Privacy Policy

Pique Mod Pty Ltd (ABN 21 147 862 584) (we, us, our, or Pique Mod) is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and related privacy codes.

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to describe how we comply with the Privacy Act in collecting, using and managing the personal information we hold about you. This Policy is applicable to PIQUE, Fox Transportables, Fox Granny Flats and Fox Modular.

Personal Information means any information about you where you are identified or reasonably identifiable.

COLLECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION

The types of Personal Information that Pique Mod collects will depend upon what dealings you may have with us. We may collect and hold personal information about you in the following ways, including when:

  • you purchase, or express an interest to purchase, a Pique Mod Modular or Granny Flat. For example, when entering into a sale and purchase agreement, or when seeking information about a Pique Mod Modular or Granny Flat;
  • you lease, or express an interest to lease, a modular. For example, when negotiating, entering into or applying to enter into a lease with Pique Mod;
  • we supply goods and services to you. For example, when establishing records and systems to enable payment for goods and services;
  • you enter the Pique Mod office, display village, factory or building site. For example, when capturing video or images through surveillance systems in the Pique Mod office, display village, factory or building site;
  • you register or subscribe to join our marketing programs, promotions, newsletters or competitions;
  • you use our websites, social media and other online services;
  • you logon to wireless facilities provided in our offices and display village;
  • you otherwise come into contact with us such as to resolve a complaint; or
  • you are provided with credit services, loans or other financial accommodation by our preferred mortgage broker.

We only collect Personal Information which is reasonably necessary for our dealings with you. The types of Personal Information collected may include, but are not limited to:

  • your name, gender, address and contact details;
  • your date of birth;
  • your photo or video images of you;
  • information about your financial position;
  • information about you that is required or authorised by law;
  • your tax file number; and
  • your opinion about our products, services or staff.

We may also collect additional Personal Information from you if you are a job applicant, contractor, shareholder or potential shareholder. Please refer to the relevant sections of this Privacy Policy below.

Whenever it is reasonable and practical to do so, we collect Personal Information directly from you. In some circumstances, Personal Information may be provided to Pique Mod by other parties such as a member of your family, your agent or our authorised agents and subcontractors.

You may provide us with other people’s Personal Information (eg information about related guarantors). In those cases, you should only provide that information to us if you have the consent of the individual to provide the information and for us to manage the information in accordance with this Policy. You should also provide a link to, or copy of, this Policy to that individual.

If you do not provide personal information that we request in connection with our business functions and activities, we may not be able to provide some or all of our products or services to you or be able to respond and assist in the manner required. We also may not be able to provide you with information about products and services that you may want. If you are applying for employment or a contractor’s engagement with us, we may be unable to fully consider your application.

HOW WE COLLECT, STORE, USE AND DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION

In general, we may collect, hold and use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • providing goods or services to you at your request;
  • communicating with the you, including following up on any enquiries you make through our various channels;
  • managing, improving and enhancing our goods and services, including analysing customer feedback and future customer needs;
  • helping us to assess your financial position;
  • providing ongoing information and marketing about goods and services we believe you may be interested in receiving, or where you have signed up to receive such information;
  • managing security and safety requirements in our offices, galleries and building sites;
  • any general administration and business purposes;
  • complying with our regulatory and legal obligations;
  • recruiting potential employees and contractors; or
  • fulfilling our obligations to our employees.

DISCLOSING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO OTHER PARTIES

We may disclose your Personal Information to our related entities within the Pique Mod business.

We may also disclose your Personal information to third parties in certain circumstances. These include, but are not limited to:

  • our agents, contractors and service providers who assist in the operation of our business or who provide a customer service. For example, a third party which helps maintain our computer systems, sends out our mail on our behalf or delivers or products and services;
  • third party lenders, mortgage brokers, financial service providers and insurers;
  • the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC);
  • other government agencies as agreed or required by law;
  • any other party that you authorise us to disclose your Personal Information to; or
  • relevant parties in situations when Pique Mod is required by law to provide the information.

We limit the Personal Information we disclose to external parties to only what is required for such third parties to perform their services for us or you, or what is required by law. We require these third parties to agree to strict conditions governing how your Personal Information may be used and stored.

From time to time, we may disclose Personal Information to external parties located outside Australia to allow the external parties to perform their services for us or our related companies. We will only disclose Personal Information overseas when it is necessary for the services provided by external parties.

We do not sell Personal Information to third parties outside Pique Mod.

JOB APPLICANTS AND CONTRACTORS

We will collect your Personal Information if you submit a job application or register an interest for employment with us or any of our related companies, or if you wish to become a contractor for us. In such cases, we may collect the following information from you and contractors:

  • your name, contact details, email address;
  • your CV and other related documentation or certification;
  • your skills, experience and educational and trade qualifications;
  • any references; and
  • any other information you provide to us during the course of the recruitment or engagement process.

