Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2025
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At Australian Women Council ("AWC", "we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal information.
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1. Collection of Personal Information
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We may collect personal information from you when you:
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Register for events, memberships or programs
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Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletters
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Submit an enquiry through our website or email
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Participate in surveys, workshops or community forums
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Interact with us on social media or through our website
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The personal information we may collect includes your:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Occupation or business details
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Location or demographic information
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Any other information you choose to provide
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2. Use of Personal Information
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We collect and use your information to:
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Provide you with relevant services, updates and event details
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Manage memberships and registrations
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Send newsletters, announcements and promotional content
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Understand community needs and improve our offerings
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Respond to enquiries and offer support
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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3. Disclosure of Personal Information
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We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your information may be shared with:
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Our staff and authorised volunteers who need access to perform duties
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Third-party service providers that support our operations (e.g. email platforms, event management tools)
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Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
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All third parties are required to comply with Australian privacy laws and treat your information confidentially.
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4. Data Security
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We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. While we implement appropriate security measures, no online data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
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5. Access and Correction
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You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to update, access or request deletion of your information, please contact us at the email provided below.
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6. Cookies and Website Analytics
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Our website may use cookies and tracking tools to analyse traffic, improve user experience and deliver relevant content. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
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7. Third-Party Links
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Our website or communications may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
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8. Changes to This Policy
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We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
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9. Contact Us
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If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📩 members@australianwomencouncil.org
