BushED Australia Ltd – Privacy Statement
BushED Australia Ltd and its related and associated bodies corporate (us, we, our) maintain a policy of strict confidence concerning your personal information. This Privacy Statement details how we manage personal information and safeguard your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) as amended 2025, and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Access to our website www.bushed.org.au and associated sites (referred to as ‘Sites’) is conditional on your acceptance of this Privacy Statement. Although we will comply with this policy in respect of persons under 18 years of age, they must obtain parental or guardian consent before using the Site. Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their child’s use of the Site.
1. BushED Australia Donors and Supporters
BushED Australia is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our donors and supporters. We never rent, sell, lend, or give away our donor or supporter lists. We only collect personal information necessary for our operations, including your name, address, email, telephone number, payment information, and communications with us.
We collect personal information to:
• Process donations and registrations;
• Issue receipts and acknowledgements;
• Provide information about BushED’s activities and programs;
• Improve our website and services;
• Seek ongoing support or feedback;
• Meet legal and reporting obligations.
We will only collect your personal information with your informed consent and will clearly explain why and how it will be used. If you have made a monetary donation for which you have received a receipt for taxation purposes, we are legally required to retain your details for seven years.
2. Cookies
When you visit our Site, our servers may attach a ‘cookie’ to your computer. Cookies help us analyse how visitors use the Site and identify which pages are of most interest. This information may include digital identifiers, IP addresses, and browser type, but it is not linked to personally identifiable information. You may configure your browser to disable or reject cookies if you prefer.
3. Use and Disclosure of Information
We will not disclose information that personally identifies you to any third party other than as set out in this Privacy Statement, or as required by law. We may provide certain information to related companies associated with BushED Australia for purposes consistent with this Statement.
4. Access, Correction, and Deletion of Your Personal Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, and we will provide it subject to legal exemptions. You may also request that we correct or delete your personal information if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or no longer required. We will take reasonable steps to comply with such requests where legally permitted, within 14 days.
5. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach likely to cause serious harm, BushED Australia will promptly notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in accordance with the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme. We will take immediate steps to contain and mitigate any potential harm.
6. Third Parties and Linked Sites
We may include links to external websites (‘Linked Sites’) operated by third parties. These sites are not operated by us, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any Linked Site you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
BushED Australia is committed to protecting the privacy of children. In line with the forthcoming Children’s Online Privacy Code, we will always consider the best interests of the child when collecting, using, or managing their information. We will not knowingly collect information from children without verifiable parental consent.
8. Storage and Security
We use secure servers, encryption, and restricted access protocols to protect your personal information. While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no system is entirely secure. If you believe your personal information has been accessed or used without authorisation, please contact us immediately.
9. Variation and Updates
We may amend this Privacy Statement at any time to reflect changes in law or organisational practice. You should review this Privacy Statement regularly to stay informed. Continued use of our Site constitutes acceptance of any updates.
10. Contacting Us
If you wish to access, update, or delete your personal information, have a complaint regarding privacy, or wish to obtain further details about our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:
By Post:
Privacy Officer
BushED Australia Ltd
PO Box 2227, Tingalpa QLD 4173
By Email: contact@bushed.org.au
