1. Introduction
The Australasian Human Capital Development Centre (AHCDC) respects the privacy of individuals and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and store your personal information.
2. Collection of Personal Information
AHCDC may collect personal information in a variety of ways, including:
Through our website (when you register, use contact forms, or download resources)
During conferences, workshops and events (through registration forms)
By phone, fax, or email inquiries
The type of personal information we collect will depend on the circumstances. It may include:
Name
Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
Professional information (e.g., job title, company)
Demographic information (optional, used for research purposes)
3. Use of Personal Information
AHCDC will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we obtain your consent for another use. We may use your information to:
Provide you with information and resources related to human capital development
Send you updates about AHCDC activities, events, and training programs
Respond to your inquiries and requests
Conduct research and analysis (with your consent for sensitive information)
Improve our website and services
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
AHCDC will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following situations:
As required by law or a court order
To protect the safety of yourself or others
To engage service providers who work on our behalf (e.g., IT service providers) - these providers will be bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential
5. Security of Personal Information
AHCDC takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.
6. Data Retention
AHCDC will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. We will then securely delete or anonymize your information.
7. Accessing and Updating Your Personal Information
You have the right to access and update your personal information held by AHCDC. You can make a request by contacting our Privacy Officer (see contact information below).
8. Cookies
AHCDC may use cookies on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your device and preferences on your next visit. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
9. Children's Privacy
AHCDC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will remove it from our records.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy only applies to the AHCDC website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites you visit.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
AHCDC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website. It is recommended that you review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
[Insert contact information for AHCDC Privacy Officer.
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is subject to the laws of Australia and New Zealand.