At Labor Environment Action Network, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
What We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
- Name, address, email, phone number
- Year of birth
- Payment details (for donations or purchases)
- Your interests, opinions, and affiliations (e.g., union membership, political views)
We may also collect sensitive information directly from you, with your consent, to better understand your values and improve our engagement.
How We Collect It
We collect information:
- Directly from you via forms, emails, phone calls, or our website
- Through campaign petitions, donations, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups
- From third-party platforms or service providers acting on our behalf
- Via cookies and analytics tools on our website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
Why We Collect It
We collect and use your personal information to:
- Assist with campaign participation and member engagement
- Inform you about campaigns
- Process donations, memberships, and event registrations
- Provide educational resources and updates
- Build alliances with like-minded organizations
- Recruit volunteers
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., electoral law)
You consent to receiving communications from us, including direct marketing. You can opt out at any time.
Disclosure of Information
Your personal information may be shared with:
- Affiliated organizations, campaign partners, or service providers (e.g., IT, mail houses, fundraising platforms)
- Volunteers assisting with our operations
- Government bodies when required by law
We expect all third parties to handle your data with care and comply with privacy standards.
Overseas Disclosure
Some data may be stored or processed overseas.
We take reasonable steps to ensure your data remains protected.
Data Security
We store electronic data on secure servers, protected by passwords and access controls. We take reasonable steps to:
- Keep your information accurate and up to date
- Protect it from misuse, loss, or unauthorized access
- Destroy or de-identify it when no longer needed
Anonymity & Access
You may interact with us anonymously or via a pseudonym where lawful and practicable. You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [X email/contact details].
Data Breaches
In the event of a serious data breach, we will notify you and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as required.