Privacy Policy

Your data and its privacy is of utmost importance to us.

Introduction

Hadgerton Capital Pty Ltd (ACN 684 165 795) (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. We manage personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage the personal information we may collect from you through our website, www.hadgertoncapital.com.au.

What Personal Information We Collect

The types of personal information we collect depend on your interactions with us. The primary way we collect personal information is when you voluntarily provide it to us.

This may include:

  • Contact Information: Your name and email address when you fill out our “Contact” form.
  • Correspondence: Any information you provide in the “Message” field of our contact form or in subsequent email correspondence.
  • Technical Data: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This data is typically anonymous and used for statistical purposes.

We do not actively collect ‘Sensitive Information’ (as defined in the Act), such as information about your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or health information, through our website.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information in two main ways:

  • Directly from you: When you voluntarily provide it to us by filling out the contact form on our website or by emailing us directly.
  • Automatically: Through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies that collect technical data about your visit to our website. This information helps us understand user behaviour and improve our website’s functionality.

Purpose of Collection and Use

We collect and use your personal information for the primary purpose of conducting our business, which includes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide you with information you have requested.
  • To communicate with you and maintain a record of our correspondence.
  • To monitor and improve the performance, security, and user experience of our website.

We will not use your personal information for any other purpose unless we have your consent or are required or authorised to do so by law.

Direct Marketing: We do not use personal information collected via our website for unsolicited direct marketing purposes. Should this change in the future, we will only do so where permitted by law and will always provide you with a simple means to opt-out.  

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may disclose your personal information to the following parties for the purposes outlined above:

  • Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as website hosting, IT support, and data analytics providers.
  • Our professional advisors, including lawyers and accountants, as required.
  • Government and regulatory bodies, as required or authorised by law.

If we disclose information to a third party, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the third party protects your information to the same standard that we do.

Cross-border Disclosure: We do not typically disclose personal information to overseas recipients. If we are ever required to do so, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the overseas recipient complies with the Australian Privacy Principles or is subject to a similar privacy scheme.  

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, and from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include the use of secure servers, access controls, and password protection. 

We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.  

Your Rights: Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request its correction if you believe it is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete.  

To request access or correction, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable period.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the site and to collect anonymous statistical data about website traffic, which helps us improve our user experience. No personal information is stored within the cookies used by our website. You can control and manage cookies through your web browser’s settings.  

Making a Complaint

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or have a complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us using the details below. Please provide as much detail as possible so we can investigate your complaint thoroughly.

We will acknowledge your complaint promptly and aim to resolve it within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be posted on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Hadgerton Capital Pty Ltd ACN 684 165 795 Email: privacy@hadgerton.com.au