Privacy Policy (Australia‑Compliant)

Last updated: February 2026

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information when you use our website.

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1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any information you submit through forms or communications

• Automatically collected data such as IP address, device type, browser details and site activity

This aligns with APP requirements relating to the collection of solicited personal information (APP 3). [oaic.gov.au]

 

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information through:

• Website forms (e.g., contact, signup, enquiry)

• Email or phone communication

• Cookies and analytics tools (non‑essential cookies may be disabled through your browser settings)

We also ensure transparency at the point of collection as required under APP 5. [oaic.gov.au]

 

3. Why We Collect and Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide and maintain our website and services

• Respond to enquiries and provide customer support

• Send updates or newsletters (only if you opt‑in)

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Meet our legal obligations

These uses align with allowed “use and disclosure” obligations under APP 6. [oaic.gov.au]

 

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Service providers such as hosting, email or analytics platforms

• Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, IT support)

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where legally required

If we disclose data overseas, we comply with APP 8, which imposes obligations on cross‑border disclosure of personal information. [adaptbl.com.au]

We do not sell personal information.

 

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, as required under APP 11. [oaic.gov.au]

However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

 

6. Access and Correction

You may request:

• Access to the personal information we hold about you

• Correction of inaccurate or outdated information

We handle these requests in accordance with APP 12 (access) and APP 13 (correction). [oaic.gov.au]

To submit a request, contact us using the details below.

 

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for our functions or legal requirements. After this, information is securely destroyed or de‑identified.
This aligns with current expectations that businesses implement stronger retention and deletion practices. [sprintlaw.com.au]

 

8. Anonymous or Pseudonymous Use (Where Practical)

Where lawful and practical, you may interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym, consistent with APP 2. [oaic.gov.au]

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9. Complaints and Contact Information

If you have a privacy concern or wish to make a complaint, please contact us:

Email: womeninsurveywa@gmail.com
 

We will respond as soon as reasonably possible. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.