Privacy Policy
Paymay Pty Ltd
1. Introduction
This Policy applies to the operations and functions of Paymay Pty Ltd ACN 137 270 369 (referred to in this Policy as Paymay, we, our, or us).
All Third Parties (including Related Parties, customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, or agents) to which personal information held by Paymay is disclosed must comply with this Policy. Paymay makes this Policy available free of charge on request and from its website: www.moneyplus.com.au
This Policy outlines how Paymay manages the personal information it collects to be open and transparent, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) ('Privacy Act'), the Australian Privacy Principles ('APPs') and, the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code ('the Code').
- 'Credit information' is personal information (other than sensitive information) that relates to an individual's credit history or credit worthiness, and as defined in the Privacy Act.
- 'Personal information' means information or an opinion relating to an individual, which can be used to identify that individual;
- 'Privacy Officer' means the contact person within Paymay for questions regarding Paymay's Privacy Policy;
- 'Related Party' includes Abaz Pty Ltd, Money Plus branches and Recovery Holdings Pty Ltd,
- 'Sensitive information' is personal information that includes information relating to a person's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion, trade union or other professional or trade association membership, sexual preferences and criminal record, and also includes health information;
- 'Third Parties' mean customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, agents or other people having a commercial relationship with Paymay;
2. KIND OF PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT AND HOLD
We may collect and hold the following kinds of personal information:
- name;
- date of birth;
- contact details;
- occupation and income;
- bank account details;
- details of identification documents such as your passport, drivers' license, Medicare and credit cards;
- marital status and dependents;
- financial and credit information;
- any other information that is relevant to the services that we provide.
3. HOW WE COLLECT AND HOLD PERSONAL INFORMATION
We generally collect personal information directly from the individual it relates to when that individual interacts with us. For example, personal information will be collected when an individual applies for credit or opens an account with us either online or in person, visits our website, or sends us correspondence.
Sometimes we may collect personal information about an individual from their employer, financial institution, another credit provider or a credit reporting body ("CRB"). In this event, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the individual is made aware of the matters set out in this Policy.
We may arrange for third party service providers to use cookies to analyse traffic to our website (www.moneyplus.com.au). Information collected this way is anonymous.
We will not collect sensitive information about an individual unless the individual has consented or an exception to obtaining this consent applies. The exceptions include circumstances under which the collection is required or authorised by law, or it is necessary to take action in relation to suspected unlawful activity or serious misconduct.
If consent is not given or the personal information we request is not provided, we may not be able to provide our services, or otherwise meet an individual's needs.
We do not give individuals the option of dealing with us anonymously, or under a pseudonym. This is because it is impractical, and in some circumstances illegal, for us to deal with individuals who are not identified.
All personal information we hold in electronic format is held securely on our premises. We have cybersecurity measures in place that comply with international standards and ASIC regulatory requirements.
4. UNSOLICITED PERSONAL INFORMATION
We destroy or de-identify all unsolicited personal information we receive, unless the personal information is relevant to services we or a related entity have provided, are providing or propose to provide to the individual to which it relates.
5. WHO WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
We may collect personal information about the following individuals:
- customers, potential customers and visitors to our website;
- service providers and suppliers;
- prospective employees, employees and contractors; and
- other Third Parties.
6. WHY WE COLLECT AND HOLD PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may collect and hold information about individuals for us or a related party (collectively 'Money Plus') to:
- provide a product or service to an individual;
- verify an individual's identity, and financial situation;
- assess whether Money Plus products or services are suitable for an individual;
- assess applications for credit or other products or services we offer;
- manage credit provided to an individual, or collecting overdue payments;
- provide individuals with information about Money Plus events, products or services that may interest them ;
- protect the Money Plus business and other customers from fraudulent or unlawful activity;
- conduct the Money Plus business and perform other management and administration tasks;
- consider and address any concerns or complaints;
- manage any legal actions;
- comply with relevant laws, regulations and other legal obligations; and
- help improve Money Plus products and services offered, and enhance the Money Plus overall business.
7. HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may use and disclose personal information for the primary purposes for which it is collected, for reasonably expected secondary purposes which are related to the primary purpose and in other circumstances authorised by the Privacy Act.
We use and disclose personal information, excluding credit information, for the purposes outlined in section 6 above. Sensitive information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose, unless the individual agrees otherwise, or where certain other limited circumstances apply (e.g., where required by law). Such a directly related purpose may also include updated information, such as changed employment details, during the life of a loan (including where a default or fees remain unpaid). You should note that we may need to contact previous employers where this is relevant to a current loan or application.
We engage other people to perform services for us, which may involve disclosure of personal information to them and that person handling the personal information we hold. In these situations, we prohibit that person from using personal information about individuals we have disclosed except for the specific purpose for which we supply it. We prohibit that person from using your information for the purposes of direct marketing their products or services.
In relation to sensitive information held by us, wherever possible, Paymay will attempt to de-identify the information.
We delete all personal information about an individual when it is no longer needed or relevant.
8. TO WHOM WE DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may disclose personal information, excluding credit information, to:
- a related entity;
- an agent, contractor or service provider we engage to carry out our functions and activities, such as our lawyers, accountants, debt collectors or other advisors;
- organisations involved in a transfer or sale of all or part of our assets or business;
- organisations involved in managing our payments, payment merchants and other financial institutions such as banks;
- regulatory bodies, government agencies, law enforcement bodies and courts;
- an individual's guarantors, referee(s), employer, co-account holder or Authorised Signatory; and
- anyone else to whom the individual authorises us to disclose it.
Also, If we collect personal information from these organisations and individuals we will deal with that information in accordance with this Policy.
9. HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE CREDIT INFORMATION
We will only use and disclose credit information we collect for:
- assessing an application by an individual for credit;
- collecting payments that are overdue in relation to credit provided by us;
- dealing with a serious credit infringement we believe an individual has committed;
- an external dispute resolution scheme of which we are a member;
- the disclosure is required or authorised by law;
- assisting the individual to avoid defaulting on his or her obligations; or
- internal management purposes that are directly related to the provision or management of credit to an individual.
We will only disclose credit information to the following recipients:
- a related entity;
- a person who will be processing an individuals application for credit;
- a person who manages credit provided by us for use in managing that credit;
- another credit provider if we believe an individual has committed a serious credit infringement, or the individual has consented to the disclosure;
- to a person considering whether to act as a guarantor or offer property as security and the individual have expressly consented to the disclosure;
- a debt collector;
- a mortgage insurer; or
- a CRB (Credit Reporting Body), such as Equifax or Illion
If we intend to provide default information about an individual to a CRB, we will give the individual at least 14 days written notice. If we disclose default information to a CRB, and the individual subsequently repays the amount owed, we will tell the CRB the individual has repaid the amount owing. We will not disclose credit repayment history information to the CRB which is more than 2 years old.
10. SENDING INFORMATION OVERSEAS
We are not likely to disclose personal information to an overseas recipient.
11. MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The APPs require us to take all reasonable steps to protect the security of personal information, including credit information that we hold.
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information by storing it in a secure environment. We may store your personal information in paper and electronic form. We will also take reasonable steps to protect any personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Where we no longer require personal information, we will take reasonable steps to destroy it.
12. DIRECT MARKETING
Paymay does not use personal information for the purposes of direct marketing, unless:
- the personal information does not include sensitive information; and
- the individual would reasonably expect us to use or disclose the information for the purpose of direct marketing; and
- we provide a simple way of opting out of direct marketing; and
- the individual has not requested to opt out of receiving direct marketing from us.
If the individual would not reasonably expect us to use or disclose the information for the purpose of direct marketing, we may only use or disclose that information for direct marketing if the individual has consented to the use or disclosure of the information for direct marketing or it is impracticable to obtain that consent.
