Privacy Policy
Sea Forest is committed to ensuring your privacy is protected.
This policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.
We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The APPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of Personal Information.
A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australia Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au
Definitions
Personal Information means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable whether the information or opinion is true or not; and whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not.
Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to Include information or opinion about such things as an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record, or health information.
What personal information we collect
The type of personal information we collect, and hold will depend on the nature of your dealings with us. We only collect personal information that is necessary to perform the functions and activities associated with your involvement with us, including employment.
We may collect personal information from you including, your name, postal and residential address, email address, telephone numbers, age, date of birth, occupation/job title, name of employer, credit card and bank account details, tax file number, location information and superannuation details.
We may also collect your contact preference, communication history and transaction history with us.
It may also be necessary to collect sensitive information from you including information about any medical conditions you have, emergency contact details and dietary requirements – for example, for an event that you are attending.
We deliberately seek to limit the collection of sensitive information.
How we collect personal information
We will generally collect personal information directly from the owner of the personal information. We will endeavour to only ask you for personal information that is reasonably necessary for the activities you are seeking to be involved in.
We solicit and collect personal information when advertising for employment, email correspondence, expressions of interest, participation in an event, merch sales and volunteer opportunities. This collection may be via third-party platforms such as Squarespace.
We may collect personal information for individuals such as staff members, people making enquiries, customers, volunteers, contractors, and investors.
We will generally obtain consent from the owner of personal information to collect their personal information. Sensitive information is only collected;
· For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
· For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
· With your consent, or where required or authorised by law.
Use and Disclosure Information
Sea Forest Ltd will only use and disclose personal information for the purpose for which the information was initially collected. Any other circumstances in which the information will be used for related only to internal auditing, administration, or events lists.
Security and Data Storage
Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
When Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in personnel or client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.
Direct Marketing
If a user does not want to receive direct marketing (email) from Sea Forest Ltd, the individual is able to opt out of communications at any stage. This can be done via the unsubscribe feature on emails they receive or by requesting directly to privacy@seaforest.com.au
Complaints
Please direct any complaints you may have about this Privacy Policy to:
The Privacy Officer
All customers have the option to decide how their data can be used.