Privacy Policy Statement

Your privacy is important to us

Your privacy is important to us. This statement outlines our policy on how we manage the personal information we hold about our customers.

We respect the confidentiality of information and the privacy of individuals. We are bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act.

Our Privacy Policy Statement will be reviewed from time to time to take account of new laws and technology, changes to our operations and practices and to make sure it remains appropriate to the changing environment. Any information we hold will be governed by our most current Privacy Policy Statement.

Our privacy policy is based on openness

We are committed to being open about how we use personal information.

Where our documents ask for personal information, we will generally state the purposes for its use and to whom it may be disclosed.

Why do we collect personal information?

Our business is to provide financial planning advice and other services to help individuals understand their financial needs and make financial and investment decisions. To do this effectively, we need to collect certain personal information.

What kind of personal information do we ask for?

Because of the nature of the services provided, government regulations and taxation laws, we ask for a range of personal information from our customers.

The type of personal information we may collect can include (but is not limited to) name, address, date of birth, contact details, income, assets and liabilities, account balances, tax and financial statements and employment details.

We obtain most of the information directly from our customers in the course of providing financial planning advice and ongoing customer service. We may also obtain information from other sources.

We may ask for other information voluntarily from time to time (for example, through market research, surveys or special offers) to enable us to improve our service or consider the wider needs of our customers or potential customers.

In some circumstances, we may also need to collect sensitive information. For more details, see the section ‘Sensitive information is subject to greater restrictions’.

If you choose not to provide the information we need to fulfil your request for a specific service, we may not be able to provide you with the requested service.

How do we use this information and who may we disclose it to?

While we may send you marketing material from time to time that we think will be useful to you, we are conscious of the need to respect your privacy.

Unless you are informed otherwise, the personal information we hold is used to enable us to provide you with the services that you have requested, to review your ongoing needs, to enhance customer service and available options and giving you ongoing information or opportunities that we believe may be relevant to your financial needs and other circumstances.

Depending on the service concerned and particular restrictions on sensitive information, this means that personal information may be disclosed to:

our service providers and specialist advisers who have been contracted to provide us with administrative, financial, insurance, research or other services
insurers, credit providers, courts, tribunals and regulatory authorities as agreed or authorised by law
credit reporting or reference agencies or insurance investigators
anyone authorised by the individual to whom the personal information belongs.

Generally, we require that organisations who handle or obtain personal information as service providers to us acknowledge the confidentiality of this information, undertake to respect any individual’s right to privacy and comply with the National Privacy Principles and this policy.

Sensitive information is subject to greater restrictions

Some personal information we hold is ‘sensitive’.

Sensitive information relates to a person’s racial or ethnic origin, membership of political bodies, religions or trade unions, sexual preferences or activities, criminal record, state of health and medical history.

The way we use tax file numbers and information received from a credit reporting agency about an individual is also restricted by law.

Sensitive information is usually needed for applications for death, sickness and disability insurance and to manage claims on those products. It may also be relevant to credit and other applications. It is our policy that sensitive information will be used and disclosed only for the purposes for which it was provided, unless the customer agrees otherwise or the use or disclosure of this information is allowed by law. Documents asking for sensitive information will explain this.

Management of personal information

Our staff who handle personal information are trained to respect the confidentiality of customer information and the privacy of individuals. We regard breaches of your privacy very seriously and will impose appropriate penalties, including dismissal.

We will manage the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with this statement and the Privacy Act.

How do we store personal information?

Safeguarding the privacy of your information is important to us, whether you interact with us personally, by phone, mail, over the internet or other electronic medium. We hold personal information in a combination of secure computer storage facilities and paper-based files and other records, and take steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

We may need to maintain records for a significant period of time. However, when we consider information is no longer needed, we will remove any details that will identify you or we will securely destroy the records.

How do we keep personal information accurate and up-to-date?

We endeavour to ensure that the personal information we hold is accurate and up-to-date. We realise that this information changes frequently with changes of address and other personal circumstances. If you consider that any personal information we hold about you is not accurate or up to date, you can ask us to update this information by contacting us.

You have the right to check what personal information we hold about you

Under the Commonwealth Privacy Act, you have the right to obtain a copy of any personal information which we hold about you and to advise us of any inaccuracy. The Act does set out some exceptions to this.

