Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.09.2025
Last Updated: 01.09.2025

Hall Acquisitions & Exits ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data in accordance with applicable laws in:

Australia – Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) & Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
New Zealand – Privacy Act 2020
European Union (EU) – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
United States – General principles of privacy, including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company name and job title
Business and mailing address
Information submitted via website forms, surveys, or email
IP address and browser details (via cookies and analytics tools)
Usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless expressly required and with your consent.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal data through the following channels:

Directly from you when you:
- Fill out a contact form
- Request a consultation or service
- Subscribe to our emails or newsletters
- Register for events or downloads
Automatically through your browser or device when you:
- Visit our website (via cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics tools)
From third-party tools or platforms you interact with (e.g. LinkedIn, Meta/Facebook)

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

To communicate with you and respond to enquiries
To deliver consulting services and manage client relationships
To provide updates, resources, or newsletters (if you opt-in)
To improve our website and services through usage analytics
To comply with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations
To market services or events you may find valuable (you may opt out at any time)

We will only collect and use your information when there is a lawful basis for doing so, such as your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate business interests.

4. International Compliance and Your Rights

🇦🇺 Australia

Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

Access personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data
Complain if you believe your privacy has been breached

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you can:

Request access to and correction of your information
Complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (NZ)

🇪🇺 European Union / EEA (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify or erase your data
Object to processing or restrict it
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

Legal basis for processing under GDPR may include your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or our legitimate interests.

🇺🇸 United States (incl. California)

While we do not currently sell personal information, if you are a resident of California, you may:

Request details of personal information we’ve collected
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your data (if applicable)
Appoint an authorised agent to make requests on your behalf

Requests can be made by contacting us using the information in Section 11.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

Monitor website performance and visitor behaviour
Improve site usability and user experience
Deliver targeted advertisements (e.g. Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)
Analyse site traffic through tools like Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or LinkedIn Insight Tag

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies unless disabled in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Storage and Security

We store your data securely using a combination of:

Secure cloud services and password-protected systems
SSL encryption on our website
Access controls for authorised personnel only
Regular backups and monitoring

Although we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

Cloud-based service providers (e.g. Google Workspace, CRM platforms, website hosting)
Marketing and analytics providers (e.g. Google, Meta, Mailchimp)
Professional advisors (accountants, legal counsel, etc.)
Government or regulatory authorities when legally required

Where personal information is shared with overseas providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with privacy laws equivalent to those in Australia and NZ.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including:

To deliver services or complete transactions
To comply with legal obligations (e.g. tax or record-keeping laws)
For marketing communications (until you opt out)

When no longer required, we will securely delete or de-identify your personal information.

9. Access, Correction & Your Rights

You may request to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccuracies or incomplete details
Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
Delete your information (subject to legal obligations)

To do so, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or practices. The most current version will always be available on our website with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions, access requests, complaints, or further information about this policy, please contact:

team (at) hallacquisitions (dot) com