Last updated: 10th August 2024
Rockhampton & District Historical Society Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information that is necessary for us to provide our services, manage our activities, and communicate with you. This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (for donations, purchases or membership fees)
- Other information relevant to surveys, forms, or event registrations
We collect this information when you:
- Visit our website
- Contact us via our online forms
- Register for events or services
- Make a donation
- Make a purchase
- Subscribe to our newsletters
2. Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information collected to:
- Provide you with the services and information you request
- Process donations and memberships
- Communicate with you regarding our events, activities, and news
- Improve our services and website
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your personal information to:
- Service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights
- Other entities with your explicit consent
4. Cross-Border Disclosure
Our website is hosted within Australia, and we strive to keep your data within Australia whenever possible. However, some limited information may be stored on servers hosted outside of Australia.
When your personal information is transferred outside of Australia, we take reasonable steps to ensure that it is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
5. Security of Personal Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to access, update, or correct your information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our website’s functionality and gather information on how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date indicated at the top of the policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Mailing Address:
Rockhampton and District Historical Society Inc.
P.O. Box 169,
ROCKHAMPTON, QLD 4700
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (07) 4927 8431
We will strive to respond to your inquiry promptly and resolve any issues to your satisfaction.