Aligned Finance Privacy Policy
Protecting your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and share your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. Please note that this policy does not limit or exclude any of your rights under the Act.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy statement periodically. Any changes will be effective upon posting on our website.
Collection of Your Information
We collect personal information directly from you when you provide it to us or when you engage our services. We may also obtain personal information from third parties with your authorisation or from publicly available sources.
The personal information we may collect includes:
- Contact details: name, address, phone number, email.
- Identity verification documents: driver's license, passport, etc.
- Other information relevant to the services we provide.
Aligned Finance Limited collects and stores personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
Personal information may be collected for the purpose of:
- Providing regulated financial advice
- Assessing lending applications
- Complying with AML/CFT obligations
- Identity verification requirements
- Regulatory compliance obligations
Use of Your Information
We do not sell personal information. We may disclose your personal information to lenders, credit reporting agencies, identity verification providers, service providers, regulators, compliance providers and professional advisers where you have authorised us to do so, where it is necessary to provide our services, or where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
Retention and Security
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose(s) for which it was collected, unless required by law to hold it for longer periods. We have implemented robust cybersecurity measures to protect your information from unauthorised access or disclosure. Our security measures include the use of security software, anti-virus software, and regular data backups.
Data Hosting
Our website and technology providers may store or process personal information outside New Zealand, including in the United States. Where personal information is disclosed overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
Your Rights
We strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date personal information. You have the right to confirm whether we hold personal information about you and to request access to that information. If you believe your information is incorrect, you may ask for it to be corrected. To request a copy of your information, make corrections, or unsubscribe from our subscription lists, please contact us at info@alignedfinance.co.nz
Internet Use
While we take reasonable precautions to maintain secure internet connections, please be aware that providing information online carries inherent risks. Our website may contain links to other websites, each with its own privacy policy. We accept no responsibility for the actions of these external websites.