Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Western Victorian Community Alliance (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and manage your Personal Information.
We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For more information on the APPs, please visit the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
2. What is Personal Information and Why Do We Collect It?
Personal Information refers to any information or opinion that identifies an individual. The types of Personal Information we may collect include:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
We collect Personal Information through various means, including:
- Direct correspondence via email, phone, or mail
- Our website (www.stoplaborstowers.org) through forms, cookies, or tracking technologies
- Publicly available sources such as media and publications
- Third parties who provide relevant information
Primary and Secondary Uses of Personal Information
We collect Personal Information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries
- To send marketing and promotional materials (you may opt out at any time)
We may also use your information for secondary purposes that are closely related to the primary purpose, where such use is reasonable and expected.
Opting Out
If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications, you can opt out by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us at info@stoplaborstowers.org
Sensitive Information
Sensitive Information includes details about an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, criminal record, or health information.
We will only use or disclose Sensitive Information when:
- You have given explicit consent
- It is necessary for the primary purpose for which it was collected
- It is directly related to the primary purpose and reasonably expected
- It is required or authorised by law
4. Collection from Third Parties
Where reasonable and practical, we collect Personal Information directly from you. However, in some cases, we may receive information from third parties. If so, we will take reasonable steps to inform you about this and ensure its accuracy.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We will only disclose your Personal Information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- When required or authorised by law
We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to third parties.
6. Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Personal Information is stored securely, and when no longer needed, we will take steps to permanently delete or de-identify the information.
However, we may be required to retain some information for legal or record-keeping purposes, such as for a minimum of seven (7) years.
7. Accessing and Updating Your Personal Information
You have the right to request access to your Personal Information and to update or correct it. If you would like to request access, please contact us in writing.
- We do not charge a fee for access requests but may charge a small administrative fee for copies of records.
- Identification may be required to verify your request.
If you believe the information we hold about you is incorrect, please notify us, and we will take reasonable steps to correct it.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
9. Contact & Complaints
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Moorabool and Central Highlands Power Alliance Inc.
Email: info@stoplaborstowers.org
We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond promptly to any complaints in accordance with Australian privacy laws.