We may collect Personal Information from third parties such as recruitment agencies, your referees, former employers and educational institutions.

If you are applying for a job or a contractor role with us, we may collect and manage your Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • assessing your application, including conducting background checks and interviews;
  • to facilitate any communication between you and us; and
  • our internal record keeping purposes.

You may provide other people’s Personal Information as part of your application such as information about your referees. You agree that you have obtained the necessary consents for us to collect that Personal Information, and to contact such individuals for any of the above purposes in connection with your application.

If your application is unsuccessful, we may retain any Personal Information you provide for a limited period in case another opportunity becomes available.

DIRECT MARKETING

We may send you direct marketing communications and information about our products and services that we consider may be of interest to you. These communications may be sent in various forms, including mail, SMS, fax and email, in accordance with applicable marketing laws. You consent to us sending you those direct marketing communications by any of those methods. If you indicate a preference for a method of communication, we will endeavour to use that method whenever practical to do so. In addition, at any time you may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by contacting us (see the details below) or by using opt-out facilities provided in the marketing communications and we will then ensure that your name is removed from the mailing list.

SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We take steps to protect the Personal Information that we hold from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, misuse, interference and loss. We have implemented technical and organisation security measures such as physical security measures over our physical premises, and a range of computer and network security measures (such as systems access, firewalls, data encryption) over our electronic systems. Our employees are required to maintain the confidentiality of any Personal Information held by us. Third party service providers are required to keep secure any Personal Information to which they have access.

As our website is linked to the internet, and the internet is inherently insecure, we cannot provide any assurance regarding the security of transmission of information you communicate to us online. We also cannot guarantee that the information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted over the internet. Accordingly, any Personal Information or other information which you transmit to us online is transmitted at your own risk.

ACCESS AND CORRECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

You may request access to, or correction of, any Personal Information that we hold about you. To access or correct your Personal Information, you should write to our Privacy Officer using the contact details below. We must be satisfied that any request is made by you and will require evidence to verify your identity.

This service is free of charge unless the Personal Information requested requires preparation time. In this situation, we may seek to recover reasonable costs incurred for providing any of the Personal Information that we hold about you. We will provide an estimate of how much this service will cost and will request agreement from you to these costs before proceeding.

In normal circumstances, we will provide you with access to your Personal Information and will correct it. However, in some circumstances, there may be legal, regulatory or administrative reasons to deny the requested access or correction. If access or correction is denied, we will provide you with the reasons for doing so. If we deny your request to correct your Personal Information, you have the right to request that a notation be included with your Personal Information to indicate your disagreement with the Personal Information we hold about you.

In each case we will inform you of our decision within a reasonable period.

KEEPING PERSONAL INFORMATION UP-TO-DATE

It is important that you notify us of any changes to your Personal Information (such as a change of address) so that the record we hold about you can be kept up-to-date. Please contact us if any of your details change.

THIRD PARTY LINKS

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

FACEBOOK

We use Conversion Tracking and Custom Audiences from this website. Third parties such as Facebook may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from your website and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads.

GOOGLE

We use Google Analytics’ 3rd-party audience data such as age, gender and interests to better understanding the behaviour of our customers and work with companies that collect information about your online activities to provide advertising targeted to suit your interests and preferences. For example, you may see certain ads on this website or other websites because we contract with Google and other similar companies to target our ads based on information we or they have collected, including information that was collected through automated means (such as cookies and web beacons). These companies also use automated technologies to collect information when you click on our ads, which helps track and manage the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

OPTING OUT

You may opt out of the automated collection of information by third-party ad networks for the purpose of delivering advertisements tailored to your interests, by visiting the consumer opt-out page for the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ and edit or opt-out your Google Display Network ads’ preferences at http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/.

ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

COMPLAINTS

You may request further information about the way we manage your personal information, or lodge a complaint if you believe that we have breached your privacy, by contacting our Privacy Officer using the contact details below.

We will deal with any complaint by investigating it, and providing a response to you within a reasonable time, provided that we have all necessary information and have completed any investigation required. In some cases, we may need to ask you to put your complaint in writing so that we are sure that we understand it, and may also need to ask you for further information or to verify your identity. We will attempt to confirm as appropriate and necessary with you your understanding of the conduct relevant to the complaint and what you expect as an outcome. We will treat your complaint confidentially and respond to you within a reasonable time, usually in writing.

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome, please contact us. Alternatively, you may take your complaint to the Privacy Commissioner at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). The contact details for the OAIC are available from the OAIC’s website at www.oaic.gov.au.

