Privacy 

Last updated: 5 November 2022

We're committed to protecting your privacy as a visitor to our website. We use the information we collect about you to maximise the services we provide to you. We respect the privacy and confidentiality of the information provided by you and adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles.

Any information provided via this website, including information identifying you, will be used only for the purpose(s) intended and where the intention includes confidentiality, information will be treated as such unless otherwise required by law.

Collection of your personal information

The personal information we collect through this website may include:

  • the content of any forms you submit via this website,

  • information submitted through online surveys,

  • messages you submit via email addresses displayed on this website.

Forms and email

Email addresses provided via this site will only be used to respond to your queries and will not be added to mailing lists or disclosed to any 3rd party, without your knowledge and consent, unless required by law.

By completing the “Subscribe to our newsletter” and “Apply to become a member” forms, you consent to the addition of your name, email address, organisation and position to our newsletter mailing list. You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.

We may preserve the content of any form or email we receive. Any personal information contained in that message will only be used or disclosed in ways set out in this Privacy Statement.

Security

We have implemented technology and security policies, rules and measures to protect the personal information we have under our control.

However, you should be aware there are risks in transmitting information across the internet. While we strive to protect this information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information transmitted to us online and you do so at your own risk.

Once your personal information comes into our possession, we will take reasonable steps to protect this information from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.

If you’re concerned about conveying sensitive material to us over the Internet, you may prefer to contact us by phone or mail.

We will remove personal information from our system where it is no longer required (except where archiving is required and in order to fulfil our obligations under the Public Records Act 1973 (Vic).

Links to external websites

This Privacy Statement does not extend beyond this website. When following links to other sites from this website, we recommend you read the privacy statement of that site. 

Cookies

A cookie is a small file placed in your web browser that collects information about your web browsing behaviour. Use of cookies allows a website to tailor its configuration to your needs and preferences.

Cookies do not access information stored on your computer or any Personal Data (e.g. name, address, email address or telephone number).

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but you can choose to reject cookies by changing your browser settings. This may, however, prevent you from taking full advantage of our Website.

Our website uses cookies to analyse website traffic, provide social media sharing functionality and help us provide a better experience for you.

Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policy or the use of your Personal Data, please contact us at textileartcommunity@gmail.com