Privacy Policy

We  are bound by the Privacy Act and any amendments including the Privacy  Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act, and its Privacy Amendment  (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act, and we will protect your personal  information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).  These principles govern how we can collect, use, hold and disclose your  personal information, and how we respond when a data breach (including  cyber and data security breaches) is likely to result in serious harm to  any individuals whose personal information is involved in the breach. 

What kinds of personal information do we collect and hold? 

When  you apply for an interest in any of our financial services, we may  collect information that is necessary to be able to provide you with an  interest in our financial services. For instance, we may ask for  identification information such as your name, address, and date of  birth. Any unsolicited personal information we may collect will be  promptly destroyed. 

Why do we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information? 

The  main reason we collect, use, hold and disclose personal information is  so we can service your request concerning a financial service. This may  include: 

• Checking your eligibility for a financial service; 

• Providing you with a financial service; and

• Helping you manage your interests. 

How do we collect personal information? 

We  collect most personal information directly from you. Sometimes we  collect personal information about you from other people such as  publicly available sources of information. 

How do we hold personal information? 

Much  of the personal information we hold will be stored electronically and  securely by us at the offices of our financial services firm. We use a  range of security measures to protect the personal information we hold. 

Who do we disclose your personal information to, and why? 

Sometimes  we may disclose your personal information to organisations outside the  Licensee. For example, with service providers, so that they perform  their duties for our services. 

Who do we notify when there is a data breach of your personal information? 

In  accordance with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme under the  Privacy Act, we are obliged to notify individuals whose personal  information is involved in a data breach that is likely to result in  serious harm (these are referred to as ‘eligible data breaches’). This  notification must include recommendations about the steps individuals  should take in response to the breach. The Australian Information  Commissioner (Commissioner) must also be notified of eligible data  breaches.  In summary, subject to certain exemptions, the NDB scheme  requires us to:

• Carry out a  reasonable and expeditious assessment if there are reasonable grounds to  suspect that there may have been an eligible data breach (and to take  reasonable steps to complete that assessment within 30 days); and 

•  Make the prescribed notifications (to the Commissioner, and if  practicable, to affected individuals) as soon as we are aware that there  are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been an eligible data  breach.

The notifications must  include a description of the data breach, the kinds of information  concerned and recommendations about the steps individuals should take in  response to the data breach.

Do we disclose personal information overseas? 

We  may disclose your personal information to recipients located outside  Australia. These entities may include our service providers. 

Do we use or disclose personal information for marketing? 

We  may use your personal information to offer you products other than  financial services we believe may interest you. We will not do this if  you tell us not to.  If you don’t want to receive marketing offers from  us, please contact us on the details listed at ‘Contact us’ below. 

Access to and correction of personal information 

You  can request access to the personal information we hold about you. You  can also ask for corrections to be made. To do so, please contact us on  the details listed at ‘Contact us’ below. 

Resolving your privacy concerns and complaints - your rights 

If  you are concerned about how your personal information is being handled  or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us on the  details listed at ‘Contact us’ below. 

If you are unhappy with our response, there are other bodies you can go to. 

Contact us 

If  there is anything you would like to discuss, please contact us. If you  have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or practices,  please contact us using one of the following methods: 

• Email – info@advancedmet.com.au

• Phone – 02 8383 1580

This  information is provided for information only. It does not constitute an  offer or invitation to enter into any legal agreement of any kind.