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Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 1 April 2025

 

Alternative Ventures Pty Ltd (“Alternative Ventures”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website www.alternativeventures.com.au ("Site") or engaging with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information that is necessary for our business functions and activities, including:

  • Full name, date of birth, and contact details

  • Identification documents (e.g., passport, driver’s licence)

  • Financial information (e.g., bank details, investment history)

  • Information for KYC (Know Your Customer) and CTF (Counter-Terrorism Financing) purposes

  • Any other information provided by you or required by law

We collect this information directly from you (e.g., through forms, emails, meetings) and, where necessary, from third parties (e.g., identity verification service providers).

2. Purpose of Collection

Your personal information is collected to:

  • Comply with obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth)

  • Verify your identity

  • Facilitate and manage investments

  • Meet regulatory, taxation, and reporting obligations

  • Communicate with you about services, opportunities, or compliance requirements

  • Improve our services and business operations

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies, where legally required

  • Third-party service providers (e.g. identity verification, compliance, IT, legal and financial advisers)

  • Financial institutions and investment partners

  • Our employees, contractors, and related entities

We ensure that any third parties with access to your information are contractually bound to handle your data in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

4. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside Australia. If we disclose your personal information overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient complies with the Australian Privacy Principles or is subject to a law or scheme that offers substantially similar protection.

5. Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Measures include:

  • Secure data storage (digital and physical)

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Encrypted data transmission

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to your personal information or seek correction of inaccurate information by contacting us (details below). We will respond within a reasonable time and may require identity verification.

7. Website Data and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to collect non-identifying information about your visit (e.g., browser type, pages visited). You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some site features may not function as intended.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website. We recommend reviewing it periodically.

9. Complaints and Contact

If you have a concern about how we handle your personal information, you may contact us using the details below. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Privacy Officer
Alternative Ventures Pty Ltd
Email: complaints@alternativevenutres.com.au
Phone: +61 412412727
Website: www.alternativeventures.com.au

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