1. Scope and Application

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors to the Fortis Analytica website

• Clients, prospective clients, and professional contacts

• Individuals whose personal information may be handled in the course of lawful, client-authorised risk, governance, or due diligence services

We collect and handle personal information only where it is necessary, lawful, proportionate, and relevant to our functions and activities.

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2. Types of Personal Information Collected

2.1 Information Provided Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Organisation and role

• Contact details (email address, telephone number)

• Information provided through enquiries or service requests

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2.2 Website and Technical Information

When you access our website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and operating system

• Pages accessed and interaction timestamps

• Referring website addresses

This information is used for security monitoring, system administration, and service improvement purposes only.

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2.3 Information Collected in Professional Engagements

Where Fortis Analytica is engaged to provide risk, suitability, or due diligence services, personal information may be handled only where:

• The collection is authorised by the client and permitted by law

• The information is relevant to the defined scope of engagement

• Collection methods comply with applicable legislation and ethical standards

We do not conduct indiscriminate or covert collection of personal information.

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3. Purpose of Collection and Use

Personal information is collected and used for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and managing professional communications

• Delivering contracted services and advisory outputs

• Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management functions

• Meeting legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

• Maintaining system security and operational integrity

Personal information is not used for secondary purposes unless authorised by law or with consent.

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4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We disclose personal information only where reasonably necessary and permitted, including:

• To trusted service providers (such as secure IT or communications providers) under confidentiality and security obligations

• To government agencies, regulators, courts, or law enforcement where required or authorised by law

• Where disclosure is necessary to prevent or respond to a serious threat to life, health, safety, or public interest, as permitted by legislation

We do not sell, trade, or commercially exploit personal information.

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5. Overseas Disclosure

Fortis Analytica does not disclose personal information to overseas recipients unless:

• Required by law, or

• Explicitly authorised as part of a client engagement and subject to appropriate safeguards

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6. Cookies and Online Services

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support core functionality and basic analytics.

Cookies are not used to identify individuals or conduct behavioural profiling beyond our website. Users may disable cookies through browser settings, noting that this may affect site functionality.

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7. Information Security

We take reasonable and proportionate steps to safeguard personal information against misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

• Access controls and least-privilege principles

• Secure systems and encrypted communications

• Internal policies governing information handling and confidentiality

Despite these measures, no electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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8. Data Retention and Destruction

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

• Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual retention requirements

When no longer required, personal information is securely destroyed or de-identified in accordance with best practice.

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9. Access and Correction

Individuals may request access to, or correction of, personal information held by Fortis Analytica, subject to applicable legal limitations.

Requests must be made in writing using the contact details below. Identity verification may be required prior to release or amendment.

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10. Children and Vulnerable Persons

Our website and services are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age through our website.

Where services relate to child safety or vulnerable populations, information handling is governed by applicable legislation, contractual controls, and strict professional standards.

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11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, or operational practice.

The most current version will be published on our website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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12. Contact Details

For privacy-related enquiries, requests, or concerns, please contact:

Fortis Analytica
Email: info@fortisanalytica.com.au

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