Privacy Policy
At 4Ward Fractional CFO (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://4wardfractionalcfo.com.au.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://4wardfractionalcfo.com.au.
4Ward Fractional CFO provides strategic financial advisory and fractional CFO services to businesses across Australia.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Business information
IP address
Browser and device information
Any information submitted through contact forms, bookings, or email enquiries
We collect this information when you:
Submit an enquiry form
Contact us directly
Subscribe to updates or newsletters
Book a consultation
Interact with our website
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand website traffic and usage.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment on our website, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies will remain for one year.
Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies may also be used to save your login details and screen display preferences. Login cookies generally last for two days, while screen option cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” may extend your login for two weeks.
Editing Cookies
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles or pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, articles, or social media feeds.
Embedded content from external websites behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you interact with.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Deliver our services
Communicate with you
Improve our website and customer experience
Send relevant updates or marketing communications
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our business and website, including:
Website hosting providers
CRM and email marketing platforms
IT and security providers
Professional advisers
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
We only share information where necessary and take reasonable steps to ensure third parties protect your information appropriately.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely to help recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access and edit this information.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil legal, business, or operational requirements.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy laws, you may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.
If you have an account on this website or have submitted personal information, you may request:
A copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of your personal information where legally permitted
This does not include information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.
However, no online transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Some data may also be processed or stored using third-party service providers located outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or business practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us via:
Website: https://4wardfractionalcfo.com.au
Email: enquiry@4ward.au