Privacy Policy.
Last updated: June 2026
Cleared Advisory (ABN 28 867 326 033) ("we" , "quot", "us", or "our") respects your right to privacy and is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients and website visitors. We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
This policy sets out how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage with our advisory services, visit our website, or communicate with us.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Identity Information: Name, job title, and company details.
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and business address.
- Financial & Compliance Information: Information necessary to conduct AML/CTF health checks, build compliance programs, and assist with AUSTRAC enrolment.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and usage data when you visit our website.
2. How we collect your information
We collect personal information in several ways, including:
- Directly from you when you submit an inquiry, book a consultation, or engage our services.
- From your organisation if they engage us to provide compliance services or fractional MLRO support.
- Automatically through website analytics tools when you browse our site.
3. How we use your information
We use your personal information solely for the purpose of providing our professional services and managing our relationship with you. This includes:
- Delivering AML/CTF advisory, program building, and audit services.
- Communicating with you regarding regulatory updates, AUSTRAC deadlines, and service offerings.
- Fulfilling our own legal and regulatory obligations.
- Improving our website and service delivery.
4. Disclosure of your information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: To trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., secure cloud storage providers, billing systems), strictly under confidentiality agreements.
- Regulatory Bodies: Where required by law, or where you have explicitly authorised us to act on your behalf (e.g., submitting documentation to AUSTRAC).
- Legal Requirements: If we are required to do so in order to comply with a legal obligation or court order.
5. Security of your information
We take the security of your data seriously. Given the sensitive nature of AML/CTF compliance, we employ strict administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Access and correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask that we correct any inaccuracies. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations (such as the passing of the Tranche 2 reforms). Any updates will be published on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top will be revised accordingly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Cleared Advisory
Email: ritesh@clearedadvisory.com.au
Phone: +61 410 450 511
ABN: 28 867 326 033