1. Scope and Regulatory Compliance
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of personal information by Winstone Partners NZ Limited ("we," "us," or "our") across our operations in New South Wales, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. We are strictly committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
2. Collection of Information and Statutory Mandates
We collect personal information directly from you, your authorized representatives, or via our secure Investor Portal. This information is mandatory to fulfill strict statutory obligations, including but not limited to, identity verification, Know Your Customer (KYC), and anti-money laundering checks under the Australian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) and the New Zealand Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. Failure to provide required information may result in the immediate rejection of investor onboarding or subscription applications.
3. Cross-Border Transfers and Data Security
As a Trans-Tasman private equity firm, we may transfer and disclose your personal information between our corporate offices in Sydney (NSW) and Auckland, and to trusted institutional service providers globally. We implement institutional-grade physical, administrative, and technological security controls (including SSL encryption and multi-factor authentication for our Investor Portal). However, data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed as absolutely secure; users access our digital infrastructure at their own risk.
4. Digital Tracking and Cookie Policy
This website utilizes cookies, web beacons, and advanced analytics tracking to monitor traffic patterns, optimize user experience, and secure our institutional portals. By continuing to navigate this website, you explicitly consent to our use of cookies. You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though certain functionalities of the Investor Portal may become unavailable.