Privacy Policy

This document sets out the practices of the interVations in relation to the handling of personal information collected from visitors to interVations websites.

1. Statement of Commitment

interVations respects the privacy rights of all individuals visiting interVations websites and is committed to collecting and storing personal information in an ethical and appropriate manner. Furthermore, interVations is committed to ensuring that all interVations directors, officers, employees and agents comply at all times with the interVations policies and obligations under privacy legislation currently in force in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Hong Kong. interVations has adopted the National Privacy Principles (‘the Principles') contained in the  Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)  of the Commonwealth Government of Australia for the purposes of developing these policies. A copy of the National Privacy Principles is available from the interVations Privacy Officer or via the internet at www.privacy.gov.au.

2. Why do we collect personal information?

When you visit an interVations site, interVations service provider may record your server address, domain name, the date and time of your visit to this site and the pages you viewed. This information is used for statistical and website development purposes only.

We collect personally identifiable information that is specific and volunteered by visitors to interVations websites. This information may include your name, title, company, address, contact telephone number and email address. We may also request other personal information about you as part of an Online Application for current employment opportunities, surveys, special offers or when you request particular services.

This information is typically used for accessing specific site areas and reference material, information requests, submitting resumes and ensuring that communications are relevant.

interVations is committed to complying with the Australian SPAM Act 2003, which relates to how companies deal with 'electronic messaging'. This act outlines strict guidelines covering:

1. Consent . Electronic messages of a commercial nature can only been sent to individuals who have given ‘direct or inferred' consent.      
2. Identify . All Electronic messages of a commercial nature must clearly identify the Company responsible for sending the message      
3. Unsubscribe . All Electronic messages of a commercial nature must contain a functioning ‘Unsubscribe' facility that is in operation for a minimum of 30 days.

For further information regarding the Australian SPAM Act 2003, visit http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_310294.

Where we have obtained your consent, we may send you promotional information from time to time, including details of current issues, future events, or seminars. If you no longer wish to receive this information you may remove your name from our list by either;

- following the 'Unsubscribe' instructions contained within the email
or
- e-mailing Support Services with your full name and email address details.

Once you have requested to Unsubscribe from receiving Electronic messages from interVations you will receive electronic confirmation you have been removed from the list within 5 working days.

Information will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except where it is provided to a contractor or supplier for the purposes of undertaking services which are required for the ordinary administration of the interVations business.

3. Cookies

Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to your computer's hard disk for record-keeping purposes. Cookies also provide us with aggregate information on how people use our website, including identifying the pages visited. This information helps us to make ongoing improvements to our site. Cookies do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's browser. Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies. If you do not wish to receive any cookies you may set your browser to refuse cookies.

The use of cookies can enhance the value to you of what is offered on our website, because they can enable information most relevant to your needs to be easily accessed

4. Storage and security of your personal information

interVations will use reasonable endeavours to keep secure any information which we hold about you, and to keep this information accurate and up to date. Your information is stored on secure servers that are protected in controlled facilities. Information will be kept until it is out of date or no longer required, at which time it will be destroyed or de-identified.

You can also play an important role in keeping your personal information secure, by maintaining the confidentiality of any password and accounts used on the interVations website. Please notify us immediately if there is any unauthorised use of your account by any other Internet user or any other breach of security.

5. You can access, change or delete the information we keep about you

All personal information kept about you is available at any time via direct email request. To access your information, send an contact us with details of your request.

Where you have registered a profile with us when you have purchased products and solutions, you may access and review this information anytime by signing-in using the 'Clients Tools' feature of this website.

6. Links to other Websites

This privacy policy only applies to interVations sites. interVations is not responsible for the privacy practices of organisations linked to interVations websites. Before disclosing your personal information on any other website, we suggest you examine the terms and conditions of use.

7. Enquiries, Complaints and Contact Details

Anyone who requires further information regarding the interVations privacy practices or feels that there has been an unwarranted invasion of their privacy should contact us or the interVations Privacy Officer, on +61 2 8003 5779.

8. Future changes

interVations reserves the right to amend its privacy policy at any time for any reason. An updated version of the policy will be posted on the website.

Updated July 2008