Privacy policy

Privacy Policy for the Racism Register

Effective Date: 22 March 2025

1. Introduction

The Racism Register ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through forms on our website or through other interactions with our services. This may include:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number)
  • Demographic information
  • Incident reports related to racism
  • IP addresses and cookie data

We may also collect sensitive information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin) where relevant, but only with your explicit consent.

3. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Analyse data trends and generate anonymised reports
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share it with third-party service providers who assist us, but only where necessary and under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Cross-Border Disclosure

Your personal information may be stored or processed outside Australia. We ensure that any overseas recipients comply with standards substantially similar to the Australian Privacy Principles. If we disclose information overseas, we will inform you where practicable.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve website performance and user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies if you prefer.

6. Access and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you. To make a request, please contact us at admin@racismregister.org

7. Complaints Handling

If you believe we have breached the Privacy Act 1988 or the APPs, please contact us at admin@racismregister.org. We aim to resolve complaints promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

8. User-Generated Content

Any information you choose to make public (e.g., through comments or forums) is not protected by this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. Material changes will be communicated where appropriate.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@racismregister.org