HVNNSW Privacy Policy

General

This policy determines how Hearing Voices Network NSW (HVNNSW) treats the collection and use of personal information which it receives, or which you may supply to us. We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of information which we collect and which you voluntarily provide to us in particular any information that is capable of identifying an individual. This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which your personal information will be dealt with.

Personal Information

Personal information about you is collected only when you knowingly and voluntarily submit same to us. For example, when you register we ask for information such as your name, address, occupation, contact phone numbers and email. HVNNSW may also collect, through our webpage, information including your use of products and services we offer, your IP address, and the specific page(s) you request. It is our intention that this policy will protect your personal information from being dealt with in any way that is inconsistent with applicable privacy laws in Australia.

Use of Information

Personal information that you submit to HVNNSW is used only for the purpose for which it is submitted or for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose. No information is shared, sold, or rented to other entities whether or not they are affiliated to HVNNSW.

Disclosure

Apart from where you have consented or disclosure is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was submitted, personal information will only be disclosed on provision of a Court Order or Subpoena, or where it is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against anyone damaging, injuring or interfering with our rights or property, users, or anyone else who could be harmed by such activities. We may, on your request, engage third parties to provide you with goods or services on our behalf. In that circumstance, we may disclose your personal information to third parties in order to meet your request for goods and services.

Security

HVNNSW strives to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of personal information submitted to us. We require contractors who provide services related to our information systems to respect the confidentiality of any personal information held by us, but are not responsible for events arising from unauthorized access to your personal information.

Problems or Questions

If we become aware of any ongoing concerns or problems, we will take these issues seriously and work to address these concerns. If you have any further queries relating to our Privacy Policy, or you have a problem or complaint, please contact us.

Policy Changes

HVNNSW reserves the right to update the information contained in this policy, in the interests of the protection of your privacy. Any significant changes to this policy will be predominantly displayed on our web site as appropriate.