Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Settled Media website is owned by Settled Media, which is a data controller of your personal data. We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected and provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and take care to guarantee the confidentiality and security of your information.

2. Personal Information We Collect

When you visit Settled Media, we collect two types of information:

• Device Information: We automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. As you browse, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site.

• Personal & Business Data: We collect information you voluntarily provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Email, Telephone Number, and Organization/ABN) during registration or form submission to fulfill agreements and facilitate finance inquiries.

3. Why We Process Your Data

Our top priority is customer data security. We process your data for the following reasons:

• Maintenance & Security: Information collected automatically is used to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage to maintain the site's operation.

• Service Fulfillment: We process your personal data to fulfill contracts, provide our newsletter, or contact you directly regarding your inquiries.

• Lead Generation Referrals: Specifically for our business finance services, we process your data to match and refer your inquiry to our network of third-party lenders and licensed finance brokers.

4. Disclosure to Third Parties

By submitting an inquiry, you provide express consent for Settled Media to disclose your information to third parties:

• Finance Partners: Your details will be shared with our network of lenders and brokers so they can assist with your business cash flow needs.

• Legal Requirement: We will disclose any information we collect, use, or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or to protect our rights and safety.

• Links to Other Websites: Our site may contain links to websites not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.

5. Your Rights

You may choose not to provide personal data, though this may limit your ability to use certain features (e.g., receiving newsletters or direct contact)

6. Information Security

We secure the information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. Contact Information

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, please reach out,