This Privacy Policy explains how Thriving Without Driving (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use this website (thrivingwithoutdriving.com.au). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Information we collect
We only collect personal information that you choose to provide to us through the forms on this website. This may include your name, email address and phone number when you register your interest in our online peer support meet-ups, and your name, email address and any comments you submit through our website feedback form.
If you choose to indicate that you would like to receive information about the associated research study, we will record that preference so we can contact you about it. Participation in any research study is entirely optional and is never a condition of using this website or attending a meet-up.
Like most websites, we may also automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type and pages visited. This information is used to help keep the website secure and to understand how it is being used.
How we use your information
We use the personal information you provide only for the purposes for which you gave it to us. This includes contacting you about our online peer support meet-ups, responding to your feedback or enquiries, and, where you have opted in, providing you with information about the associated research study. We will not use your information for unrelated purposes or send you marketing you have not asked for.
Disclosure of your information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate this website and deliver our services (such as hosting, email and form providers), and, only where you have opted in, with the research team running the associated study. We may also disclose your information where required or authorised by law.
Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being used, though some parts of the website may not work as intended if you do.
Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. We keep your information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law, after which we take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.
Your rights
You have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request that we correct it if it is inaccurate, and to ask us to stop contacting you at any time. If you would like to access, update or delete your personal information, or withdraw your interest in the meet-ups or research study, please contact us using the details below.
Third-party links
This website may contain links to other websites and resources operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page. Please check back periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we handle your personal information, please get in touch with us through the Contact page on this website.