In relation to sensitive information, we may only use or disclose sensitive information about an individual for the purpose of direct marketing if the individual has consented to the use or disclosure of the information for that purpose. We will not use or disclose credit information for the purposes of direct marketing except as mentioned above
Individuals have the right to opt out of direct marketing and we give effect to any request we receive, within a reasonable period of time.
Individuals may also request that we provide them with the source of the personal information we hold about them. If such a request is made, Paymay will notify the individual of the source of the information free of charge within a reasonable period of time.
13. RETRIEVAL OF BANK STATEMENT DATA
We have nominated Illion bank statements as our external bank statement retrieval provider to retrieve and review your bank statement(s), as required by law to assess your loan application. The below outlines your rights and obligations to using this automated bank statement retrieval service
By entering your login details, you agree to the terms:
- Access to your transaction history and any accounts linked to the internet banking log in details you enter on a read-only base
- Money Plus collects at least 90 days of your transaction history, or such period as required by us.
- We do not hold or store your log-in information.
For further information please visit https://bankstatements.com.au or call (08) 7122 9452
14. IDENTIFIERS
We will not use identifiers assigned by the Government, such as a tax file number, Medicare number, passport number or drivers licence number., for our own file recording purposes, unless one of the exemptions in the Privacy Act applies. Paymay endeavours to avoid data- matching. We do not disclose this information unless permitted by law. We may use Government identifiers to verify your identity when you deal with us.
15. HOW WE KEEP PERSONAL INFORMATION ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE
We take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information, including credit information, we collect, use and disclose is relevant, accurate, complete and up-to-date.
We encourage individuals to contact us in order to update any personal information we hold about them. If we correct information that has previously been disclosed to another entity, we will notify the other entity within a reasonable period of the correction. Where we are satisfied information is inaccurate, we will take reasonable steps to correct the information within 30 days, unless the individual agrees otherwise. We do not charge individuals for correcting the information.
16. HOW WE GAIN ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Individuals may generally gain access to the personal information, including credit information, which we hold about them. Access may be sought by contacting the Privacy Officer by phone (02) 9676 1974 or email headoffice@moneyplus.com.au. We will provide access within 30 days of the request.
If we refuse to provide access, we will provide reasons for the refusal.
The individual will be able to look at his or her personal information at our head office or other offices as agreed beforehand. We will require identity verification and specification of what information is required. An administrative fee for search and photocopying costs may be charged for providing access.
17. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
This Policy will be reviewed from time to time to take account of new laws and technology, changes to our operations and the business environment.
18. RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of our management to inform employees and other relevant parties that the Privacy Policy is maintained and enforced. Management must ensure that they periodically advise our employees and other relevant Third Parties of any changes to the Privacy Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees and other relevant parties to ensure that they understand and comply with this Privacy Policy.
Ignorance of the existence of the Privacy Policy will not be an acceptable excuse for non- compliance.
19. PRIVACY TRAINING
All new employees are provided with timely and appropriate access to Paymay's Privacy Policy. All employees are required to attend training which covers our obligations under the Act, the APPs and Guidelines and the Code.
20. INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS
If you have any questions about our privacy procedures, or if you wish to make a complaint about how we have dealt with your personal information (including credit information) you may lodge a complaint with us in any of the following ways:
- by telephoning (02) 9676 1974
- by writing to - Privacy Officer, PO Box 42, Blacktown NSW 2148
- by emailing - headoffice@moneyplus.com.au
21. WHAT IF I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE?
If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you can contact the Australian Financial Complaints Authority ('AFCA') for an independent review. You can make a complaint by visiting AFCA's website www.afca.org.au.
You can also refer your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). You can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner:
- by telephoning - 1300 363 992
- by writing to - Director of Complaints, Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, GPO Box 5218, SYDNEY NSW 2001
- by emailing - enquiries@oaic.gov.au
22. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT
We review this Policy at least annually and welcome comments and feedback to ensure it remains effective and up to date.
Updated September 2022