Our commitment to your privacy
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Velocity Financial Ltd collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when we work with you, and the steps we take to protect it.
We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020, and related financial services laws. Where different obligations apply, we follow the more stringent requirement.
This policy applies to clients, prospective clients, and other individuals whose personal information we collect in the course of providing financial advice and related services.
What personal information we collect
When working with you, we may collect personal information including:
- identity and contact details
- information about your personal circumstance
- financial information, assets, liabilities, income, and goals
- health information (where required for insurance advice)
- credit information (where relevant to lending advice)
- instructions and communications you provide to us
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide financial advice and related services, or to meet our legal and regulatory obligations. Where we collect, use, or disclose credit information, additional obligations under the Credit Reporting Privacy Code 2020 apply.
How we collect personal information
We may collect personal information:
- directly from you (for example, during meetings, forms, calls, emails, or online enquiries);
- through our systems and digital tools, including:
- our customer management and financial planning software, such as Trail and Planolitix
- information submitted through our website
- appointment and contact details provided via Microsoft Bookings
- from third parties, where necessary to provide our services or meet legal and regulatory obligations.
Third parties may include:
- insurers, lenders, KiwiSaver and investment providers
- credit reporting agencies
- referrers or other advisers
- service providers who support our business, such as compliance and audit providers, and technology providers that process or generate records (for example, meeting recordings or transcripts)
How we use your personal information
We collect and use personal information for purposes that include:
- assessing your financial situation, needs, and objectives
- providing personalised financial advice and recommendations
- arranging and managing financial products and services on your behalf
- communicating with you about advice, products, or services
- meeting our legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to these activities without your consent or unless required or authorised by law.
Who we share personal information with
Your personal information may be shared with:
- relevant product providers (such as insurers, lenders, KiwiSaver or investment providers)
- credit reporting agencies (where applicable)
- Velocity Financial Ltd as your Financial Advice Provider
- compliance, audit, administration, and technology service providers who support our regulatory obligations
- regulators, statutory authorities, or dispute resolution bodies where required or authorised by law
We only share personal information where there is a legitimate purpose, appropriate safeguards are in place, and disclosure is permitted by law.
Information collected from third parties (IPP3A notification)
If we obtain personal information about you from a third party (rather than directly from you), we will take reasonable steps to notify you before the collection or as soon as reasonably practicable afterwards.
Velocity Financial Ltd is the agency collecting and holding this information. Our physical address and contact details are provided in the Contact us section below.
This notification will explain:
- what information was collected
- who the information was collected from
- the purpose for which it was collected
- who the information may be shared with
- where the collection is authorised or required by law, the particular law that authorises or requires it
- your rights under the Privacy Act 2020, and how to contact us
This commitment applies regardless of whether the third party had your authority to share the information with us.
We may not need to notify you again if you have already been made aware of all required matters and we have evidence of that prior notice. Other statutory exceptions may apply in limited circumstances. We will assess and document any exception before relying on it.
Use of AI tools and meeting recordings
We may use secure technology tools, including AI-assisted tools, to record, transcribe, and summarise meetings (including in-person, phone, or video meetings).
These tools may capture discussions about your financial situation. Meetings are only recorded where you are informed and consent has been obtained. You may withdraw consent at any time, and request meetings proceed with manual note-taking instead.
Purpose
- to improve the accuracy and quality of advice records
- to support regulatory compliance
- to reduce administrative errors
Third-party providers
We use trusted third-party providers (such as Microsoft or Apple) to process recordings or generate notes. These providers are contractually required to protect your information. Where personal information is disclosed or stored overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected to a standard comparable to New Zealand privacy law. This includes contractual obligations with overseas service providers or reliance on other safeguards permitted under the Privacy Act 2020.
Retention and security
Recordings, transcripts, or summaries are retained for a minimum of 7 years (or longer where required) and are protected in the same way as other electronic client records.
Accessing and correcting your information
You have the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you
- request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate
We will respond to access or correction requests in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
Storage, security, and retention
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Most personal information is stored securely in electronic systems, with access limited to staff involved in providing services to you.
We keep personal information only for as long as required for legal, regulatory, or business purposes.
Privacy concerns or complaints
Privacy-related complaints or enquiries may be directed to our Business Manager via hello@velocityfinancial.co.nz or through our complaints process published on our website: www.velocityfinancial.co.nz/complaints.
You may also contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
PO Box 10 094, The Terrace, Wellington 6143
Phone: 0800 803 909
Email: enquiries@privacy.org.nz
Contact us
Velocity Financial Ltd
FSP95466
38 Vivian Street, Wellington
PO Box 6685, Marion Square, Wellington
Phone: 0800 448 879
Email: hello@velocityfinancial.co.nz