Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Foundation Broken Hill (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information solely for the purpose of processing and assessing grant applications submitted through our website. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
- Full name
- Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Date of birth
- Employment or business details (if applicable)
- Financial or other supporting information relevant to the grant application
3. Use of Personal Information
Your personal information is only used for the purpose for which it was collected, namely:
- Processing and assessing your grant application
- Communicating with you regarding your application
- Fulfilling any legal or regulatory requirements associated with the grant process
We do not use your personal information for any other purposes, including marketing or promotional activities.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to any third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent. Your information is kept confidential and is only accessible to authorised personnel involved in the grant assessment process.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your information, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to take steps to protect your personal data.
6. Access and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. If you believe any of your details are incorrect, incomplete, or out of date, please contact us at webadmin@foundationbh.org.au.
7. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. After this period, we securely delete or de-identify the information.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience. These do not collect personally identifiable information but help us understand website traffic and user interactions. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. The latest version will always be available on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Foundation Broken Hill
webadmin@foundationbh.org.au
Effective Date: 29 January 2025