Privacy
Effective as of 01 February 2010
Introduction
This privacy statement applies to Canberra BusinessPoint, Deloitte and the Australian Capital Territory Government which control and make use of visitor information collected via this site.
If you as a visitor choose to register or submit information to this Website, you agree to the use of such data in accordance with this privacy statement. Please note that this site contains links to other sites, which may not be governed by this privacy statement.
Information Collection
The site collects only personally identifiable information that is specifically and voluntarily provided by visitors. Such information may consist of, but is not limited to, your name, current job title, company address, email address and telephone and fax numbers.
We do not usually seek sensitive information (e.g., data relating to race or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, criminal record, physical or mental health, or sexual orientation) from visitors. We will, where necessary, obtain visitors' explicit consent to collect and use such information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
To ensure that our Web site is well managed and to facilitate improved navigation within the site, we or our service provider(s) may use cookies (small text files stored in a user's browser) or Web beacons (electronic images that allow the Web site to count visitors who have accessed a particular page and to access certain cookies) to collect aggregate data. We may use such devices to track information on our systems and identify categories of visitors by items such as IP address, domain, browser type and pages visited. This information is reported to our Webmasters who use the information to analyze the number of visitors to different areas of the site and to make sure that our Web site is serving as a useful, effective information source.
Neither cookies nor Web beacons collect personal information such as your name or email address. Further, most browsers permit individuals to decline cookies. However, under specific circumstances, visitors may be denied access to some parts of our site if their browsers are set to decline cookies.
Information Use
Personal information is used only for limited purposes. For example, when you register with the Web site to gain access to premium content or request future communications about Canberra BusinessPoint areas of interest, such as specific Canberra BusinessPoint publications or marketing campaigns, we may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize our response to further requests or inquiries. We may also use the information to personalize your Web site experience. And, when you choose to register online for a Canberra BusinessPoint-hosted event, we will use the information you submit to respond to you. In addition, the web masters may, where necessary, use your information for various site related tasks.
We will ensure that our marketing activities comply with applicable law, and implement procedures to obtain necessary consents before sending you emails containing information about Canberra BusinessPoint or Deloitte service offerings. You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such materials by unsubscribing from our services. Collected information will not be disclosed to other persons or organizations without your prior consent.
Any personal information you choose to provide will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided and will not be disclosed to other persons or organisations without your prior consent.
The Internet is an insecure medium and users should be aware that there are inherent risks transmitting information across the Internet. Information submitted unencrypted via email or web forms may be at risk of being intercepted, read or modified. If you do not wish to email or send an online form to Canberra BusinessPoint , you can send a postal mail to the address in contact us.
Access to Information
Canberra BusinessPoint are dedicated to providing reasonable access to visitors who wish to review the personal information retained when they register with our Web site and correct any inaccuracies it may contain. In all cases we will treat requests to access information or change information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Information Security
We have in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational security to protect all information provided by visitors from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
Canberra BusinessPoint reserves the right to modify or amend this privacy statement at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained herein creates or is intended to create a contract or agreement between Canberra BusinessPoint and any user visiting the Web site or providing identifying information of any kind.
Spam
Canberra BusinessPoint is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information and the ten privacy principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988. Canberra BusinessPoint is dedicated to providing reasonable access to individuals who wish to review the personal information retained by Canberra BusinessPoint and to correct any inaccuracies that personal information may contain. Individuals who would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact the Canberra BusinessPoint on (02) 6263 7200. In all cases Canberra BusinessPoint will treat requests to access or change information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
