The First Group Privacy Policy

The First Group knows that you care how information about you is used and shared. The First Group is covered by the 10 National Privacy Principles (NPP) as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). At the date of this notice, The First Group is not bound by any Privacy Code approved by the Privacy Commissioner and there are no specific exemptions under the Privacy Act 1988.

This notice describes our privacy policy. You can obtain further information by contacting The First Group by clicking here to contact our executive staff or by otherwise contacting The First Group as per our details below.

What Information Does The First Group Collect?

We receive and store any information you enter on our Site or give us in any other way, such as contact information via telephone, electronic mail or online form. This information may be collected when you request a service or when you contact us for customer support.

Here are the types of information we gather from visitors to The First Group:

Contact Information: This information includes your full name, company name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and, where provided, your facsimile number.

Financial Information: We also collect and retain certain financial information from you during the online ordering process, as well as in connection with other products and services which we offer on the Site.

Demographic Information: We may collect and store anonymous demographic information (such as your post code, gender and age), and use this data to improve our services and how we market The First Group. No personally identifiable information will be linked to aggregated demographic information.

You are not obligated to give us your personal information. However, if you choose not to provide The First Group with your personal information we may not be able to provide you with the full range of our services.

Why Does The First Group Collect This Information?

If you are acquiring or have acquired a product or service from The First Group, we will collect personal information for the purpose of:

• Providing you with the relevant product or service;
• Managing and administering the product or service; and
• Protecting against legislative breach where it is a financial management service.

We may also acquire personal information provided in order to provide ongoing customer support or to improve our services and marketability.

Does The First Group Share Your Personal Information?

We do NOT share any personal/contact information received. All information is kept confidential and will NOT be passed to any other third party.

We may release account and other personal information when we are required to do so:

• by law, court order or other government or law enforcement authority or regulatory agency; to enforce or apply our Services Agreement or other agreements; or
• when we believe in good faith that disclosing this information is necessary or advisable, including, for example, to protect the rights, property, or safety of The First Group, our users, or others.

This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Security and Storage

The First Group will take all reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is secure from any unauthorised access or disclosure.

We will take all reasonable steps to protect the security of the personal information that we hold. This includes appropriate measures to protect electronic materials and materials stored and generated in hard copy.

What Information Can I Access?

The First Group gives you the ability to access your contact information for the limited purpose of viewing and, in certain cases, updating that information. To view or change this information, clients may email their request or call our executive staff.

Please note that no financial information will be provided over the phone, and in no event will such information be provided without verification.

When you update your information, we may keep a copy of the prior version for our records.

Access will be denied if:

• The request does not relate to the personal information of the person making the request;
• Providing access would pose a serious and imminent threat to life or the health of a person;
• Providing access would create an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others;
• The request is frivolous and vexatious;
• The request relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings;
• Providing access would prejudice negotiations with the individual making the request;
• Access would be unlawful;
• Denial of access is authorised or required by law;
• Access would prejudice law enforcement activities;
• Access discloses a commercially sensitive decision making process or information;
• Any other reason that is provided for in the NPPs set out in the Privacy Act 1988.

We reserve the right to impose charges for photocopying, delivery costs and/or access to electronic databases.

Conditions of Use, Notices, and Revisions

By choosing to visit The First Group, you agree that your visit and any dispute you may have regarding the protection of your privacy during such visit is subject to this Privacy Notice and our Disclaimer, including, but not limited to, the provisions regarding limitations on damages and the application of the law of the state of Queensland. Please note that if you enter into other agreements with The First Group, such other agreements may supersede this policy.

Due to the constantly changing nature of our business, we reserve the right to change, update or modify this policy at any time at our sole discretion, and will post any new privacy policy here. Any such change, update or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the The First Group Site. Use of information that we gather now will be subject to the Privacy Notice in effect at the time of use. By using or navigating around the Site or utilizing any of the services we provide here, you acknowledge that you have read and understand and agree to be bound by this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree to be so bound, do not remain on the Site. You are responsible for checking our Site frequently to keep apprised of recent changes.

Complaints

If you have any concerns about your privacy with The First Group or any possible breaches of your privacy, please click here to contact our executive staff, and we will attempt to resolve it. Alternatively, please contact us on the details below.

The organisation will keep a record of your complaint and the outcome.

The First Group Contact Details

Office Level, Sunnybank Plaza
Cnr Mains Road and McCullough St
PO Box 737
Sunnybank Queensland 4109

Telephone: +61 7 3323 8888
Facsimile: +61 7 3323 8800
Email: info@thefirstgroup.com.au