Last Updated: May 2026
MergerAlert is a realtime merger and competition intelligence platform operated by Know What Media Pty Ltd ACN 695922304 (“Know What Media”, “MergerAlert”, “we”, “our” or “us”).
We are committed to protecting and maintaining the privacy of personal information and handling information responsibly and transparently.
“Personal information” has the meaning given under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Generally, personal information means information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
We may collect:
Payments may be processed through third-party providers including Stripe. We do not store complete credit card details on our own systems.
We may collect personal information:
We may use personal information for purposes including:
We may disclose personal information to:
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
MergerAlert may use cookies, analytics services and tracking technologies to improve functionality, understand user behaviour and optimise services.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although some functionality may be affected.
We may send newsletters, launch announcements, product updates and promotional communications.
Users may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.
Security measures may include encryption, secure hosting, password protections and access controls.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Some service providers or infrastructure providers may be located outside Australia and information may therefore be processed overseas.
You may request access to personal information we hold about you and request corrections where information is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated.
You may request deletion of personal information associated with your account.
We may retain information where necessary for legal compliance, legitimate business purposes, dispute resolution, fraud prevention or enforcement of agreements.
If we become aware of unauthorised access to or disclosure of personal information likely to result in serious harm, we will take reasonable steps to investigate, contain and respond to the incident in accordance with applicable law.
The MergerAlert website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We may amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be published on the website.
This Privacy Policy is intended to assist MergerAlert in complying with applicable Australian privacy obligations, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.