Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18/07/2025

The Bwgaman Aboriginal Land Trust respects and protects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you:
~ Send us an enquiry via our contact form or email
~ Subscribe to our updates or newsletters
~ Participate in community events, surveys, or training programs
~ Provide feedback or request information

The personal information we collect may include your:
~ Name
~ Email address
~ Phone number
~ Postal address
~ Any other details you choose to provide

We may also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage data, to help us improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
~ Respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
~ Share updates, event information, and community news
~ Improve our website’s functionality and content
~ Maintain records for governance and compliance purposes

We will only use your personal information for the purpose it was collected, unless required or authorised by law.

3. Disclosure of Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may disclose your information to:
~ Executive Committee members to respond to your requests
~ Service providers who assist in running our website or email communications
~ Government agencies if required by law

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. While we use secure systems, no method of data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

5. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for it to be corrected if it is inaccurate. To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and measure website performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some website features may not function as intended.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Bwgaman Aboriginal Land Trust
443-448 Ross River Road, Cranbrook QLD 4814
P.O. Box 4193, Kirwan QLD 4817
Email: privacy@bwgamanlandtrust.org.au