Chisholm Climate Action Network – Privacy policy
Chisholm Climate Action Network (CCAN) recognises the privacy concerns of individuals. We acknowledge the need for privacy and make every effort to protect the personal information of those who choose to be part of our organisation. Users are advised there are always inherent risks in transmitting information through the internet.
CCAN does not and will not sell or share our database.
Personal Information
CCAN collects personal information to communicate with those who have chosen to subscribe to our mailing list. Communication of our activities helps us meet our goals of pursuing climate and environmental awareness and action in our community. This may pertain to climate advocacy during election campaigns, membership, volunteering and communication or other work.
CCAN may disclose information about specific members:
- with their permission, in accordance with their clearly expressed preferences about the ways in which they are prepared to assist CCAN achieve its objectives, and/or
- if there is a legal requirement to do so.
Data may be managed by or transmitted to trusted third party service providers, including vendors and consultants, employed to perform operational services. These services may include database management, web hosting, maintenance services, analytics, data processing, geolocation, technical support-services, credit card processing, security services, and email and text message distribution. Such third party services may be outside Australia.
CCAN does not insist on individuals identifying themselves, respecting the right to remain anonymous where possible. Our system does require, where necessary, names and email addresses to be entered. Please email chisholmcancontact@gmail.com for enquiries or concerns.
Statistical Information
Like most web sites, when someone accesses CCANs web site, log files and cookies are generated by the web server that show the IP address of the visitor and the date, time, and pages visited. Information in web logs is used solely to generate statistics about access to our site such as which parts of our site are the most popular.
Security of Personal Information
CCAN keeps its database and other personal information on servers which take measures against unauthorised access. Proof of identity is required before information is released to any person, including a member in their roles as a website or campaign volunteer.
Access, Correction, Update or Deletion of Personal Information
If you want to see what information CCAN holds about you, or to correct or update this information, or be removed from our database and/or mailing list, please contact us.
The CCAN’s database is stored with Action Network which we use to distribute emails and set up events. Action Network is a service used by many local grass roots community groups. The servers for Action Network are in the USA. Action Network’s privacy statement can be found here.
If you have any queries or comments concerning this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to email chisholmcancontact@gmail.com