Privacy Policy
Introduction
The following Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will handle all personal information in compliance with our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act). The Privacy Act establishes 13 fundamental principles regarding the collection and management of personal information known as the Australian Privacy Principles.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
When you contact us through our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-personal information such as your browser type, IP address, referring/exit pages, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to improve the functionality of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website.
- To improve, personalise, and expand our website.
- To understand and analyse how you use our website.
- To communicate with you, including sending you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions.
- Cookies and tracking technology
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our website, such as analytics and email services. These third-party service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site.
Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:
- Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
- Enforcement of Terms:
If you violate our Terms of Service, we may disclose your personal information as necessary to protect our rights or to take action regarding the violation.
- Protection of Rights:
We may disclose your personal information to protect and defend the rights or property of AORE, including enforcing agreements, policies, and terms of use.
- Prevention of Harm:
We may disclose your personal information to prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our website, or to protect the personal safety of users of the website or the public.
- Business Transfers: In the event that we, or any of our assets, are acquired by a third party, your personal information may be one of the transferred assets. You acknowledge and consent that such transfers may occur and are permitted by this Privacy Policy.
Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. By continuing to use our website after the changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised privacy policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you must discontinue use of the website before the changes take effect.
