Privacy Policy – Kanova Loans

Last updated: 23/06/2025

At Kanova Loans (“we”, “us”, “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and disclose your personal information — in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By accessing our website or submitting your information to us, you consent to this policy and the handling of your data as outlined below.


1. Who We Are

Kanova Loans is a mortgage broking service operated by Kanova Financials Pty Ltd
ABN: 75 634 774 002 | ACN: 634 774 002
Registered in New South Wales, Australia.


2. How We Collect Your Personal Information

We collect personal information in a number of ways, including when you:

  • Submit an enquiry via our website forms or emails

  • Call us or engage with us on social media

  • Apply for a loan through our services

  • Communicate through third parties acting on your behalf (e.g., brokers, lawyers)

Where reasonable and practical, we will collect your information directly from you. In some cases, we may collect it from:

  • Finance brokers, aggregators, or loan application platforms

  • Accountants, legal advisers, or referees you nominate

  • Identity verification providers or public records


3. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Full name, date of birth, contact details

  • Employment and income details

  • Financial information including assets, liabilities, expenses

  • Loan preferences or objectives

  • Identification documents (if required by law)

  • IP address, browser data, and usage activity via cookies


4. Why We Collect It

We collect and use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and requests

  • Assess your loan eligibility and submit finance applications

  • Communicate updates, product offers, or service alerts

  • Satisfy legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., AML/CTF compliance)

  • Improve our website and customer experience


5. How We Disclose Your Personal Information

We may disclose your information, where necessary, to:

  • Prospective lenders, funders, and finance intermediaries

  • Technology providers such as cloud storage and CRM platforms

  • Third-party service providers who assist with data entry, document handling, or customer service

  • Marketing partners (with your prior consent)

  • Legal and accounting professionals acting on your behalf

  • Regulatory or government bodies, when required by law

  • External advisors, investors, or business partners involved in our operations

  • Referees or employers you nominate for identification or employment verification

We will not disclose your information unless:

  • It is necessary to provide a service you’ve requested

  • You have provided your express or implied consent

  • We are required to by law or regulation

We take reasonable steps to ensure any third party we engage also maintains a high standard of data protection.


6. International Data Handling

Kanova Loans operates with support from service providers and contractors both in Australia and overseas. Your personal data may be stored or processed in locations outside of Australia, including:

  • India, where we engage contract-based administrative staff and web hosting servers

  • The United States, where some of our infrastructure (such as Google Cloud services) may reside

  • Other countries where our IT or data backup services are hosted

Although these entities may not be subject to Australian privacy laws, we ensure that reasonable safeguards are in place to protect your data. By providing your information, you consent to this overseas storage and processing.


7. Data Security and Retention

We use secure systems and practices to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted data storage

  • Password-restricted access

  • Staff confidentiality agreements

  • Regular system maintenance and backups

We retain your personal data only for as long as required by law or for business purposes. Once no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.


8. Access and Correction

You may contact us at any time to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate data

  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal record-keeping obligations)

To make a request, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.


9. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel to:

  • Understand how users interact with our content

  • Improve site performance and design

  • Display relevant advertisements

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may not function properly.


10. External Links

Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their respective policies.


11. Complaints and Contact

If you have concerns about your privacy or how your personal information has been handled, you may:

  • Contact us directly (see below)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via www.oaic.gov.au

Contact Details:
Kanova Loans (Kanova Financials Pty Ltd)
Email: kanovaloans@gmail.com
Address: 100 Banfield Drive, Oran Park, NSW 2570
ABN: 75 634 774 002 | ACN: 634 774 002  | ACL: 389328 | CRN: 486204


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.