MPF Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how the personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) you may provide on the https://majorprojects.org.au website (“Website”) and any of its related services (collectively, “Services”) is collected, protected, and used. It also describes your rights and choices regarding the use of your Personal Information and how you can access and update it.

By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website or Services.

 

Collection of Information

Our primary focus is on safeguarding your data and ensuring that only minimal information is collected, as necessary to provide and improve our Website and Services.

  • Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect information, such as your IP address and browser details, to identify potential cases of misuse and to generate statistical insights about the usage of our Website and Services. This data is anonymized and not linked to any specific user.
  • User-Provided Information: If you choose to interact with us, such as submitting forms, commenting, or making inquiries, we may collect the data you provide, including your name, email address, and other details necessary to fulfill your request.

 

Use and Processing of Information

We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing support.
  • Operating, maintaining, and improving our Website and Services.

Processing of Personal Information is carried out only when:

  1. You have given your explicit consent for specific purposes.
  2. It is necessary for fulfilling a contract or pre-contractual obligations.
  3. It is required by law or regulations.
  4. It supports legitimate interests pursued by Major Projects Foundation or a third party, provided it does not override your rights.

We will clarify the specific legal basis for processing your data upon request.

 

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or share your Personal Information with unaffiliated third parties. However, we may disclose your information:

  • To trusted service providers assisting us in operating our Website and Services.
  • When required by law, such as in response to legal processes or to protect the safety and rights of others.

Our third-party partners are required to handle your data securely and use it only for the purposes agreed upon.

 

Retention of Information

We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, administrative, or security obligations. Once the retention period expires, your Personal Information will be deleted.

 

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:

  1. Access and Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you in a commonly used format.
  2. Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Erasure: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal or administrative requirements.
  4. Objection: Object to how your data is processed based on legitimate interests.
  5. Restriction: Request limited processing of your data under certain conditions.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

 

Privacy of Children

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.

 

Cookies and Tracking

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and provide basic functionalities, such as saving your preferences and maintaining session information. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

Security of Information

We employ administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

 

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law, detailing the scope and nature of the breach, along with any actions taken to mitigate potential risks.

 

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any Personal Information.

 

Changes and Amendments

We reserve the right to update this Policy at any time. If material changes are made, we will notify you by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our Website and Services after such changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Policy.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your Personal Information, please contact us: