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only.
You may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material.
Privacy Statement
Pear-Shaped Advisory Services is committed to protecting your privacy.
We handle your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) found in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and other applicable Victorian and Australian laws.
What information we collect
We may collect personal information in three ways:
Information you provide
For example, when you fill out forms, subscribe, or contact us
This may include your name, email address or phone number
Automatic data collection
When you use our website, we may collect information such as:
IP address
browser type
pages visited
This is often collected using cookies or analytics tools
Third‑party tools
Some information may be collected by software providers (e.g. analytics services) when you interact with the site
Why we collect your information
We use your information to:
provide services or respond to enquiries
improve our website and user experience
manage subscriptions or communications
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how users interact with our website. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Use and disclosure
We only use or disclose your information:
for the purpose it was collected
where required or authorised by law
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.
Access and correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time by contacting us.
Changes to this statement
We may update this privacy statement from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.
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