Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Cashu Group ("we," "us," or "our") is a capital markets advisory firm providing investor marketing, equity research, market intelligence, and related services to publicly listed companies across the ASX, TSX, CSE, OTC, and NASDAQ exchanges.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and other relevant legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number, company name, job title)
• Inquiry and consultation request details submitted through our website forms
• Email addresses provided for blog and newsletter subscriptions
• Communications and correspondence you send to us
• Meeting scheduling information provided through third-party booking tools

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, click patterns)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
• Log data and analytics information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our services
• To deliver investor marketing, equity research, and advisory services to our clients
• To send newsletter and blog content you have subscribed to ("The Ledger")
• To schedule and conduct meetings and consultations
• To improve and optimize our website, services, and user experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including those imposed by ASIC, securities commissions, and financial regulators
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or technical problems

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit your information through forms, subscribe to communications, or provide consent for specific uses
• Contractual necessity: When processing is required to perform our advisory and marketing services
• Legitimate interest: When processing is necessary for our business operations, provided your rights are not overridden
• Legal obligation: When processing is required to comply with applicable securities laws and regulations

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, scheduling, and other operational functions
• Professional advisors: Legal counsel, auditors, and compliance consultants as necessary
• Regulatory authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your email subscription data with our advisory clients.

6. International Data Transfers

As we serve clients and investors across multiple jurisdictions, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including Australia, Canada, and the United States. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection consistent with applicable data protection laws.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Inquiry data is retained for the duration of the client relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Website analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including meeting scheduling platforms, social media networks, and client portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us at:

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.