privacy policy
Australian Skin Cancer Foundation (ASCF) respects and is committed to protecting the privacy of the people whose personal information it collects. We collect personal information about individuals who are employed by us, our donors, our volunteers, other supporters, allied associations, consultants and service providers.
Information we collect
Whenever we collect personal information, we will identify ourselves as ASCF and ensure people are aware of why we are collecting information and how we plan to use it.
The type of personal information ASCF usually collects and holds includes names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, donation date, reason for donation, merchandise orders and other information such as health related information pertaining to ASCF research and program delivery. This information may be collected in person, via our website on the secure payment gateway, as well as other sources.
When people visit our website, or download information from it, the following information is recorded by Google Analytics:
Their network location and IP address
The date and time of their visit, pages visited, and time spent on each page
Referring site details (ie the site and page they came from to arrive at this site)
Type of web browser they used
Type of operating system they used
JavaScript support, screen resolution, and screen colour processing ability
This information is only used for statistical and website development purposes. We make limited use of cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve the functionality of our website, and to remember user preferences when people return.
In the event where an individual shares unsolicited personal information that ASCF would not have collected for the purposes outlined above that information will be destroyed or de-identified as soon as is practicable.
How we use and disclose personal information
We collect and use stakeholder’s personal information to carry out the functions and activities of ASCF and to comply with our legal obligations, to maintain and update our records and to help us manage and provide our services.
We may also use information to ask for support and to keep people informed about the ways in which our donors and supporters help us to make a difference to raise funds for research, awareness and early detection programs. People have the right to opt out of any communications from ASCF. This will not stop them receiving receipts and other transactional communications as required by law.
We may disclose personal information to third parties who assist us to perform functions on our behalf (such as commercial mail preparation services, this information is permanently deleted by the provider upon completion of the service and confirmed in writing of such). These external service providers are under a duty to maintain the privacy and security of your information in line with this Privacy Policy and to use your personal information only for the purpose for which it is disclosed.
ASCF does not use any government related identifiers, such as Medicare numbers or tax file numbers, of an individual as our own identifier.
Marketing and communications
We may use people’s information within ASCF only in connection with marketing and fundraising campaigns. We may provide marketing communications to stakeholders on an ongoing basis by telephone, electronic messages (eg. email), online (including websites and mobile apps) and other means, unless they opt out or we are subject to legal restrictions. These may include communications relating to ASCF and our programs, campaign and promotional messages, event invitations, fundraising opportunities and newsletters.
ASCF also sends transactional communications which include but are not limited to: Donation & Tax Receipts, forgotten password e-mails, event sign up confirmation and confirmations from Web forms.
To opt-out of receiving ASCF marketing communications people can:
Select the “unsubscribe” option in one of the marketing communications that they receive from us.
Send an email to: info@ausskincancer.org
Call us on 0430933012
Send a written request to: 206 - 210 North West Arm Road, Grays Point, NSW 2232
Security of personal information
ASCF regards the security of personal information as a priority and takes a number of precautions to protect people’s personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Specific security precautions are in place for processing online payments through payment gateway providers Stripe and PayPal which include the use of encrypted links, dedicated private connections and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. However, the Internet is not a secure environment and although all care is taken, we cannot guarantee the security of information people provide to us via electronic means such as email. If people become aware of any inaccuracy in the personal information, we hold about themselves, they are encouraged to contact ASCF so we can update any personal information we hold.
Anonymity
Where it is lawful and practicable, we will allow individuals to deal with us on an anonymous basis. For example, if we receive a telephone enquiry, we will not require that the enquirer gives us their name, although depending on the nature of the enquiry, we may not be able to answer it unless they do. We can also accept gifts and other forms of support anonymously. However, provisions contained in taxation legislation require ASCF to collect the name of the donor if the donor requires a tax-deductible receipt.
Image copyright
ASCF’s reputation and goodwill is extremely important. Permission to use images featured on this website has only been given to ASCF and therefore should not be downloaded or used in any way by a third party without consent.
For information on obtaining permission for an image, please email info@ausskincancer.org
Acceptance of terms
If ASCF updates or changes this Privacy Policy, the changes will be made on this page. Your continued use of ASCF’s website following the posting of changes will mean you accept those changes.
Contact us
If you have any questions about privacy-related issues OR you wish to lodge a complaint about a breach of this policy OR other privacy matter OR you do not wish to be contacted by us to ask for your support, please contact us by email at info@ausskincancer.org Alternatively our postal address is below:
ASCF
206 - 210 North West Arm Road, Grays Point, NSW 2232
We take your privacy concerns seriously. Where you express any concerns that we have interfered with your privacy, we will respond to let you know who will be handling your matter and when you can expect a further response. We may request additional details from you regarding your concerns and may need to engage or consult with other parties in order to investigate and deal with your issue. We will keep records of your request and any resolution.
For information about privacy generally, or if your concerns are not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au and on 1300 363 992.