Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Providence Ventures Pty Ltd (ABN 99 696 624 101, ACN 696 624 101) ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information we collect, use, and disclose in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) ("Privacy Act") and the Australian Privacy Principles ("APPs").

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle personal information and your rights regarding that information. By using our website (providenceventurespty.online) or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• ◆ Name, address, email address, and telephone number
• ◆ Business or company name, ABN, ACN, and position/title
• ◆ Financial information relevant to investment enquiries or transactions
• ◆ Information provided through our contact forms, correspondence, or meetings
• ◆ Website usage data including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited
• ◆ Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

• ◆ Direct interactions (contact forms, emails, phone calls, meetings)
• ◆ Our website via cookies and analytics tools
• ◆ Third-party sources such as publicly available information, business partners, and referrals
• ◆ Due diligence processes related to investment activities

4. Purpose of Collection

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

• ◆ To assess and manage investment opportunities
• ◆ To provide advisory and portfolio management services
• ◆ To communicate with you about our services and opportunities
• ◆ To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• ◆ To conduct due diligence and risk assessment
• ◆ To improve our website and services
• ◆ To protect the rights and interests of our firm and stakeholders

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• ◆ Our professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, auditors)
• ◆ Co-investors and syndicate partners (with your consent)
• ◆ Regulatory bodies and government agencies as required by law
• ◆ Third-party service providers who assist in operating our business

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Overseas Disclosure

In the course of our business operations, we may disclose personal information to recipients located outside Australia, including in the Asia-Pacific region. Before disclosing personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the overseas recipient complies with the APPs or is subject to a substantially similar privacy regime, in accordance with APP 8.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure. Our security measures include encrypted communications, access controls, secure data storage, and regular security reviews. When personal information is no longer required for any purpose for which it may be used or disclosed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. You may configure your browser to reject cookies, although this may affect certain website functionality. We may use third-party analytics services to understand website usage patterns. These services may collect information about your visits to our website using cookies.

9. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act and the APPs, you have the right to:

• ◆ Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you (APP 12)
• ◆ Correction: Request correction of inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading personal information (APP 13)
• ◆ Complaint: Lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. Notifiable Data Breaches

In accordance with Part IIIC of the Privacy Act (Notifiable Data Breaches scheme), if we become aware of an eligible data breach that is likely to result in serious harm to any individuals whose personal information is involved, we will promptly notify the affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

11. Complaints

If you wish to make a complaint about a breach of your privacy, please contact us using the details below. We will investigate your complaint and respond within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or make a complaint, please contact us: