Privacy Policy

Introduction

Understanding Animal Research Oceania (UAR Oceania) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used and protected when you visit the UAR Oceania Asia Network website.

UAR Oceania is an Australian non-profit organisation. This website is operated in Australia and is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information we collect

Most areas of this website can be used without providing personal information.

However, we may collect personal information when you:

contact us through the website

register for events

subscribe to communications or updates

request information about the Network

apply for membership

The information collected may include:

name

organisation

email address

country or region

other information voluntarily provided through contact forms or registration forms

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the operation of the Network and our services.

How we use information

Personal information collected through this website may be used to:

respond to enquiries

provide information about the Asia Network

administer membership enquiries

manage event registrations

improve the website and services we provide

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties.

Website analytics and technical information

Like most websites, this site may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit, including:

IP address

browser type

pages visited

referring websites

time and date of visits

This information is used for website analytics, security monitoring and to improve the functionality of the site. It does not usually identify individual users.

Analytics services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Disclosure of information

We may disclose personal information when necessary to:

operate the website and its services

administer events or communications

comply with Australian law

Where service providers are used (for example website hosting or event platforms), they are required to handle information securely and only for the purposes specified.

We will not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties without consent unless required by law.

International visitors

The UAR Oceania Asia Network website may be accessed by visitors from many countries.

By providing personal information through this website, you acknowledge that your information may be stored and processed in Australia, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

UAR Oceania seeks to handle personal information in a manner consistent with internationally recognised privacy standards.

Data security

UAR Oceania takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. Users should take appropriate care when submitting information online.

Access and correction

You may request access to personal information held about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or out of date.

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

Understanding Animal Research Oceania Email: ajlear@uaroceania.org

Updates to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices.

The most current version will always be available on this website.