Privacy Policy

Gascoyne Pilbara Rangelands Initiative Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy as a website visitor, member and stakeholder. We collect, use and manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information, and how you can access and correct that information.

 

Information We Collect

In the course of visiting our website, engaging with our programs or contacting us, we may collect personal information including:

• Name

• Organisation or business name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postal or billing address

• Geographic location

• IP address

• Survey responses

• Enquiries or correspondence

• Event registrations

• Website usage data

 

This information is referred to in this policy as Personal Information.

 

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.

 

You may request access to, or correction of, your Personal Information at any time by contacting us directly.

 

How We Use Your Information

We collect and use Personal Information only for purposes reasonably necessary for our operations, including to:

• Communicate with members and stakeholders

• Deliver programs, projects and events

• Respond to enquiries

• Distribute newsletters and updates (where opted in)

• Improve our website and services

• Meet legal, regulatory and funding obligations

 

We do not use Personal Information for purposes unrelated to our activities without your consent, unless required or authorised by law.

 

You may opt out of communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option or contacting us.

 

Storage and Security of Information

We take reasonable steps to protect Personal Information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access or disclosure.

Information is stored securely using appropriate physical, electronic and managerial safeguards. We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

If a data breach occurs that is likely to result in serious harm, we will respond in accordance with the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under Australian law.

 

Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers we use (such as website hosting or email platforms) may store data outside Australia. Where Personal Information is disclosed overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient complies with privacy standards equivalent to the Australian Privacy Principles.

 

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand website usage. Cookies do not identify you personally.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, however this may limit website functionality.

 

Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not sell or trade Personal Information.

Personal Information may be disclosed to third parties only where necessary to:

• Deliver services or events you have registered for

• Meet legal or regulatory requirements

• Protect the rights and safety of GPRI, our members or others

 

Any third parties we engage are required to handle Personal Information in accordance with this policy and applicable laws.

 

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.

 

Access and Correction

You may request access to Personal Information we hold about you, or request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

 

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns at any time about our privacy policy or the use of your Personal Data, please contact us at eo@gpri.org.au and we will respond within 48 hours.