Privacy Policy

01This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by Women of the ASX. It explains how and why we collect your personal information, how we use it and the controls you have over our use of it.

02Women of the ASX is committed to complying with Commonwealth legislation governing privacy of personal information by businesses and to protecting and safeguarding your privacy when you deal with us.

Collection of information

03Some information provided to us by members, sponsors, partners, clients, customers, contractors and other third parties might be considered private or personal. Without these details we would not be able to carry on our business and provide our services to you. We will only collect such personal information if it is necessary for one of our functions or activities.

04In particular, personal information is collected in the following situations:

• If you contact Women of the ASX, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
• When you submit your email address through our website, including an application or partnership enquiry.

05At or before the time personal information is collected, we will take reasonable steps to make you aware of who we are, your ability to request access to information held about you, the purpose of collection, the types of organisations to which we usually disclose the information, any laws requiring collection and the main consequences if all or part of the information is not collected.

Use and disclosure

06We may use or disclose personal information for the primary purpose for which it is collected, including providing and administering our services, notifying you about changes, record-keeping and technical maintenance. We may also use it for a related purpose where you would reasonably expect us to do so. Information is disclosed outside our business only in the circumstances set out in this policy or as otherwise notified at the time of collection.

07We are also permitted to use or disclose personal information held about you:

• Where you have consented to the use or disclosure.
• Where we reasonably believe it is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat to someone’s health or safety or to public health or safety.
• Where we reasonably suspect unlawful activity and the use or disclosure is necessary for our investigation or reporting to relevant authorities.
• Where required or authorised by law, including to comply with a subpoena, warrant, court order or other legal process.
• Where reasonably necessary for the prevention, investigation, prosecution or punishment of crimes or wrongdoing, or for proceedings before a court or tribunal.

Links

08Our website may contain links to other websites, and those third-party websites may collect personal information about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of linked websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statement of each website that collects personally identifiable information.

Security and storage

09Women of the ASX places great importance on the security of information associated with our customers, clients and contractors. We use security measures designed to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of personal information under our control.

10Personal information is de-identified or securely destroyed when it is no longer required by us.

11Women of the ASX retains information you provide to enable us to verify transactions and customer details and maintain adequate records for legal and accounting purposes. This information is held on secure systems and services.

12Information stored within our systems can only be accessed by people entrusted with appropriate authority.

13No data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100 per cent secure. While we strive to protect personal information, Women of the ASX cannot ensure or warrant the security of information transmitted to or from its online services, and users do so at their own risk. Once information is received, we make every reasonable effort to ensure its security.

14You are responsible for keeping your own passwords and account information secure and should take care whenever you are online.

Access and correction

15Women of the ASX is committed to maintaining accurate, timely, relevant and appropriate information about our customers, clients and website users.

16Subject to the Australian Privacy Principles, we will give you access to personal information held about you when requested.

17Inaccurate information will be corrected when you advise us. To protect confidentiality, personal information will be provided only when we are satisfied that it relates to you.

18If we refuse to provide access to or correct personal information held about you, we will provide reasons for that refusal.

Complaints

19If you have a complaint about this Privacy Policy or the collection, use, safe disposal or destruction of your personal information, please contact us first at hello@woasx.com.

20We will investigate your complaint and attempt to resolve any breach in accordance with Commonwealth privacy legislation. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

Transfer of information overseas

21We may transfer personal information collected about you to a recipient outside Australia only where that transfer is permitted by the Australian Privacy Principles.

Cookies and technical information

22Women of the ASX may collect technical information from the site using server log files and similar technologies.

23When you visit the site to read, browse or download information, systems supporting the site may record your IP address, the date and time of your visit, pages viewed and information downloaded. This information is used for site analysis and to help us improve our online service. We may also collect non-personal technical information, such as browser type or the site from which you linked to our website. This information is not used by us to identify you.

Changes to this policy

24If Women of the ASX changes this Privacy Policy, the changes will be posted on this page so users remain aware of what information is collected, how it is used and how it may be disclosed. Please refer back to this page periodically to review any amendments.

Contacting us

25If you require further information about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@woasx.com.

26For more information about Australian privacy law and the Australian Privacy Principles, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

Acceptance

27By using this site, you accept this Privacy Policy.