Matthew Needham Consulting Ltd / Matthew Needham Consulting Pty Ltd

Last updated: 11 June 2026

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Matthew Needham Consulting Ltd (New Zealand) and Matthew Needham Consulting Pty Ltd (Australia) (collectively “we”, “us”, “our”) collect, use, store, and disclose personal information. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and contacts in accordance with:

The Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and the New Zealand Privacy Principles
The Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

By using our website, engaging our services, or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Who We Are

We are a CFO advisory and consulting practice providing financial leadership, commercial conversations training, and executive advisory services to organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.

New Zealand entity: Matthew Needham Consulting Ltd, registered in New Zealand.

Australian entity: Matthew Needham Consulting Pty Ltd, registered in Australia.

Contact: info at Matthewneedham.co

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

3.1 Information you provide directly

Name and email address (via website forms, resource downloads, or workshop sign-ups)
Job title, organisation name, and contact details (via client engagements)
Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
Communications you send us, including emails and enquiry form submissions

3.2 Information collected automatically

Website usage data including pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs
Device and browser information
IP address and general location data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Delivering consulting services, workshops, and advisory engagements
Sending resources, tools, or materials you have requested
Sending email communications including newsletters, insights, and updates (with your consent)
Responding to enquiries and managing client relationships
Processing invoices and payments
Improving our website and services

We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without your consent, unless required by law.

5. Email Communications and Marketing

Where you have provided your email address and opted in to receive communications from us, we may send you insights, resources, and updates relevant to finance leadership and commercial conversations.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Australia) and the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 (New Zealand).

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

Email marketing platforms (e.g. GoHighLevel) for managing communications
Website hosting and analytics providers
Payment processors for invoicing and transactions
Professional advisors such as accountants and lawyers, where necessary

All third-party providers are required to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may also disclose your information where required by law, regulation, or court order.

7. Storage and Security

Your personal information may be stored and processed in Australia, New Zealand, or other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas recipients handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

8. Access, Correction and Deletion

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request that we correct any inaccuracies. In some circumstances you may also request that we delete your information.

To make a request, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our obligations under applicable privacy legislation.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyse site usage. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, however some features of our website may not function correctly if you do so.

We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These services may collect information about your use of our site in accordance with their own privacy policies.

10. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, please contact us first at info at Matthewneedham.co so we can attempt to resolve your concern.

If you remain unsatisfied, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant authority:

New Zealand: Office of the Privacy Commissioner – www.privacy.org.nz
Australia: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner -www.oaic.gov.au

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Matthew Needham