RECORD POINT
PRIVACY POLICY

Record Point is an independent corporate
advisory firm specialising in domestic
and international advisory services for public
and private companies.

Privacy Policy

  1. About this policy

Record Point Operations Pty Ltd (ABN 63 607 971 933) (“the Business”) is committed to safeguarding the personal information it receives. We hold personal information in confidence in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), as amended (“Privacy Act”), and in compliance with our obligations as an Australian Financial Services Licensee (AFSL 507998) under the Corporations Act 2001.

1.1 What is personal information?

Under the Privacy Act, personal information is any information or an opinion, whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be ascertained from the information or opinion.

1.2 What personal information do we collect and why?

We may collect personal information for the purpose of providing corporate advisory services to our clients (including their staff and representatives). This information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Contact details
  • Tax File Number
  • Country of residence
  • Information about your business or personal circumstances
  • Credit card or bank account information (if applicable)
  • Communications between you and us

This information is collected to facilitate the provision of our services and to comply with local and international laws, such as anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

1.3 How we collect personal information

In most cases, we collect personal information directly from the individual or their employer (if applicable), for example, when you:

  • Contact us via our website
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, SMS, or social media (e.g., LinkedIn)
  • Access our services, content, or advertising

We may also collect personal information from third parties, such as:

  • Government agencies
  • Publicly available records
  • Public registries
  • Parties to whom you refer us (e.g., previous employers, referees)
  • Recruitment agencies

1.4 What if the information is incomplete or inaccurate?

If the information you provide is incomplete or inaccurate, we may not be able to provide the services you seek.

1.5 How do we use and disclose personal information?

Your personal information will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided or for any other purpose to which you have consented. These purposes may include:

  • Providing requested services
  • Managing and developing relationships with clients and potential clients
  • Responding to queries or complaints
  • Carrying out our functions as a corporate advisory service provider
  • Conducting service and market research
  • Training our staff

We may disclose your information to our affiliates and service providers, who may be located in Australia or overseas. Before any information is disclosed, we will take steps to ensure confidentiality arrangements are in place and that only the necessary information is shared.

In some cases, we may be required by law to disclose personal information to government bodies, regulators, enforcement agencies, courts, or tribunals.

1.6 How do we protect the confidentiality of personal information?

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any personal information we collect is stored securely. These measures include password protection for our systems, restricted access, and staff training on privacy protection.

1.7 Our website and cookies

Our website may collect non-personal information during your visit. We also use cookies, which allow our server to interact more effectively with your computer. Cookies do not typically identify individual users, and it is unlikely this information will be personal in nature.

If you do not wish to receive cookies, you can adjust your web browser settings to refuse them.

1.8 Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites that may benefit the user. These external websites should have their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review. Please note that these websites are not governed by our privacy policy, and we do not control their privacy standards.

1.9 Access to personal information, corrections, and complaints

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you (with some exceptions) and to correct any inaccuracies. Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. We may deny access or correction in certain circumstances, and if so, we will explain why. Please note that the personal information we hold is typically provided by you (or your representative).

We will respond to access or correction requests within a reasonable timeframe. You may also make a complaint regarding a breach of the Privacy Act by contacting us:

  • Phone: +61 2 9078 8250
  • Mail: The Privacy Officer
  • Record Point Pty Ltd
  • Level 25, 259 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Email: admin@record-point.com

Complaints may also be escalated to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). For more information on how to lodge a complaint with the OAIC, please contact them at 1300 363 992 or email enquiries@oaic.gov.au.

1.10 Additional information

For further information about privacy issues, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s website at www.oaic.gov.au.

1.11 Changes to our privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. It will be made available to anyone who requests it, free of charge, at our office, through our website, or by individual request.