We may collect personal information from users of the Website, including:
Where reasonably necessary to provide our services or respond to your enquiries, we may also collect sensitive information as defined under applicable privacy laws. Sensitive information may include details about a person's disability, cultural background, or other personal circumstances.
Advocacy WA may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may disclose personal information:
All third-party providers engaged by Advocacy WA are expected to handle personal information securely and only for authorised purposes.
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse Website traffic, and support Website functionality.
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website and enable certain features to operate effectively.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the Website's functionality and performance.
We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expire automatically).
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
This information does not generally identify individual users. We use this information to analyse Website performance, improve content and services, and enhance the user experience.
Google may store and process this information on servers located outside Australia. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using browser settings or Google's opt-out tools where available.
Some of the third-party service providers used by AdvocacyWA may store or process information outside Australia.
As a result, personal iAdvocacy WA will take reasonable steps to ensurenformation collected through the Website may be disclosed to or processed in countries including, but not limited to, the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate their infrastructure.
Where personal information is disclosed overseas, AdvocacyWA will take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient handles the information in a manner consistent with applicable Australian privacy laws.
Advocacy WA is committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure. We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:
Requests for access or correction should be made in writing using the contact details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We will respond to requests within a reasonable period. If a request is refused, we will provide reasons where required.
If you have concerns about how Advocacy WA has handled your personal information, you may lodge a privacy complaint by contacting us using the details below.
We will acknowledge your complaint and seek to investigatea nd respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may be entitled to refer your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or another relevant regulatory authority.
Advocacy WA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Located: 4 Plaza Street, South Bunbury 6230 (We are by appointment only)
Correspondence: PO Box 295, Bunbury 6231
Phone: 08 9721 6444
Email: admin@advocacywa.org.au
ABN: 33 316 320 784
All transactions are processed in Australian dollars (AUD)