This part of our Privacy Statement explains the type of information that is collected via the Website, how such information is used and under what circumstances and to whom it may be disclosed. The Website has been tested to an advanced level of site security. However, users are advised that there are inherent risks in transmitting information across the internet, including the risk that information sent to or from a website may be intercepted, corrupted or modified by third parties. If you have any security concerns, or if you wish to provide personal information by other means (e.g. by telephone or paper), you may contact Dr Natalie Shaddock using the contact details set out below.

 

What personal information does “the practice” collect from website users?

 

We do not collect your personal information when you only browse our website. We may collect your personal information if you transmit personal information to us through our website or by e-mail. When you use our interactive web-based services we may use your IP address to verify you accessing the service from within Australia as well as other personal information for the purposes of identification and support.

We will only record your email address in the event that you send us an e-mail or you register online and provide your email address as part of the registration process.

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What uses and disclosures occur of personal information collected from our website?

 

We will only use personal information collected via the Website in accordance with the purposes stated in the Privacy Statement. Your e-mail address will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and will not be added to any mailing lists without your prior consent. We will not use or disclose your e-mail address for any other purpose without your consent, unless it is otherwise in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

 

Does the Website use cookies?

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A “cookie” is a small file supplied by us and stored by the web browser software on your computer when you access the Website. (An explanation of cookies can be found at the website of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.)

The Website uses a session cookie for maintaining contact with a user throughout a web browsing session. At the end of your session, you may choose to manually log off and the cookie is immediately deleted. If you do not log off at the end of your session, the Website will automatically log you off after about 20 minutes. This will ensure that no other person has access to information personalised for you. 

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If you wish to use the features of the Website that enable us to personalise the site for you, you must use a browser which is enabled to accept cookies.

 

When you visit our Website we may collect certain information such as browser type, operating system and the website visited immediately before coming to our site.

 

We analyse this non-identifiable website traffic data (including through the use of third-party service providers) on an aggregated basis to improve our services and for statistical purposes.

The Website makes records of your visits and logs the following information for statistical purposes:

• The user’s server address;

• The user’s top-level domain name;

• The date and time of access to the site;

• Pages accessed and documents downloaded;

• The previous site visited; and

• The type of browser software in use.

 

No attempt will be made to identify anonymous users (including users logging on using a pseudonym) or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the Internet Service Provider’s log files.

 

The Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (Google). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyse how users use the Website. Google Analytics anonymously tracks how users interact with the Website, including where they came from, what they did on the Website and whether they completed any transactions on the Website.

 

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of compiling reports on the website activity and providing other services relating to the Website and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

 

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

 

Our Website has links to other websites not controlled or owned by us. We are not responsible for these sites or any consequence of your use of those sites. We recommend that you review the privacy statements of those external websites so that you can understand their privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy statements or practices of external websites.

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Prepared by RWS. Ph 1300 073 239.      Date: 25/08/2025                                                          

Disclaimer of Liability. RWS is a consultancy service only. RWS nor its contributors shall be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility for anyone’s use of the information.