Cottesloe Independent respects your right to privacy and is committed to safeguarding the privacy of members, volunteers, donors and visitors who interact with this website. Cottesloe Independent collects personal information through its website to assist its efforts in forming a community interest group to discuss local issues, and to recruit a community independent to contest the next WA State election, scheduled for 8 March 2025. In the interest of maintaining transparency please see our privacy policy below.
Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy is as follows:
This website is operated by Cottesloe Independent. This Privacy Policy relates to the collection and use of personal information you may supply to Cottesloe Independent through your conduct on the website. Cottesloe Independent does not make any representations about any third party websites that may be linked to this website.
Cottesloe Independent values the privacy of information collected about visitors to this website, in particular information that is capable of identifying an individual (personal information). This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which your personal information, obtained through the website, will be handled. You should review this Privacy Policy periodically so that you are updated on any changes.
Personal Information
Cottesloe Independent intends to use personal information to communicate with you and other volunteers and supporters about the actions of Cottesloe Independent.
Generally, we collect information that you provide in the registration process for joining, volunteering or donating to Cottesloe Independent.
Personal information collected through this website will not be disclosed to a third party unless:
- the individual providing the information has consented; or
- it is required or authorised by law;
Should Cottesloe Independent be successful in finding a candidate to support and endorse for election, which is a primary purpose as set out in this website, then your details will be supplied to that candidate.
Registration
Registration to Cottesloe Independent is completely optional. Registration may include submitting your name, email address, address, electorate, telephone numbers, options on receiving updates and other information.
Security
Cottesloe Independent endeavours to take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information you may transmit to us. Individuals joining Cottesloe Independent's email lists will have their contact details stored on password protected databases. All e-mails sent via automated mailing lists will clearly identify Cottesloe Independent or its representative as the sender and will include a suitable method for unsubscribing.
Staff members and a limited number of our volunteer members have access to our website’s backend system which is password protected. Our website server, hosted by our internet service provider, is also password protected.
Problems or questions
If Cottesloe Independent becomes aware of any ongoing concerns or problems with the Cottesloe Independent website, Cottesloe Independent will take these issues seriously and work to address these concerns. If you have any further queries relating to our Privacy Policy, or you have a problem or complaint, please contact us at www.cottesloeindependent.com/contact
For more information about privacy issues in Australia and protecting your privacy, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s website: www.oaic.gov.au/