Privacy Policy

John Connolly & Partners Pty Ltd ("JCP", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our firm. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy applies to all personal information collected by JCP through our website (jcp.com.au), our offices, and in the course of providing professional services to our clients.

We may collect the following types of personal information: • Identity information: name, title, position and organisation • Contact information: email address, telephone number, postal address • Professional information: employment history, professional background and qualifications • Communications: records of correspondence, enquiries and instructions • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, referring URLs • Cookie data: as described in our Cookie Policy below We collect only the personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business functions and activities.

We collect personal information in the following ways: • Directly from you, when you contact us by telephone, email or through our website enquiry form • In the course of providing professional services to you or your organisation • From publicly available sources, including company registers, media and professional directories • Through our website, using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8) • From third parties, including referrals from existing clients and professional contacts Where it is lawful and practicable to do so, we will give you the option of not identifying yourself when interacting with us.

We use personal information for the following purposes: • To provide strategic communications, government affairs and public relations services to our clients • To respond to enquiries and communicate with prospective clients • To manage our client relationships and maintain our business records • To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations • To improve our website and services • To send relevant updates and communications where you have consented to receive them We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected, unless you have consented or we are required to do so by law.

We treat all client information with absolute discretion. We do not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties. We may disclose personal information in the following limited circumstances: • To our employees, contractors and professional advisors who need access to perform their duties, subject to strict confidentiality obligations • To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (such as IT service providers), subject to appropriate data protection agreements • Where required or authorised by law, including to regulatory bodies, courts or law enforcement agencies • With your consent Where we disclose personal information to overseas recipients, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient handles the information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

We take the security of personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These measures include secure data storage, access controls, encryption of data in transit, and staff training on privacy obligations. While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to us electronically.

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request that we correct any information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. To make an access or correction request, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details set out in Section 10. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. We may decline a request for access or correction in certain circumstances permitted by the Privacy Act, in which case we will provide written reasons for our decision.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how our website is used. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use the following types of cookies: • Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function properly • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g. Google Analytics) • Preference cookies: remember your settings and preferences You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference tool.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The current version of this policy will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. This policy was last updated in April 2026.

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer: Privacy Officer John Connolly & Partners Pty Ltd 155 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Email: privacy@jcp.com.au Telephone: +61 2 9232 1033 If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.