To make a request, you will need to complete an application form verifying your identity and specifying what information you require.

We will acknowledge your request within 14 days and respond promptly to it. We may charge a fee to cover the cost of verifying the application and locating, retrieving, reviewing and copying any material requested. If the information sought is extensive, we will advise the likely cost in advance and can help to refine your request if required.

Cookies

To provide the best possible user experience, we use a web browser feature known as “cookies.”

Cookies store random information regarding websites you have visited in your browser’s history. Cookies commonly make for a better web browsing experience.

If you don’t want cookies to remain on your computer, you can delete them after every session. You can also block cookies through your individual browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari. Please refer to the instructions in your individual browser for more information on deleting and / or blocking cookies from your computer.

Google Adwords Remarketing

This website uses Google Adwords Remarketing. Adwords Remarketing is a behavioural targeting and remarketing service provided by Google. Adwords Remarketing allows our business to show our adverts on various websites across the Internet. It connects the activity of Approved Financial Planners Pty Ltd to the Doubleclick cookie and the Google advertising network. It uses cookie and usage data to provide information about products that may be relevant to the information you requested.

To Opt Out

Google Adwords Remarketing is cookie-based. Your web browser must be set for cookies to allow the opt out tools to do their jobs. For support or more information, you can consult the help page of your browser, such as Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox.

You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt out page.

In addition, many of the companies that deliver Online Behavioural Advertising provide the option of viewing your profile, editing your profile and/or choosing not to receive targeted ads. However, this doesn’t mean you won’t receive ads; it just means they won’t be targeted because your information won’t be used.

Google’s ad preferences allow you to control what information they collect from you.

What if you have a complaint?

If you consider that any of our actions breaches this Privacy Policy Statement or the National Privacy Principles or otherwise doesn’t respect your privacy, you can make a complaint. This will be acted upon promptly.

To make a complaint, please use the details in the Contact Us section of our website to let us know.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you can telephone the Commonwealth Privacy Commissioner’s hotline on 1300 363 992.

How to contact us

If you want to:

make a general enquiry about our privacy policy
change your personal information
obtain an application form for access to your personal information

you can contact us using the details set out in the Contact Us section of our website.

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Technology improvements

We are constantly striving to improve functionality on this website through technology changes. This may mean a change to the way in which personal information is collected or used. The impact of any technology changes which may affect your privacy, will be notified in this Statement at the time of the change.

Links to third party websites

Our website may have links to external third party websites that may benefit the user.

External websites should contain their own privacy statements and we recommend you review them when using their websites.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Beverly Blight 2 weeks ago

A relaxing experience for such a burdening issue. Tracey and her team have welcomed us to her flock with an attitude rarely seen these days, 'anything is possible'. Thankyou for making our finances seem 'too easy'. We will recommend this Company to all that need financial help.

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Raylene Watson 3 weeks ago

We have been with Approved Financial Planners for a few years now, after being referred by a family member.
We have found the staff to be attentive, knowledgeable and approachable at all times.

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Jennifer Mohr 4 weeks ago

We have been consulting with Dan and the team at Approved for several years now and have been very pleased with the level of service. They have gone above and beyond to make sure we receive up to date advice and plan financially what is best for our current situation. The team's industry knowledge and attention to detail allows for strong communication and trust in the process. Approved's online portal also provides an easy to use platform for predictions, goals and portfolio snapshots. Highly recommend Approved Financial Planners for all your financial planning needs.

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veronica feleppa 4 weeks ago

Daniel has assisted us in our financial strategies for over a decade. We are business owners and our circumstances have changed often over the years. With Dan's deep knowledge, professionalism and genuine care of our well-being, his advice has been invaluable. Our annual reviews have become more like catching up with a genuine trusted friend.

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Atish Shah 1 month ago

Dan and the team at Approved FP have looked after me really well for the past several years and I highly recommend them. They provide sound financial advice and are well organised with all the documents which gives me great comfort knowing that my future is in good hands!

