INVESTMETS is committed to safeguarding the privacy of users of the site, while ensuring you receive the highest-quality news and information possible. Please read our privacy and security policy to understand how we use and protect the information you provide.

We are bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and comply with our obligations under the Australian Privacy Principles.

This policy is effective as of October 31, 2021.

If you have any queries or concerns, please email editorial@investmets.com

Please note that by using this site, you agree with the collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with this privacy and security policy.

INVESTMETS may change the content found on the site at any time without notice, and consequently the privacy and security policy may change at any time in the future. You should read the privacy and security policy each time you use the site, as access to or use of the site means you agree to the version of the privacy and security policy in effect when you use the site.

Information we collect and how it is used

We will store and process your personal information when you:

• Register to access products or services on the site. INVESTMETS will collect personal information such as full name, company name, job title, product and research preferences, username and email address.
• Place an order for a product or service. INVESTMETS will collect further information, including your telephone number and postal address.
• Sign up to INVESTMETS email alert services. INVESTMETS will collect personal information such as your full name, company name, country of residence and the sectors in which you are interested.
• Contact INVESTMETS via the site or make an enquiry. INVESTMETS collects personal information such as your full name, company name, electronic and postal contact details, as well as any other personal information you disclose in your correspondence.

We will store and process your information on INVESTMETS computers and databases wherever located to tailor the service you receive so that the site recognises you on subsequent visits and to streamline marketing communication to ensure you receive relevant information on new and existing products, and research, and to understand the way you used your account to periodically send via email (to the email address you have provided) or display promotional offers relevant to you.

Your information is also stored and processed to:

• Conduct market research, whereby we may contact you by email, telephone or post. The information gathered may be used to customise or improve products, services and the website.
• Process your orders or product access requests.
• Respond to your enquiries.

Information sharing and disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may give information about you to INVESTMETS employees and agents.

If ownership or operational control of all or part of the site were transferred, whether as part of the sale of INVESTMETS, business assets or otherwise, we may disclose your personal information to the transferee.

We may need to disclose personal information to protect INVESTMETS and our licensors’ rights and property, or to comply with any applicable law or valid legal process.

If we provide your information to the third parties described above, we will always require those parties to adhere to the same privacy and security procedures that we follow. By submitting your personal information, you agree to this transfer.

Transfer of information outside Australia

We have operations worldwide and as such your information may be transferred to, stored at, or processed at a destination outside Australia in our network.

By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storage or processing. We will take necessary steps to ensure your data is treated and processed securely and in accordance with this privacy and security policy.

Aggregated information and tracked information

We may share non-personal aggregated data about visitors and users of the site as well as, but not limited to, research report downloads/open statistics, webcast view/load statistics, sales and traffic patterns with our clients, partners and other third parties. This information does not identify users in any personal capacity, but provides generalised information about the users of the site.

Use of cookies and tracked information

While on this site, certain information is automatically logged. This information may include, but is not limited to, the URL of the website that linked you to this site, your IP address and the pages you visit while browsing the site. The IP address highlights the location from which you are accessing the internet. IP addresses are not used to track your session and are not linked to anything personally identifiable.

Cookies (small text files that contain information, which are sent to and stored on your computer, smartphone or other device used for accessing the internet) are used to allow us to recognise when you return to the site using the same device and web browser. Cookies and other automatically tracked information are used to identify repeat visitors and account users; personalise your experience; assist us in understanding how users browse the site so that it can administer, support and improve the site and the services it offers; and contact you to request you to update your personal records, or confirm your registration details if you forget your password.

Cookies are also used to monitor the total number of visitors, pages viewed, and the total number of ads displayed.

To check and update your cookies settings, you will need to know which browser you are using (eg Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and the version you have. You can usually find this information by opening the browser, clicking on ‘Help’ and selecting ‘About’. Further information about deleting or controlling cookies is available at www.AboutCookies.org.

Please remember that if you amend your cookie settings, your browsing experience may be affected, making it difficult for you to use some of INVESTMETS’ online website services.

Third-party sites and endorsements

The site contains links to third-party websites that are not subject to this privacy and security policy and as such we do not accept any responsibility or liability for the content, accuracy or availability of any external site you may encounter. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you read the privacy policy of any other websites you visit.

Security

We have established strict regulatory and security procedures for the storage and disclosure of information that you provide, to prevent unauthorised access to or disclosure of the information collected online. In particular, we encrypt your account password to prevent your account details being accessed by anyone else using the internet.

Despite using encryption and technology, we cannot guarantee the security of the information you disclose. You accept the inherent risks of providing information and dealing online and will not hold INVESTMETS responsible for any breach of security unless this is a direct result of our negligence or wilful default.

You must ensure that viruses, trojans, worms or equivalent or similar items do not enter your computer system. We assume no responsibility for any loss, howsoever arising, resulting from such viruses, trojans, worms or equivalent or similar items.

If you have any concerns about security, please email us at editorial@investmets.com.

Updating personal information

If you wish to update or change your registration information, you may do so on our website by logging in to your account. Alternatively, please email editorial@investmets.com with the amendments you require.

Electronic communications

Please remember that internet communications are not secure unless the data is encrypted. We cannot accept any responsibility for the unauthorised access by a third party and/or the corruption of data sent by individuals to INVESTMETS. It is your responsibility to determine whether you need to encrypt your data before sending.

Social media

We hold pages and accounts on some social media sites to inform, assist and engage with clients and investors. We monitor and record comments and posts made on these channels to help improve our services.

We are not responsible for any information posted on those sites other than information we have posted and do not endorse social media sites, or any information posted on them by third parties or other users.

When engaging with INVESTMETS on social media channels, personal data may be stored on that social media site’s servers, which are outside our control. Any information posted to such sites may be accessed and read by the general public. It is not an appropriate forum to discuss clients or investment arrangements. Please note, we will never ask you to share account or password information via social media sites and you should not post such information on those channels.

We regularly update and monitor social media accounts and welcome feedback and ideas submitted via these channels. We endeavour to join the conversation whenever possible, but cannot guarantee to read or reply to all messages sent to official INVESTMETS social media accounts.

Emerging themes and helpful suggestions are passed to the relevant people at INVESTMETS for consideration, but no guarantee is made that we will act on any proposals.

Contact

If you have any questions about privacy and/or security issues, please email editorial@investmets.com.

Changes to this policy

INVESTMETS occasionally updates this cookie policy and encourages you to periodically review the policy and to keep yourself informed.