Privacy policy of global centre for rights

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This website is owned and operated by, or on behalf of, Global Centre for Rights (GCR) (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent, lawful, and ethical manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and relevant ACNC governance standards.

By accessing or using the GCR website or any associated online platforms where this Privacy Policy is displayed, you consent to the practices described in this policy. This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time, and the most current version will always be available on our website.

GCR respects the privacy of all users and supporters. We do not trade, sell, or rent personal information to third parties. Personal information is used only for purposes that are directly related to our charitable objectives, programs, and activities.

Individuals who provide their postal or email address may be contacted periodically with information about GCR activities, events, opportunities, or updates that align with our purpose. We do not send communications on behalf of other organisations unless:

• you have explicitly consented, or
• the activity is directly affiliated with GCR’s work.
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You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time, and all opt-out requests will be honoured promptly.

We collect personal information only where it is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities, and where it is provided voluntarily and knowingly by you.

Personal information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:

• name
• email address
• postal address
• telephone number
• payment or donation details (where applicable)

This information may be collected when you:

• subscribe to our newsletter
• register for an event or webinar
• make a donation
• contact us via email or online forms

We do not collect sensitive information unless it is directly relevant to a specific activity and you have provided it voluntarily.

Personal information collected by GCR may be used for purposes including:

• responding to enquiries or requests
• administering events, programs, or donations
• providing educational materials, updates, or newsletters
• seeking feedback or conducting surveys
• fulfilling our charitable, educational, and advocacy objectives

We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, up to date, and complete.

GCR may disclose personal information only where:

• required or authorised by law
• necessary to deliver services or activities (e.g. secure payment providers, online platforms), and only to the extent required
• you have provided consent

We do not disclose personal information for commercial gain.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include:

• secure servers and password-protected systems
• encryption (including Secure Socket Layer – SSL, where applicable)
• staff awareness and data-handling protocols

While we take privacy and security seriously, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. GCR cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

We may automatically collect non-identifiable information such as:

• pages visited
• time and date of visits
• browser type and device information
• IP address

This information is used in aggregate form to improve our website, communications, and services. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Our website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to GCR’s website and associated platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you by contacting us. We will respond to all reasonable requests in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

If you have a concern or complaint about how we handle personal information, please contact us directly. We will take all complaints seriously and respond in a timely manner.

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: contact@gcr.org.au