Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4/12/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Hawkdun Capital (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, make an enquiry, or engage with the Hawkdun Private Capital Fund as a wholesale investor.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable laws.
By using this website or providing us with your information, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are
Hawkdun Capital is the manager of the Hawkdun Private Capital Fund, a private capital fund focused on New Zealand SMEs.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us at:
- Email: kiran@launchagency.co.nz
- Phone: +61 449 779 288
2. Information we collect
We may collect personal information directly from you or from third parties when it is reasonably necessary for our functions and services. This may include:
Information you provide to us
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
- Information submitted via our “Book a Call” or contact forms
- Details about your investment interests, investor status, and preferences
- Information provided during meetings, calls, or email correspondence
Information related to potential and existing investors
- Proof of identity and verification documents (e.g. passport, driver’s licence)
- Financial information relevant to investment assessments
- Information confirming your status as a wholesale investor under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA)
- Information required for compliance, including AML/CFT (anti–money laundering and countering financing of terrorism) checks
Website and usage information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring websites
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies & tracking” below)
You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may mean we are unable to respond to your enquiry or offer you investment opportunities.
3. How we use your information
We use your personal information for purposes connected with operating the Hawkdun Private Capital Fund and managing our relationships with potential and existing investors, including to:
- Respond to enquiries and book calls with our team
- Assess your eligibility as a wholesale investor
- Provide information about the Fund, including investment materials and updates
- Conduct due diligence, risk assessment, and credit or suitability checks
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations (including AML/CFT)
- Manage subscriptions to newsletters, updates, or event invitations
- Improve our website, communications, and investor experience
- Protect our legal interests and manage disputes or complaints
We will only use your personal information in ways that are consistent with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, including where:
- You have given your consent
- Use is necessary for us to provide our services or operate the Fund
- Use is required or authorised by law
- Use is in our legitimate business interests and does not unfairly prejudice your privacy
4. Cookies & tracking technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Help the website function properly
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Support marketing, remarketing, or analytics (for example, through tools such as Google Analytics or similar services)
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Disclosure of your information
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties where necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, including:
- Professional advisers, such as lawyers, accountants, auditors, or consultants
- Custodians, administrators, and other service providers involved in operating the Fund
- Identity verification, AML/CFT, and fraud-prevention service providers
- Technology providers that host, store, or process data on our behalf (e.g. CRM, email, or cloud services)
- Regulatory authorities, government agencies, or law enforcement where required by law
We do not sell your personal information.
Where we share your information with third parties, we take reasonable steps to ensure they protect your information and only use it for authorised purposes.
6. International transfers
Some of our service providers or team members may be located outside New Zealand (for example, in Australia or other jurisdictions).
Where your personal information is transferred or accessed from overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected by safeguards that are comparable to those under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, or ensure that another lawful basis for transfer applies.
7. How we protect and retain your information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from:
- Unauthorised access, use, or disclosure
- Loss, misuse, or alteration
These measures may include physical, technical, and organisational safeguards such as access controls, secure systems, and staff confidentiality obligations.
We retain personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law (for example, AML/CFT and financial record-keeping obligations). After that, we will take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.
8. Your rights
Subject to certain exceptions under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated
To exercise these rights, please contact us via:
- Email: kiran@launchagency.co.nz
- Phone: +61 449 779 288
We may need to verify your identity before responding. If we are unable to fulfil your request, we will explain why.
You also have the right to complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner in New Zealand if you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal information.
9. Marketing communications
If you opt in to receive updates about the Hawkdun Private Capital Fund, we may send you:
- Investment updates and fund performance communications
- Information about new opportunities, events, or briefings
- Other content relevant to wholesale investors
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Opting out of marketing will not affect important service or regulatory communications relating to any existing or prospective investment.
10. Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those websites. We recommend you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the Fund, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we manage your personal information.
12. How to contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Hawkdun Capital
- Email: kiran@launchagency.co.nz
- Phone: +61 449 779 288
We will respond to your enquiry within a reasonable time.