WHEN's Privacy Policy

 

WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND WHY

 

When you make a donation, participate in our surveys, or create an account with WHEN, we gather personal details you provide, such as your name, address, and email address.

 

While browsing our website, your computer’s IP address is automatically recorded. This helps us understand your browser and operating system, enhancing your user experience.

 

In summary, we collect:

  • Personal details: name, address, email, and phone number.

  • Your IP address.

  • Information about your operating system and browser type.

  • Pages you visit and features you use on our site.

 

COMMENTS

If you leave comments on our site, we gather data shown in the comments form. We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. If you use Gravatar, your profile picture becomes visible to the public after your comment is approved. [Gravatar's privacy policy](https://automattic.com/privacy/).

COOKIES

If you comment on our site, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is for convenience, so you don't have to re-enter details for future comments. If you have an account and log in, we use cookies to save your login information and screen display choices.

 

EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES

Our articles may have embedded content (e.g., videos, images). This content behaves as if you visited the hosting website, which might collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction if you're logged into that site.

 

HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR DATA

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. For registered users, we store the personal information in their profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.

 

YOUR RIGHTS OVER YOUR DATA

You can request an exported file of your personal data or request its erasure. This excludes data we're obliged to keep for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

 

CONSENT

By providing personal information for specific reasons, you consent to our collecting and using it for that reason. For secondary reasons, like marketing, we'll seek your explicit consent or offer a chance to decline.

 

WITHDRAWING CONSENT

Change your mind? Withdraw your consent by contacting us at admin@when.org.au

 

DISCLOSURE

We might disclose your personal information if required by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

 

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party providers used by us will only collect, use, and disclose your information as necessary. However, some, like payment gateways, may have their own privacy policies. We recommend reading these policies, especially if these providers are based outside your jurisdiction.

 

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here. If significant changes occur, we'll notify you on this page.