Privacy Policy Patterson Morton 2008-2009
Your privacy is our concern
PRIVACY STATEMENT
We are committed to the protection of personal privacy and have adopted a policy to protect information about individuals. This policy describes the information we collect, how we use that information, how that information may be disclosed, the security of that information, how you can access and correct any such information and other relevant details concerning your privacy.
Collection of Personal Information
You may provide personal information to us to receive information about products or services offered, to receive newsletters or become involved in promotions or other initiatives commenced by us. This personal information may include details such as your name, age, gender, contact information, products and services you are interested in or require more information about. The choice of how much information you provide to us is yours. We seek this information either to process your request for information and provide that information to you, to improve the quality of our products and services or to assist you to determine which products and services best meet your needs.
How do we use the Personal Information?
The personal information obtained is used, where you have so requested:
-to provide additional products and services to you
-to provide you with information, newsletters or other communications
-to involve you in promotions and other initiatives undertaken by us
Some of the uses of the information described above may be provided by third parties with whom we have arrangements for the provision of services (eg, finance brokers), who are authorised to use this personal information for these purposes. We may use your personal information for direct marketing or promotional activities. However, if we do undertake such activities, you will be provided with an opportunity when first contacted to decline to receive any further communications from us.
Other than for the purposes described above, we will not use your personal information without your prior consent. The only exception to this rule is where disclosure is necessary to prevent injury to life or health, to investigate any suspected unlawful activity or where it may be required by law such as in a response to a warrant, subpoena or other legal process.
Security of your information
We take reasonable steps to ensure the security of all information we collect from risks such as loss or unauthorised access, destruction, use, modification or disclosure of data. For example, your personal information is maintained in a secure environment which can be accessed only by authorised personnel.
Access and correction of personal information
You may request access to your personal information collected at any time. Please send an email at the contact address. If any information is incorrect please advise us and we will update it.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
This privacy policy may change from time to time particularly as new rules, regulations & industry codes are introduced.