Privacy Statement

 

FX Corp is committed to your rights to privacy and is bound by the National Privacy Principles established under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The following privacy statement outlines the policy of FX Corp for the collection, handling and protecting of your personal information. Your personal information is collected, processed and used in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.

We recognise that as a customer you may be concerned about your privacy and about the confidentiality and security of the information we may hold about you. If you have any questions relating to this Privacy Statement or your rights to privacy please contact FX Corp.

Information we collect

The information FX Corp collects will depend on the services we provide to you; FX Corp collects the following types of information:

  • identity details, including your name, sex, address and contact details. Date of birth and drivers license number;

  • email addresses;

  • bank account details;

  • tax file number;

  • employer details;

  • details of specific services or products you may require along with any additional information necessary for us to provide those services or products to you;

  • details of specific transactions;

  • any additional information you provide online, by telephone, email or otherwise to an FX Corp representative;

  • any other information deemed relevant to the service we provide.

FX Corp collects information in order to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 .

FX Corp collects information from only you in most cases unless it is impracticable to do so; we may collect information from you in the following ways: 

  • through any information sent in emails or any form of correspondence to us;

  • through your completion of our account application form;

  • through conversations you have with an FX Corp representative;

  • through transactions you conduct using FX Corp’s services;

  • through your use of the FX Corp website, we may collect such information as; the domain and host from which you access the internet; your computers IP address; the type of browser used; the date and time you accessed our website; the pages accessed and any documents downloaded;

Cookies

A cookie is a text file placed on your computers hard drive by a website which identifies you as a unique user. Cookies store information about your use of our website and help your browser to guide you to information and services based on your interest. FX Corp may use cookies to; 

  • identify pages you have accessed and any documents you have downloaded;

  • to store preferences and other information and track your activity on our website;

  • to identify you when you visit the website and personalise the content of the website;

  • facilitate administration and security purposes;

You can erase cookies from your computer or block all cookies, for information how to do so refer to the help menu in your Internet browser. Please note if you turn cookies off in your browser you may not be able to use the full features of the FX Corp website.

Use and disclosure of information

Personal information collected by FX Corp will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and any related purposes you would reasonably expect us to use or disclose the information for unless you have consented to us using or disclosing the information.

FX Corp may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • to provide you with financial services and to undertake associated business functions and processes;

  • respond to specific requests made of us;

  • for administration, planning and account management;

  • to notify you of products or services that may be of interest to you;

  • to monitor and improve the services we offer to you;

  • to identify you and update personal files; to satisfy regulatory requirements and prove FX Corp has taken reasonable steps to verify the identity of its client we may disclose your personal information to external credit providers.;

  • to enable us to comply with any law, regulatory requirement or government authority, for example the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2006;

  • any other purpose disclosed to you by FX Corp at the time your information is collected;

  • we may maintain or process your personal information outside of the country of residence as such your data is subject to the local regulatory requirements and those of other foreign countries.

Accuracy of information, retention and security

FX Corp takes all reasonable steps to ensure the security of your personal information is maintained at all times. We will endeavor to maintain all possible safeguards; physical, electronic and procedural to guard your information. If you communicate with us via the Internet there is the risk of third parties unlawfully intercepting your transmissions to us, or wrongfully instructing you to disclose information whilst posing as FX Corp.  We cannot control information whilst in transit over the Internet and therefore cannot guarantee the security of such information.

The security measures employed by FX Corp may depend of the sensitivity of information and the format of the information. We will employ such measures as: 

  • restricting access and utilizing security clearances limiting access to “need to know”;

  • physical security measures such as locked filing cabinets and secure locked offices;

  • training of staff to ensure awareness of the importance of confidentiality of clients personal information;

  • any data that is no longer required by us is destroyed unless records must be maintained to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. For example FX Corp is required under AML/CTF laws to retain personal information relating to identity for 7 years.

We will at all times endeavor to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete and up to date. FX Corp will permit client access to personal information we hold. If the information is incorrect or incomplete you can advise us and we will, if required correct or add information. We retain the right to charge a reasonable fee to process any request. If you would like to request access to the information we hold about you, please contact us.

Under some circumstances FX Corp may refuse access to some or all of your personal information, for example; 

  • if the information is commercially sensitive;

  • if the information is subject to solicitor-client privilege or litigation privilege;

  • if the information could impact the privacy of other individuals;

  • if we are prohibited by law from providing access;

Certain disclosures are not subject to your consent; these may include but are not limited to the following: 

  • disclosures permitted or required by law;

  • disclosures required for public safety;

  • disclosures required to prevent fraudulent activity;

  • disclosures required to administer or carry out a transaction you request;

Changes to this Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Statement, upon using the FX Corp website or services you consent to our collating and our use of your information. From time to time and for unforeseen reasons we may be required to use information for purposes not disclosed within this Privacy Statement.

Updated Privacy Statements will be made available on the FX Corp website or you can request the most up to date Privacy Statement by contacting us on the number listed at the end of this Privacy Statement.  We urge you to ensure you have the latest version of this Privacy Statement at all times.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about the way FX Corp has handled your private information please contact us first. We take all complaints seriously; we will investigate all complaints and endeavor to resolve all disputes to your satisfaction.

Please make your complaint to your usual contact at FX Corp in the first instance, many complaints can be resolved quickly at the early stage. If you feel we did not resolve your concerns at this stage please escalate the complaint to FX Corp’s compliance officer (Shaun Maytom 02 8076 9535). FX Corp may request that you set out your complaint in writing and the compliance officer will fully investigate, will contact you with his findings usually within 30 days or within a time period agreed with you at the time of the complaint.

If you believe FX Corp has not adequately answered your concerns you have the right to make the complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). You can contact the OAIC on 1300 363 992 or you can visit the website www.oaic.gov.au

Contact us

By mail:

FAO: Compliance Officer

FX Corp Pty Ltd

Level 14 1 Castlereagh Street

Sydney NSW 2000.

By email: complaints@fxcorp.com.au

By telephone: +61 2 8076 9535 between the hours of 0900 and 1700 AEST