ANZSOM (Australia & New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine, New Zealand) is committed to protecting your privacy. This statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
What Information We Collect:
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as when you:
- Contact: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and the details of your enquiry.
- Become a member: This may include your name, contact details (address, email, phone), professional qualifications, areas of interest, and payment information.
- Register for events: This may include your name, contact details, dietary requirements, and payment information.
- Subscribe to our newsletter: This will usually be your email address and potentially your name.
How We Use Your Information:
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries.
- To process your membership application and manage your membership.
- To process payments for membership or event registration.
- To provide you with information about ANZSOM events, activities, and resources.
- To improve our website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- For internal administrative purposes.
Disclosure of Your Information:
We will only disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: We will ask for your permission before sharing your information with anyone else.
- Service providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email marketing, and other essential functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law (e.g., in response to a court order).
Cookies:
Our website may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device. We use cookies to:
- Analyse website traffic.
- Personalise your experience.
- Remember your preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Data Security:
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These steps include:
- Using secure servers.
- Regularly reviewing our security practices.
Your Rights:
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information that we hold.
- Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain legal limitations).
- Complain to the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act 2020.
How to Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or wish to exercise your rights under the Privacy Act, don’t hesitate to contact us.
