Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 December, 2025

This Privacy Notice explains how and why we might collect, store, and use your information when you visit 2508collaborate.info. Our goal is to hear what the community has to say; we are not selling products or services.

Reading this will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our services.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out our survey or contact us. This includes:

Names

Email addresses

Age bracket

Contact preferences

Interview availability (if you choose to participate)

We do not process sensitive information (such as ethnic origin or religious beliefs).

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your information to understand community feedback and communicate with you. Specifically:

To hear your voice: We collect data to understand your views.

Council Collaboration: This information may be passed on to the Wollongong Council to inform them of community feedback.

Communication: We may use your details to respond to your requests or reach out for interviews if you opted-in.

3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED OR SOLD?

We do not sell your data.

Third Parties: We do not share your information with third-party marketers.

Aside from sharing feedback with Wollongong Council as part of our core mission, your data is kept private.

4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the community goals outlined in this notice.

Data Retention: We will keep your information for no longer than 2 years.

Deletion: After this period, your data will be either deleted or anonymized.

5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We use organizational and technical security measures to protect your data. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure; please only provide information within a secure environment.

6. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Under Australia’s Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

Access or Correct your data: You can ask to see what information we have or ask us to fix mistakes.

Withdraw Consent: You can change your mind about us holding your data at any time.

Lodge a Complaint: If you feel we are handling your data incorrectly, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

7. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?

If you have questions, would like to update your information, or wish to delete your data, please contact us at:

Email: 2508collaborate@gmail.com