At Hardie Finance Group, we value the trust you place in us to manage your agribusiness finance needs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal and financial information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for us to provide our services to you. This may include:
Identity Data: Name, date of birth, and contact details.
Personal Data: May include sensitive information (including health information or vulnerabilities)
Financial Data: Income, assets, liabilities, and credit history provided for loan applications.
Business Data: Details regarding your operations and business structures.
We use your personal information to:
Assess your financial situation and suitability for credit.
Assist you in applying for finance with our lending partners.
Manage our ongoing relationship with you and provide service updates.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws.
To facilitate your finance needs, we may disclose your information to:
Lenders and Credit Providers: To process your loan applications.
Support Services: Such as valuers, solicitors, or credit reporting bodies.
Our Licensee: For compliance and auditing purposes.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard encryption and secure servers to protect your information from unauthorised access or disclosure.
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you or to ask for corrections to be made. If you wish to do so, please contact us at info@hardiefg.com.au
By asking us to assist with your credit needs, you consent to the collection and use of the information you have provided to use for the purposes outlined above.