COOKIES

Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the sites or service providers systems to recognise your browser and capture and remember certain information. We use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart, understand and save your preferences for future visits, keep track of advertisements and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

WI-FI SERVICES

When you register to use Wi-Fi services provided by us, we will collect your Personal Information in relation to your use of our Wi-Fi services, and for any other purposes we notify you of at the time of collection.

LINKS

Our websites may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. We make no representation or warranties in relation to the privacy practices of any third party website and we are not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of any third party website. Third party websites are responsible for information you about their own privacy practices.

CHANGES IN THE FUTURE

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our websites at piquemod.com.au, www.foxtransportables.com.au, www.foxgrannyflats.com.au or www.foxmodular.com.au.

CONTACTING US

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, any concerns or a complaint regarding the treatment of your privacy or a possible breach of your privacy, please contact us.

Email: info@foxmodular.com.au
Phone(08) 6117 5714 – Sales Enquiries
Phone(08) 6377 8335 – General Enquiries
Address: 13 Boom Street, Gnangara WA 6077

Terms & Conditions

HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM $213K – TERMS & CONDITIONS

“Homes manufactured from $213k” pricing is based on the standard design and inclusions of the Monaco only. The cost does not include installation, delivery, energy allowance, façade upgrades, fees from any service providers, connections, additional site-specific engineering, Cyclone and/or coastal upgrades, BAL reports and any resulting upgrade requirements, window furnishings, LPG bottles and brackets. Pique Mod Pty Ltd reserves the right to end or alter these costs at any time. Offer is subject to all sales documentation being received and signed off by the client within 14 days of an initial deposit. All floor plans, façade images and photographs have been used for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the final product shown. Upgraded floor plan options, textures and fittings may also be shown. Speak to a Fox representative for more information or clarification.

PIQUE RANGE HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM $234K – TERMS & CONDITIONS

“PIQUE range homes manufactured from $234k” pricing is based on the standard design and inclusions of the one-bedroom, one-bathroom Shorehouse One only. The cost does not include installation, delivery, energy allowance, façade upgrades, fees from any service providers, connections, additional site-specific engineering, Cyclone and/or coastal upgrades, BAL reports and any resulting upgrade requirements, window furnishings, LPG bottles and brackets. Pique Mod Pty Ltd reserves the right to end or alter these costs at any time. Offer is subject to all sales documentation being received and signed off by the client within 14 days of an initial deposit. All floor plans, façade images and photographs have been used for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the final product shown. Upgraded floor plan options, textures and fittings may also be shown. Speak to a Fox representative for more information or clarification.

HOUSE AND LAND PACKAGES

House and Land Packages advertised comprise of two separate pricing components: (1) House price and (2) Land price.

Advertised Pricing: Prices specified may vary and be subject to change once all site works plans are completed and the current market value of the land and other relevant costs are taken into consideration. Pique Mod Pty Ltd and the owner of the land reserve the right to alter the home, land and site work prices.

House Prices: On a typical site, the house price component of the advertised price includes: (a) the specified floor plan and specification; and (b) a site works allowance. Typical site conditions are subject to change following a detailed site-specific analysis which includes, but is not limited to, a site survey and a soil classification report, energy assessment, bushfire attach level report. The final house design is subject to change, based on site specific requirements, and any local Government or developer covenants, which are beyond Pique Mod Pty Ltd’s control.

The elevation and images are for illustrative purposes only. Illustrations may include features not included as standard or not supplied by Pique Mod Pty Ltd, including but not limited to; elevation features, landscaping features such as planter boxes, turf, letterbox, outdoor areas, retaining walls, water features, pergolas, screens, gates, fences, paving, decking, feature lighting, BBQ’s and outdoor kitchens.

Land prices: The land component of the advertised price includes the purchase price of the land. The advertised price does not include transfer duty, settlement costs, or any other fees or disbursements associated with the settlement of the land. The land owner reserves the right to alter the price of the land without notice. The information and pricing is correct at time of publication or printing, but subject to change without notice.

Occasionally, the owner of the land may provide rebates or other incentives to eligible purchasers. These may have been included in the advertised price and are subject to change. The land owner may also provide marketing support to Pique Mod Pty Ltd by way of a marketing fee. Where applicable, all rebates, incentives and fees will be outlined within contractual documentation.

Pique Mod Pty Ltd is not the owner of the land but has received permission from the owner of the land to advertise the land for the price specified. Pique Mod Pty Ltd is not a licensed real estate agent and cannot provide advice relating to the specifics of the land, all queries are to be directed to the land owners nominated real estate agent.

