1. Overview

Accelerate Funding Group ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you engage our finance and mortgage broking services or use our website.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information necessary to provide you with tailored finance and mortgage solutions. This may include:

• Full name, address, and contact details

• Date of birth and identification documents (e.g. driver’s licence, passport)

• Employment and income details

• Financial information including assets, liabilities, expenses, and bank statements

• Credit history and credit report information

• Loan preferences and related documentation

• Tax File Numbers (with your consent)

• Any other information relevant to your finance or mortgage application

We may collect this information directly from you, or from third parties with your consent—such as credit reporting agencies, real estate agents, accountants, or employers.

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect your personal information to:

• Assess your financial position and credit needs

• Recommend and facilitate appropriate loan products

• Prepare and submit loan applications on your behalf

• Comply with legal obligations under relevant laws (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006)

• Communicate with you and maintain your customer records

• Provide ongoing support and loan management services

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Lenders, aggregators, and mortgage insurers

• Credit reporting bodies (CRBs)

• Government agencies and regulatory bodies (e.g. ASIC, AUSTRAC)

• Your nominated representatives (e.g. accountants or solicitors)

• IT, cloud, and data service providers

• Our internal staff, contractors, and authorised agents

All third parties are obligated to protect your information in accordance with privacy laws and contractual agreements.

5. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our technology or service providers may operate outside of Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is handled in accordance with Australian privacy standards.

6. Direct Marketing

We may, from time to time, use your information to inform you about relevant products, special offers, or financial insights. You can opt out at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

7. Data Security

Velocity Funding Guru takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Your data may be stored in secured onshore or reputable offshore cloud servers.

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. Please contact us using the details below, and we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance your online experience and gather statistics. This data is typically de-identified and used to improve functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Privacy Complaints

If you have a concern about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first. We will investigate and respond within 30 days. If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via www.oaic.gov.au.

11. Contact Us

Privacy Officer
Accelerate Funding Group
📧 Email: theo@acceleratefundinggroup.com.au
📞 Phone: 0433 144 584
🏢 Location: Melbourne

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Last updated: 31 May 2025