Privacy Policy – Digital Freedom Project
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Digital Freedom Project (“we”, “our”, “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, hold and disclose personal information through our website (https://www.thedigitalfreedomproject.org.au, https://www.digitalfreedomproject.org.au, https://www.thedigitalfreedomproject.org, https://www.digitalfreedomproject.org) and related digital platforms used to support our campaign.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and handling of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Who we are
The Digital Freedom Project Incorporated, trading as Digital Freedom Project, is a not-for-profit organisation based in Australia advocating for the protection of Australians’ digital rights and freedoms.
Registered address: 6 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Email: info@digitalfreedomproject.org.au
We are responsible for the personal information handling practices described in this Policy.
3. What personal information we collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- your name;
- your email address;
- your telephone or mobile number;
- your postal address (if provided);
- information you provide when signing a petition, subscribing to updates, donating (if applicable), or contacting us;
- technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date/time of access collected via cookies or analytics tools;
- any other information you voluntarily provide when interacting with our campaign.
4. How we collect personal information
We collect information when you:
- complete a form on our website (e.g. petition sign-ups, newsletter subscriptions or contact forms);
- correspond with us by email, phone or social media;
- interact with our digital content (through cookies or analytics, where permitted by law); or
- share information through third-party platforms (e.g. petition tools or email marketing services) with your consent.
5. Why we collect personal information
We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information to:
- keep you informed about our campaigns, newsletters and events (if you’ve opted in);
- manage petitions, supporter lists and communications related to our advocacy work;
- analyse engagement and improve our campaign content and website experience;
- comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and
- carry out any other related purpose for which you have provided consent.
6. Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose personal information to:
- our volunteers, contractors or service providers assisting with campaign operations (e.g. email marketing platforms, petition management, web hosting or analytics providers);
- third parties where required or permitted by law (e.g. government agencies or law enforcement); and
- any other party with your explicit consent.
If personal information is transferred outside Australia, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient complies with privacy standards equivalent to those under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
7. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve the functionality of our digital campaigns. Cookies may collect information such as your IP address and browser details.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly as a result.
8. Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, including via technical and administrative safeguards.
Information is retained only for as long as needed for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When no longer required, we will safely destroy or de-identify it.
9. Access, correction and deletion
You may request access to personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, or request its deletion (where permitted by law).
Please contact us using the details in section 12. We will respond within a reasonable time and may charge a small fee if allowed by law.
10. Complaints and disputes
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@digitalfreedomproject.org.au. We will investigate and respond to your concern.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via www.oaic.gov.au.
11. Children
Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been provided without consent, we will delete or anonymise it.
12. Contact us
The Digital Freedom Project Incorporated
Email: info@digitalfreedomproject.org.au
Postal Address: Suite 1107, 6 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
13. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest version. Significant changes will be notified via our website or by email (if we have your address). We encourage you to review this page periodically.
14. Legal and regulatory framework
We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We also comply with other applicable Australian laws relating to privacy, data protection, and electronic communications.
15. Disclaimer
While we take reasonable measures to safeguard your information, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for unauthorised access, use or disclosure of personal information beyond our reasonable control.
Your use of our website and participation in our campaign activities is at your own risk.
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