Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to Robust Advisory Pty Ltd (ABN 68 662 738 043) trading as Wise SMSF Audits ("Wise SMSF Audits", "we", "our", or "us").

We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information that we collect, hold, use and disclose in connection with our SMSF audit and related professional services.

We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website, engaging our services, corresponding with us, or providing personal information to us, you agree to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services, including:

Identification Information

  • • Full name
  • • Date of birth
  • • Residential and postal address
  • • Contact telephone numbers
  • • Email addresses
  • • Driver licence, passport or other identity verification documents where required

SMSF and Trust Information

  • • SMSF trust deed and amendments
  • • Trustee details
  • • Director details of corporate trustees
  • • SMSF member information
  • • Beneficiary information where relevant
  • • Superannuation account details

Financial and Tax Information

  • • Financial statements
  • • Bank account details
  • • Bank statements
  • • Investment records
  • • Property ownership documents
  • • Valuation reports
  • • Asset records
  • • Tax File Numbers (TFNs) where permitted by law
  • • Tax returns and tax-related information
  • • Australian Taxation Office (ATO) correspondence

Audit Information

  • • Audit evidence
  • • Audit working papers
  • • Supporting documentation provided for audit purposes
  • • Communications relating to audit engagements

Website Information

When you visit our website we may collect:

  • • IP addresses
  • • Browser type
  • • Device information
  • • Website usage information
  • • Pages visited
  • • Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information directly from:

  • • SMSF trustees
  • • SMSF members
  • • Directors of corporate trustees
  • • Accountants
  • • Tax agents
  • • Bookkeepers
  • • Financial advisers
  • • Legal advisers
  • • Authorised representatives
  • • Website enquiry forms
  • • Email correspondence
  • • Telephone conversations
  • • Secure client portals

We may also collect information from publicly available sources or third parties when authorised by you or where permitted by law.

4. Sensitive Information

In some circumstances we may collect information that is considered sensitive information under privacy laws.

We will only collect sensitive information where:

  • • It is reasonably necessary for our services;
  • • You have consented to its collection;
  • • It is required or authorised by law; or
  • • Another exception under the Privacy Act applies.

We take reasonable steps to protect sensitive information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

5. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information for purposes including:

  • • Conducting SMSF financial and compliance audits;
  • • Preparing independent audit reports;
  • • Assessing audit evidence;
  • • Communicating with trustees, accountants and advisers;
  • • Maintaining professional records;
  • • Managing client relationships;
  • • Responding to enquiries;
  • • Meeting contractual obligations;
  • • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations;
  • • Meeting professional and ethical standards;
  • • Managing business operations;
  • • Improving our services and systems;
  • • Protecting our legal rights and interests.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • • SMSF trustees;
  • • Directors of corporate trustees;
  • • SMSF administrators;
  • • Accountants and tax agents;
  • • Bookkeepers;
  • • Financial advisers;
  • • Legal advisers;
  • • External quality review providers;
  • • Professional indemnity insurers;
  • • Software and technology providers;
  • • Cloud hosting providers;
  • • Regulatory bodies including the Australian Taxation Office;
  • • Government agencies where required by law;
  • • Courts, tribunals and dispute resolution bodies;
  • • Other parties authorised by you.

We do not sell personal information.

7. Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers or contractors assisting us may be located outside Australia, including India.

Where personal information is disclosed overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that:

  • • Appropriate confidentiality obligations apply;
  • • Adequate security measures are implemented;
  • • Personal information is protected from unauthorised access, use or disclosure; and
  • • Contractual arrangements require compliance with privacy obligations comparable to Australian privacy requirements.

We remain committed to protecting personal information regardless of where processing occurs.

8. Cloud Storage and Technology Providers

To provide our services efficiently and securely, we may use cloud-based software and technology platforms operated by reputable third-party providers.

Personal information may be stored using secure platforms hosted within Australia and, in some cases, overseas depending on the infrastructure of the relevant provider.

These providers may include:

  • • Microsoft Azure
  • • Microsoft 365
  • • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • • Accounting and SMSF software providers
  • • Secure document management systems

We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers maintain appropriate security standards.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

  • • Misuse;
  • • Interference;
  • • Loss;
  • • Unauthorised access;
  • • Modification; and
  • • Disclosure.

Our security measures may include:

  • • Secure cloud infrastructure;
  • • Encryption technologies;
  • • Firewalls and security monitoring;
  • • Access controls;
  • • Password protection;
  • • Staff confidentiality obligations;
  • • Secure document storage;
  • • Regular security reviews and updates.

Despite these measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • • Provide our services;
  • • Comply with legal obligations;
  • • Satisfy professional standards;
  • • Meet regulatory requirements;
  • • Resolve disputes; and
  • • Maintain business records.

Audit files and related records may be retained for periods required under applicable legislation, professional standards and regulatory obligations.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.

11. Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies to:

  • • Understand website usage;
  • • Improve website performance;
  • • Enhance user experience;
  • • Monitor website traffic.

Information collected may include:

  • • IP address;
  • • Browser type;
  • • Operating system;
  • • Referring website;
  • • Pages viewed;
  • • Time spent on the website.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain website features may not function correctly.

12. Direct Marketing

From time to time we may send information about:

  • • Our services;
  • • Industry updates;
  • • Newsletters;
  • • Events;
  • • Business announcements.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe functionality included in our communications.

We do not use sensitive information for direct marketing purposes without consent.

13. Access to Personal Information

You may request access to personal information we hold about you.

We will respond to requests within a reasonable period and may require verification of identity prior to granting access.

Access may be refused where permitted by law.

14. Correction of Personal Information

If you believe personal information, we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, misleading or incorrect, please contact us.

We will take reasonable steps to investigate and correct information where appropriate.

15. Anonymous or Pseudonymous Dealings

Where practical and lawful, you may interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym.

However, due to the nature of SMSF audit services, this will generally not be possible when we are engaged to perform professional services.

Failure to provide requested information may prevent us from providing our services.

16. SMSF Audit Disclaimer

SMSF audit reports are prepared based on information and documentation supplied by trustees and/or their authorised representatives.

Trustees are responsible for ensuring that all information and documentation provided to us is complete, accurate and current.

Wise SMSF Audits is not responsible for errors, omissions or conclusions arising from inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information supplied by trustees, members or authorised representatives.

Our services are performed in accordance with applicable auditing standards, professional requirements and legislative obligations.

17. Privacy Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy or mishandled your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer.

We will investigate the matter and respond within a reasonable period.

18. Privacy Officer

Privacy Officer

Robust Advisory Pty Ltd (ABN 68 662 738 043)

Trading as Wise SMSF Audits

Director: Jayni Patel

📧 weare@wiseaudits.com.au

📞 0426 900 339

19. Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

If you are dissatisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you may contact:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au

Phone: 1300 363 992

20. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technologies, legal obligations or regulatory requirements.

The current version will always be available on our website and will take effect upon publication.