website policy

About this Website Policy

This website policy applies to this website, which is operated on behalf of finweb Pty Ltd (ACN 112 269 771) and its related bodies corporate (we, us, and our).

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how your personal information will be treated as you access and interact with this website. Our website privacy policy may change from time to time.


Collection and Use of Information

We may collect personal information from you directly or via your use of our services. We will only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to, our functions or activities.


Sensitive Information

Sensitive information includes details about a person’s:

  • Racial or ethnic origin

  • Political opinions

  • Membership of a political association

  • Religious beliefs or affiliations

  • Philosophical beliefs

  • Membership of a professional or trade association

  • Membership of a trade union

  • Sexual preferences or practices

  • Criminal record

  • Health information

We will not ask you to disclose sensitive information. However, if you elect to provide it, it will be captured and stored.


Information from Third Parties

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (Third-Party Websites) that provide goods and services. If you access these websites and they collect information about you, we may also collect or have access to that information as part of our arrangements with those third parties.

When you access a Third-Party Website from our site, cookie information, preferences, or other personal details you provide may be shared between us and the third party.


Advertising and Tracking

When you view our advertisements on a Third-Party Website, advertising companies may use ‘cookies’ and, in some cases, ‘web beacons’ to collect information such as:

  • The server your computer is logged onto

  • Your browser type

  • The date and time of your visit

  • The performance of marketing efforts

If you visit our website after viewing an advertisement on a Third-Party Website, the advertising company may collect information on how you use our site (e.g., pages viewed and completion of online applications).


Cookies

We use ‘cookies’ to provide you with a better and more customised browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer by our web server, which can later be retrieved by our webpage servers.

Cookies are used for various purposes, including:

  • Allocating a unique number to your internet browser

  • Customising our website for you

  • Statistical purposes

  • Identifying if you have accessed a Third-Party Website

  • Security purposes

You can configure your internet browser to accept or reject cookies.


IP Addresses

Your IP address is the identifier for your computer when using the internet. We may collect your IP address when you interact with various parts of our website.


Online Applications

When you submit an online application through our website, we retain the information provided to offer financial services.

If you choose to suspend or save an online application, the entered information will be stored in our systems so you can retrieve it later. Saved applications may be viewed by us.


Security of Information

The security of your information is very important to us. We regularly review advancements in security and encryption technologies. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

We take all reasonable steps to protect the information in our systems from:

  • Misuse

  • Interference

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure

If we no longer require your information, and we are legally permitted to do so, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify the data.

We also take reasonable steps to preserve the security of cookies and personal information in accordance with this policy. If your browser is configured correctly, it will indicate whether the information you send to us is secure (encrypted) or not (unencrypted).


Direct Marketing

We will not use or disclose sensitive information about you for direct marketing unless you have consented to such use or disclosure.

We may use your personal information for direct marketing purposes. If you do not wish to receive direct marketing communications from us or other organisations, or if you wish to know the source of the information being used, you can contact us. We will respond as soon as practicable.


Disclosure to Overseas Entities

We do not generally disclose personal information obtained from cookies to overseas entities as part of our activities.

For further information, please contact us on 1300 134 771.