Privacy Policy
How RateMatch AI collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information
This Privacy Policy explains how RateMatch AI Pty Ltd (ABN 15 687 175 980) and any of its subsidiaries or associated entities (collectively "RateMatch," "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
1. Collection of Information
1.1 We may collect personal information from you:
- Provided directly by you, such as when you register, complete forms, contact us, or engage with our services; this may include your name, contact details, date of birth, identification information, or financial data where relevant.
- Automatically collected, such as IP address, device/browser type, operating system, usage data, log-in times, click paths, page visits, error reports, and similar technical analytics.
- From third parties, like our partners, agents, analytics providers, credit reference agencies, or service providers—always in compliance with your consent and relevant law.
1.2
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
- Providing, improving, and developing our products and services;
- Designing and launching new features or services;
- Personalising and enhancing user experience on our site or platform;
- Sending alerts, updates, or information regarding our services (with your consent, where required);
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, including disclosures or investigations;
- Handling inquiries, disputes, or legal proceedings;
- For marketing purposes if you have consented—always with the ability to opt out; and
- Any other purposes related to the above.
2.2
For direct marketing, we will only proceed after obtaining your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer. Any direct marketing will be on behalf of our partners and not directly communicated with our branding.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
3.1 We may share your personal information with:
- Related entities within the RateMatch group, where applicable;
- Personnel, advisors, auditors, contractors, financial institutions, and service providers necessary for our operations;
- Business partners (e.g., lenders or financial service providers), subject to their own privacy commitments;
- Regulators, courts, or law enforcement agencies, when required by law;
- Prospective transferees if our business (or part of it) is sold or transferred.
3.2
We will endeavour to ensure that all recipients of your personal information manage it securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
3.3
Your information may not be transferred overseas or shared with overseas entities.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1
Our website and platform may use cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users, improve functionality, and gather analytics.
4.2 We may use:
- Strictly necessary cookies, which are essential for site functionality;
- Analytical/performance cookies, to understand site usage and improve performance;
- Functionality cookies, to personalise experience and remember preferences;
- Targeting/advertising cookies, to display relevant content or offers.
4.3
You can usually control or block cookies via your browser settings, although this may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Websites
Our platforms or communications may contain links to third-party websites or services, which are not governed by this policy. We recommend reviewing those parties' privacy policies before interacting with or providing data to them.
6. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
However, internet transmissions are inherently insecure; while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access any personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccuracies;
- Withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the lawful basis);
- Request deletion of your personal information, to the extent permitted by law.
Requests may be subject to a reasonable administrative charge, depending on complexity.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
To make access or correction requests, or to opt out of marketing, please contact:
Data Officer
RateMatch AI Pty Ltd
Email: contact@ratematch.ai
Subject: "Privacy – Data Protection Officer"
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Australia.
Last updated: August 2024