Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. About This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how FinancialAdviserCheck.net ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and handles information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. Information We Collect
Automatically collected:
- Pages visited and search queries entered on this site
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- IP address (anonymised for analytics)
- Referring website and session duration
Provided by you (contact form only):
- Name and email address
- Message content
3. How We Use Information
- To operate and improve the search functionality of this site
- To understand how visitors use the site (via Google Analytics)
- To respond to contact form submissions
- To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense (where applicable)
4. Cookies
We use cookies for analytics and (where present) advertising. By continuing to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Third-Party Data (Adviser Records)
The financial adviser data displayed on this site is sourced from the ASIC Financial Advisers Register, published under a Creative Commons Attribution licence at data.gov.au. We do not collect, store, or process this data beyond what is necessary to operate the search index. This data relates to professional registrations and is public information.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. Our site uses HTTPS encryption. Contact form submissions are stored only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry.
7. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
8. Contact
For privacy enquiries or to exercise your rights, please use our contact form. We will respond within 30 days as required by the Privacy Act.