WhiteRock Capital Partners

Internet Privacy Statement

Whiterock Capital Partners recognises that your privacy is very important to you and that you have a right to control your personal information. We know that providing personal information is an act of trust and we take that seriously. Unless you give us explicit consent to act otherwise, the following policy will govern how Whiterock Capital Partners handles your personal information and safeguards your privacy. Whiterock Capital Partners is committed to protecting your personal information and giving you choice in who can use your personal information and how it can be used. Whiterock Capital Partners complies with the Privacy Act 1988 ("Privacy Act") as amended by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 ("Amendment Act") and has adopted a set of privacy principles in its policy which is consistent with the National Privacy Principles as amended in September 2001 ("NPPs"). This privacy statement applies to this web site which is owned and operated by Whiterock Capital Partners.

How is my personal information collected?

The purpose of personal information that we collect from you will depend on how you interact with Whiterock Capital Partners' web site. This section will explain in the broad sense, just how personal information may be collected via our web sites, and how this information contributes to the development of Whiterock Capital Partners' web site.

Online Forms

When submitting information on our web site for the purposes of an enquiry, we will collect details such as your name, e-mail address and some details of your personal interests and needs. Some of this information is essential for us to be able identify accurately who is using the service so that we may be able to respond to your requests and as such is indicated by mandatory fields. Mandatory Information Requirements are clearly identified and are denoted by an asterisk (*). You will also be prompted when submitting a form if mandatory data has not been completed. Generally, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information when you:

  • Send us your comments or suggestions
  • Register for Whiterock Capital Partners' services
  • Submit an enquiry

In all cases, your information will be held in the strictest confidence.

How can I control my personal information?

Users are not required to register on Whiterock Capital Partners' web site in order to use the site. Our commitment is to provide you with the opportunity to opt out, check or correct any information you have submitted online to Whiterock Capital Partners or any of its affiliates or partners. Please refer to the appropriate page to request the changes. Where requested, Whiterock Capital Partners will remove any personal identifiable information from its current operational systems.

How secure is my information?

Any personal information that is submitted to our web site is held with the strictest confidence. This information is securely stored and access is restricted to authorised Whiterock Capital Partners personnel only, ensuring that your personal information is protected and safeguarded.

How do we use your information?

We use information that you submit via an online form from our web site in any one of the following ways:

  • To make changes to your profile at your request
  • To register information at your request
  • To respond to your submission or enquiry

We will only record your email address if you send us a message. It will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it, as outlined above. Your personal identifiable information will not be used for any other purpose, and we will not disclose it to anyone else without your consent. Your personal information is not shared with any other third parties unless explicitly and expressly communicated when you submit the information. The information is contained and access is restricted to Whiterock Capital Partners authorised personnel only. However, where it is necessary for law enforcement purposes or where we believe there is a threat to a person's safety or health, we may need to disclose your personal information to third parties as required by law.

Is my personal information shared with anybody outside of Whiterock Capital Partners?

Whiterock Capital Partners acknowledges that you will click through to third party sites from our site, and thus recommends that you refer to the privacy statements of the sites you visit. Whiterock Capital Partners assumes no responsibility for information and content of third party sites.

How often should I check this privacy statement?

We may make changes to this statement from time to time, so you may like to check it each time you visit the site.

What else should I know about privacy?

Here are some more pointers to assist you in further protecting your privacy on the Internet.

Remember to close your browser when you have finished your user session. This is to ensure that others cannot access your personal information and correspondence if you share a computer with someone else or are using a computer in a public place like a library or Internet cafe.

Please be aware that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information over the Internet, for example, in discussion forums, via email or in chat sites, that this information can be collected and used by others.

In short, if you post personal information in publicly accessible online forums, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.