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Lewis J. Cox 2 months ago

I have know Andy Van Geyzel since June 2013, and in that time I have come to trust him and his financial advice. I find in any relationship personal as well as professional respect and trust is important. Andy is kind respectful, really cares about his clients, and it shows. This is an expanded review. My adviser is now a delightful person a living legend 🙂 Tracey Corbett, previous Agents Andy and Raf and now Tracey instill trust in people who are their clients, that is a rare quality gift. Support staff, they know who they are a treasure are brilliant at their jobs. Until proven otherwise, everyone at Approved Financial Planner really care about people, and it shows.

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brigit roberts 2 months ago

We met with Tracey Corbett on Monday night the 9th September. Tracey has a perfect balance of being friendly and remaining professional. This is so important in this digital age where we don't all "subscribe" to the virtual meeting, but require the face to face time, so any questions or issues can be discussed, clarified and corrected.
Despite meeting in the late afternoon Tracy had all the time in the world, and at no point did we feel "rushed"
We can highly recommend Tracy as your advisor!!!

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Stephen Rowins 2 months ago

Our experience with Daniel was excellent. He is very knowlegeable and clearly explained the investement options available to us including both the short and long term implications of asset growth. There is significant uncertainty in the economy and Daniel devised an investment plan that suited to our particular needs as we approach retirement.

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Julie Jackson 3 months ago

Thanks Tracey for your knowledgable advice and keeping us on the right track through our retirement. You answered our questions beautifully and put us at ease. We can confidently recommend Approved Financial Planners to our friends in the knowledge they will give honest and professional advice.

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Judith Hill 3 months ago

I write this review, with my heartfelt thanks for the professional, caring assistance given to me by Approved Financial Planners, following the death of my husband in January this year.
Our financial planner, Tracey Corbett, provided invaluable assistance steering my family through the paperwork required to settle my late husband's estate. Her caring, professional approach helped me negotiate the more difficult financial aspects of this task by offering time and support that was most appreciated.
My husband's passing has dramatically changed our circumstances and at this time of review, Tracey's planning skills are clearly evident as we chart my way forward. In the the following months I will be confident to proceed, knowing that the support of Approved Financial Planners staff, especially that of Tracey, will enable me to achieve a sound financial future.
Judith Hill

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Graeme Caplan 3 months ago

Dan Stevens has been our financial planner for over 10 years, I made contact with Dan after many years of dissatisfaction and poor performances from our previous financial planner.
Dan has been absolutely fantastic in every aspect of financial planning for myself and my wife Kerry, we are confident that our retirement future is assured with Dan’s planning and backing.
Dan’s diligence, experience and thorough process has led to a complete turnaround in our financial future when compared to that of our previous financial planner.
When dealing with a financial planner the key ingredient for us is absolute trust, in this regard i have complete and utter faith in Dan and his very professional team !!
We not only consider Dan to be our financial planner but also a friend, we look forward to our annual meetings with Dan where he is always welcoming and always extremely well prepared.
I cannot recommend Dan & The Approved Financial team highly enough, we are so grateful that we have Dan and his team looking after us !!
Graeme & Kerry Caplan

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Craig Wheatley 4 months ago

Friendly and professional service.

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Linda Bolger 4 months ago

Steve and I have been with Dan since he began with Approved Financial. His knowledge of the industry and his ability to explained clearly the paths we have been taking have been very much appreciated. I have no hesitation in recommending his company

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Brian Harvey 4 months ago

We have been seeing dan for about 10yrs now, we took our time in finding the right advisor to help plan for retirement. Dan is very patience and kind with us , always goes above and beyond in guiding us in the right direction. if we have a query Dan solves it, if we have a problem Dan fixes it , we are very confident with Dan's advice we will achieve our retirement goals. We walked into his office all them years ago and found a very professional advisor who we can place our trust in. Most importantly we continue to be Dan's client because of his love and dedication to his Family and thats means the world to us. We know Dan will show that same drive and dedication in our retirement journey.
Thanks Dan...

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Bruce Blee 4 months ago

Thank you Tracy for the hard work and research you put into my finance portfolio

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Stephen Brown 4 months ago

I am very happy with Daniel he has advised and helped with financial affairs and my retirement fund. He is easy to talk to and he explains things that I understand. Would highly recommend this company.

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Veronica Brown 4 months ago

Daniel Stevens and his team are very professional and very easy to talk to and all matters are explained that even I can understand. Have been with AFP a long time.

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