Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer is committed to providing quality services to you, and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.
We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). These principles govern the way we collect, use, disclose, store, secure, and dispose of your Personal Information.
You can obtain a copy of the Australian Privacy Principles from the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): https://www.oaic.gov.au.
What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we may collect include:
- Names
- Addresses
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Other contact or identifying information
We collect this information in various ways, primarily through our website (www.carriesbeanies4braincancer.com), cookies, and occasionally from third parties. We do not guarantee the privacy policies of any authorised third parties linked to or used by our website.
We collect Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, communicating with supporters, and marketing. We may also use your information for closely related secondary purposes that you would reasonably expect. You may unsubscribe from our mailing or marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.
Where appropriate, we will explain why we are collecting your information and how it will be used.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information includes information or opinions about an individual's:
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Political opinions
- Membership of a political association
- Religious or philosophical beliefs
- Trade union or professional body membership
- Criminal record
- Health or medical information
We will only use your sensitive information:
- For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
- For a directly related secondary purpose
- With your consent, or
- Where required or authorised by law
Third Parties
Where reasonable and practicable, we will collect your Personal Information directly from you. In some cases, we may receive information from third parties. When this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to inform you and ensure the information is handled appropriately.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your Personal Information:
- To third parties where you have consented to the disclosure
- Where required or authorised by law
Security of Personal Information
We store your Personal Information in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it. However, most Personal Information is stored in our records and may be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years.
Access to Your Personal Information
You may request access to the Personal Information we hold about you, and you may request updates or corrections, subject to certain exceptions. To do so, please contact us in writing.
We do not charge a fee for access requests, but we may charge a reasonable administrative fee for providing copies of your information. We may require identification before releasing the information to protect your privacy.
Maintaining the Quality of Your Personal Information
It is important to us that your information is accurate and up to date. We will take reasonable steps to ensure this. If you find that the information we hold is inaccurate or out of date, please notify us so we can correct it.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.
Privacy Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any questions or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@carriesbeanies4braincancer.com