Mount Capital Limited (“the Company”) recognises the importance of protecting the privacy and personal information of our customers, employees, and other stakeholders.This Privacy Policy and Procedure Manual (“Policy”) is designed to explain the Company’s obligations under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 (“the Act”) and our commitment to the protection of personal information. This Policy applies to all activities of the Company, including the provision of private equity and debt lending services to our customers.
The Company may collect personal information from customers, employees, and other stakeholders in the course of providing services or conducting business activities.This information may include but is not limited to name, contact information, financial information, and other information necessary for the provision of services. We will collect personal information only by lawful and fair means and will take reasonable steps to ensure the information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.We may collect your personal information in a number of ways, including:Directly from you when you provide us with your personal information;From third parties such as your financial advisor or employer;From publicly available sources such as social media or company websites; andFrom other sources with your consent or as permitted by law.
The Company will use personal information for the purposes for which it was collected and will not use or disclose it for any other purpose unless authorised by the individual concerned or required by law. We may disclose personal information to third parties where necessary for the provision of services or in accordance with the Act. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that these third parties comply with the Act and are bound by confidentiality obligations.We use your personal information for the following purposes:To provide you with our financial services;To communicate with you about our products and services;To comply with legal and regulatory obligations;To improve our products and services; andTo conduct research and analysis.We may disclose your personal information to the following:Our employees, contractors and service providers who require the information to perform their duties;Your financial advisor or employer (with your consent);Government agencies, regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies or other parties as required by law or to protect our legal rights; andThird-party service providers who assist us with our business operations, such as IT, marketing and data analysis
The Company will take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, and modification. We will ensure that personal information is stored securely and that access to it is restricted to authorised personnel only. We will also take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify personal information that is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected.
Individuals have the right to access and correct personal information held by the Company. We will provide access to personal information upon request, subject to certain exceptions provided for in the Act. We will also take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date and will correct it if necessary.
Individuals who believe their privacy has been breached may lodge a complaint with the Company. We will investigate all complaints and take appropriate steps to address any breaches of the Act. We will also provide individuals with a response to their complaints within a reasonable time.
The Company will ensure that all employees and contractors are aware of their obligations under the Act and this Policy. We will provide training to employees and contractors as necessary to ensure that personal information is handled in accordance with this Policy.
The Company is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information and complying with the Act. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Act and this Policy. We will also take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is stored securely and that individuals have the right to access and correct their personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or the Company’s privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer.