Privacy policy
This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your personal information. It may change from time to time and is available on our website.
If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us using our contact form.
How we collect and use information
We obtain personal and sensitive information in many ways including through our Survey, kitchen table conversations, various community engagement events and activities, by email and via our website www.voicesofdeakin.com.au.
We collect and use your information only for the primary purpose for which it was obtained, or for a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose, or with your consent, or where required to do so by law.
You may unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any time by contacting us in writing, or by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of any email you receive from us.
Disclosure of personal information
Your personal information will only ever be disclosed ​to the candidate endorsed by Voices of Deakin, or where required to do so by law. All subscribers will be notified before we disclose any information to our endorsed candidate.
Security of personal information
Your personal information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
When your personal information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your personal information. However, most of the personal information is or will be stored by us for a minimum of 7 years or as required by law.
Access to and accuracy of your personal information
If you believe that the information we have is not current or is inaccurate, please advise us in writing as soon as practicable so we can update our records.
If you wish to access your personal information, please contact us in writing. However, for privacy reasons, we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.