TIMEFRAMES

Build times reflect the time required to manufacture the selected design in our facility. Build times are subject to the availability of trades and materials. Additional time will be required to obtain all relevant statutory approvals, which are determined on a site by site basis. The build time does not reflect a contractual obligation on Pique Mod Pty Ltd, it’s intended to provide a guide to manufacturing time frames only.

Installation time frames will vary and are subject to site-specific requirements.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the final product as shown and should be used as a guide only. Some images include examples of upgraded items (available for additional costs), and other items not supplied by Pique Mod Pty Ltd (e.g. furniture, landscaping) All information shown on www.foxmodular.com.au is owned by Pique Mod Pty Ltd and is subject to the Copyright Act 1968. The materials used on www.foxmodular.com.au should not be reproduced wholly or in part without the express written permission of Pique Mod Pty Ltd. While every effort is made to provide accurate information, Pique Mod Pty Ltd does not warrant that www.foxmodular.com.au is free from errors or omissions, and does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or cost associated. Pique Mod Pty Ltd reserves the right to change a product that of a similar comparable specification or colour should a product not be available.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Pique Mod Pty Ltd does not provide credit services or financial advice. Should you need assistance with finance, we can refer you to one of our preferred finance partners. Pique Mod Pty Ltd does not receive commission payments from referrals to any of these companies or organisations.

PRICE GUARANTEE

All quotes are valid for 7 calendar* days from the date the quote was issued.

*Quotes produced within the last 7 calendar days of the month are valid for until the end of the month.

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Building a home in a bushfire-prone area

Written by Fox Modular | 6 April 2023 | Modular Homes

Bushfires are a common occurrence across Perth in our hot summer months. As climate change continues to fuel more hazardous bushfire seasons, measures have been placed to protect people and homes from harm.

One of the most important measures in place is the Bushire Attack Level (BAL) rating. BAL is an Australian Government standard that measures a home’s potential exposure to bushfire attacks (radiant heat, embers and direct flame contact).

At Fox Modular, our team is committed to creating homes that meet the highest safety, functionality and quality standards. Our commitment includes incorporating design principles to meet BAL requirements as needed.

What are the BAL ratings?

First things first. What are the different BAL ratings, and what do they mean? A BAL rating is given to homes in bushfire-prone areas, and governs the building requirements and construction methods necessary to offer increased protection.

There are six levels of BAL rating in accordance with the Australian Standard 3959. The ratings are measured in increments of radiant heat exposure in kilowatts per square metre. These include:

BAL-LOW: Insignificant radiant heat exposure. Low risk; no specific construction safety requirements apply.

BAL-12.5: 0 – 12.5kW/m2 radiant heat exposure. Some risk of ember attack; some construction safety requirements apply.  

BAL-19: 12.5kW/m2 – 19kW/m2 radiant heat exposure. Moderate risk of ember attack and exposure to radiant heat; some construction safety requirements apply.

BAL-29: 19kW/m2 – 29kW/m2 radiant heat exposure. High risk of ember attack and increasing exposure to radiant heat; more extensive construction safety requirements apply.

BAL-40: 29kW/m2 – 40kW/m2 radiant heat exposure. Very high risk of ember attack, increased exposure to radiant heat and possible exposure to direct flames. More extensive construction safety requirements apply.

BAL-FZ: 40kW/m2 plus radiant heat exposure. Extreme risk of direct exposure to flames, high levels of radiant heat and ember attack. Extensive construction safety requirements apply.

What a BAL assessment will include

To determine whether the location you’re looking to build in is a bushfire prone area, start by visiting the DFES website. This has a handy map that shows the various bushfire-prone locations throughout WA.

The next step is to have a qualified professional conduct a BAL assessment of your building site. This will include:

  • A site analysis and classification of vegetation types within 150m
  • Measuring the distance between the vegetation and proposed building site
  • Determining the slope of your property
  • Calculating the BAL
  • Recommending construction requirements and other safety initiatives

Design considerations

Depending on your BAL rating, adding fire-resistant design features to your home will involve additional costs. Some of the design and construction considerations include:

  • Use of non-combustible roofing materials (such as steel)
  • Installing thicker, tougher glass and fire-resistant frames
  • Using non-combustible materials for decking and flooring
  • Ensuring gaps are sealed to prevent build-up of embers
  • Adding a gutter guard to prevent build-up of leaves
  • Using non-combustible materials or BAL-rated external cladding for external walls

Get the peace of mind you deserve

At Fox Modular, our highly experienced team can help you navigate any BAL requirements for your new home. We will work closely with you to highlight the design considerations required, ensuring your new modular home ticks all the boxes for safety.

To find out more about what’s involved, or for more information about our range of modular home designs, speak to our friendly team today.

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