The Fogarty Foundation is committed to safeguarding your privacy and managing your personal information responsibly. This policy outlines our obligations and practices regarding the handling of your personal data in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles is available from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at [https://www.oaic.gov.au](https://www.oaic.gov.au).

What is Personal Information and Why Do We Collect It?

Personal Information is any information or opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details.

We collect your Personal Information through various means such as correspondence, telephone, email, our website, from publicly available sources, and third parties to provide services, share information, and engage in marketing activities. We do not guarantee the privacy policies of third parties we link to.

We collect this information primarily to inform you about our activities and for marketing purposes. We may also use your Personal Information for purposes closely related to the primary purpose, where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You can contact us at any time to have personal information removed from our database.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive Information is defined by the Privacy Act and includes data on racial or ethnic origin, political views, religious beliefs, union membership, criminal record, or health. We will only collect, use, or disclose sensitive information in the following cases:

- For the primary purpose for which it was collected
- For a related secondary purpose
- With your consent
- As required or authorised by law

Third Parties

While we generally collect Personal Information directly from you, there may be occasions when we receive it from third parties. In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to ensure you are informed of the data shared with us.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed to:

- Third parties where you have consented to the use or disclosure
- As required or authorised by law

Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information from misuse, loss, or unauthorized access. When your Personal Information is no longer needed, we will securely destroy or de-identify it. However, most information will be retained for a minimum of 7 years in client files.

Access to Your Personal Information

You have the right to access your Personal Information held by us and request updates or corrections. Please contact us in writing to request access.

There will be no charge for accessing your Personal Information, but an administrative fee may apply for providing a copy. We may require identification before releasing the information.

Maintaining the Quality of Your Personal Information

We aim to keep your Personal Information accurate and up-to-date. If you notice that the information we hold is incorrect or outdated, please let us know so we can update our records.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will be available on our website.

Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries

If you have any questions or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@fogartyfoundation.org.au