This website is managed by Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch and the ACT Government. This privacy statement has been created to demonstrate our commitment to protecting personal privacy.
We will only collect, hold, use and disclose personal information in accordance with the ACT Information Privacy Act 2014.
Non-personal information collected
When a member of the community accesses this website to read or download information, the following data is automatically recorded:
- Your Internet Protocol (IP) address. The IP Address is a unique numerical identifier used by computers and other devices to identify and communicate with each other over a network.
- Top level domain name (eg: .com, .net, .gov, .au etc)
- The type of browser and operating system you used
- Date and time of your visit
- The previous site visited
- Which pages are accessed
- The time spent on individual pages and the site overall
- Which files were downloaded
- What keywords you used to search the site
We analyse this information to continually improve this website and to help us understand how people are using it. The logs do not collect or store personally identifiable information, and we make no attempt to identify individuals that browse this website.
Cookies
This website may use cookies, pixels and other tracking technologies such as Google Analytics (collectively ‘cookies’) to recognise your browser or device and enable analysis on usage of this website.
The data collected about your use of this website, (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored on third party servers. Third parties may use this data for the purpose of compiling reports on website activity for us and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
Third party servers will not collect personal information about you and the reports will only contain aggregate non-personal data about your use of this website. These reports may contain data relating to pages viewed, files downloaded or the completion of online subscriptions.
We will use the data collected to improve website functionality and performance, gather statistics and for marketing purposes.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. Please note that if you do this, you may not be able to fully use this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Personal information
Personal information is defined as information about an individual whose identity is apparent or reasonably identifiable.
No personal information is collected automatically through this website. All personal information collected and/or stored must be voluntarily provided by you.
We will only collect personal information about you when you voluntarily participate in an activity that asks for information, such as:
- Sending an enquiry or feedback
- Participating in a survey
- Making a booking
- Becoming a volunteer
- Undertaking a payment or other transaction
- Creating an account
- Opting-in to communication or subscription services
If you choose not to provide personal information when completing such an activity, you may not be able to complete that activity. If you choose not to participate in these activities, your choice will in no way affect your ability to browse this website.
Use of personal information collected
Personal information you provide when sending an enquiry or feedback, participating in surveys, making a booking, undertaking a payment or transaction, creating an account, or opting in to communication or subscription services is strictly used only for the purpose it was collected and where extra information is required in order to provide the service you have requested.
We may use your contact details to respond appropriately, for example to confirm a booking, address issues you identify, or to seek action from another organisation.
Survey information is used only for the purpose designated.
If we ask you for personal information in order to provide you with a service that you have requested then you will be informed how that personal information will be used if you choose to give it to us.
We will not share information about you with other organisations without your permission unless:
- it is necessary to provide you with a service that you have requested
- it is required or authorised by law
- where permitted general situations exist, such as:
- to lessen or prevent a threat to life, health or safety,
- to assist with the location of a missing person, or
- to investigate suspected unlawful activity or serious misconduct relating to our functions.
Other sites
This website contains links to third party websites. These include links to websites operated by government agencies, non-profit organisations and private businesses. When you select a link to another website, you are subject to the privacy policy of the new site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.
We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published by this system, nor endorse any content, viewpoints, products or services linked from this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information.
Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. It is your responsibility to verify all information provided by this website and/or websites linked to or from it. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
How to Contact Us
If you have any comment in relation to any aspect of the collection, use, security of or access to your personal information please email waterwatch@act.gov.au.