Privacy Policy
Growth Focus respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data, and how you can exercise your rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
This policy applies to all individuals we deal with, including clients, buyers, sellers, prospective clients, and website visitors in Australia, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to deliver our services as an M&A advisory firm. This may include:
Identity & Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, job title, business address
Professional Details: Company name, business size, industry role, licensing information
Business Information: Financial metrics, ownership structures, valuation inputs
Communications: Emails, meeting notes, phone conversations, and submitted forms
Technical Data (for website users): IP address, browser type, access times, referring pages
We may collect information directly from you or from publicly available sources (e.g., company websites, regulatory databases, industry directories, or event materials).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Facilitating introductions between buyers and sellers of financial and professional services firms
Conducting valuations, market research, and opportunity assessments
Providing reports, insights, and strategic advice
Communicating with you regarding our services, offers, and opportunities
Maintaining legal and regulatory compliance
We only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so, and only for the purposes outlined above.
3. Legal Grounds for Processing (UK GDPR & AU Privacy Act)
Our lawful bases for processing your personal information include:
Legitimate Interests: We may contact individuals in relevant industries based on publicly available information if we reasonably believe our services may be of interest.
Consent: Where you’ve opted in to receive emails, newsletters, or participate in our advisory services.
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract or respond to a pre-contractual request.
Legal Obligation: Where required to comply with legal or regulatory responsibilities.
You may opt out of any communication at any time by using the unsubscribe link (where applicable) or contacting us directly.
4. Industry Contact Based on Public Information
If you’ve received communication from Growth Focus and feel it is not relevant or appropriate, we sincerely apologise. In some cases, we may collect your details from public sources in good faith, believing your role to be professionally relevant to our services.
If you do not wish to be contacted:
Let us know via email at [email protected], and
We will permanently delete your information from our systems upon request.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take data protection seriously. Your personal information is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. Our safeguards include:
Controlled internal access to sensitive data
Secure cloud platforms with audited vendors
Regular data backups and cyber security reviews
Timely disposal or anonymisation of data no longer required
While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely immune from risk. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals and regulators as required by law.
6. Your Rights Depending on your location, you have rights under the Australian Privacy Act or UK GDPR, including the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to direct marketing or certain types of processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the OAIC (Australia) or ICO (UK)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Data that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Staff Use of Technology (Internal Policy Summary)
Growth Focus staff are required to use IT systems, email, and the internet professionally, securely, and in accordance with applicable laws, including the NSW Workplace Surveillance Act 2005.
The company may monitor email and internet usage for business, legal, or security purposes. Personal use is permitted within reasonable limits. All data accessed, sent, or stored using company systems may be reviewed if necessary.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our websites:
www.growthfocus.com.au/privacy-policy
www.growthfocus.co.uk/privacy-policy
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Growth Focus Pty Ltd
📧 [email protected]