Privacy policy
Our approach to privacy
We respect your privacy. Our privacy principles embody the National Privacy Principles in the federal Privacy Act 1988.
Traffic data
When visiting this site, a record of your visit is logged. The following information is supplied by your browser:
- the user’s server address
- the user’s operating system (for example Windows, Mac, Linux)
- the user’s top level domain name (for example .com, .gov, .au, .uk)
- the date and time of the visit to the site
- the pages accessed and the documents downloaded
- the previous site visited, and
- the type of browser used.
This information is used for statistical purposes only. No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities except where required by law.
Cookies
Cookies are pieces of information that a website can transfer to your computer when you access information on that site. Cookies can make websites easier to use by storing information about your preferences on a particular website. This information remains on your computer after you close your browser. This website does not use cookies to collect or store your personal information.
Collection and use of information
We don’t collect personal information without your knowledge. We don’t sell, rent, or give your personal information to unrelated third parties without your prior permission unless required by law. When you email us personal information we will record your email address and any other information submitted and we will only use this information for the purpose for which you provided it. We will not disclose your information without your consent.
Security
The security of your personal information is important to us. We do not encrypt visits to this website as no personal data is transmitted when you use this website.
Accuracy
If you think that any information we hold about you is inaccurate, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to ensure that it is corrected.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.
Protecting the privacy of your personal information
In complying with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, Tasmania Medicare Local has developed a Privacy Policy that governs its handling of personal information.
Personal information means information or an opinion (including information or an opinion forming part of a database), whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information or opinion. (p57 Guidelines on Privacy in the Private Health Sector, Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner – October 2001)
Our privacy policy governs:
- what personal information is being collected
- who is collecting personal information
- how personal information is uses
- to whom and under what circumstances personal information is disclosed
- how personal information is stored
In most circumstances, Tasmania Medicare Local will:
- only collect personal information about you with your consent (unless legally required or authorised to do otherwise)
- collect your personal information directly from you (where possible and practicable)
- only collect personal information about you that is necessary and relevant to the functions and/or programs of Tasmania Medicare Local
- use staff to collect your information who are appropriately trained and have a specific role in the purpose for which your personal information is being collected
- only use your personal information for the purpose for which it is collected or for a directly related secondary purpose that you would expect your personal information to be used for (unless legally required or authorised to do otherwise)
- provide you with access to your personal information (unless legally required or authorised to do otherwise)
- only disclose your personal information to a third party with your consent, or where you expect such disclosure, or where we are legally required or authorised to do so
- take reasonable steps to keep your personal information complete, current and accurate
- take reasonable steps to ensure personal information about you is kept secure
Web privacy
In complying with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, Tasmania Medicare Local provides the following advice to users of this web site about the collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information.
The aim of this advice is to inform users of this site about:
- what personal information is being collected
- who is collecting personal information
- how personal information is being used
- access to personal information collected on this site
- security of personal information collected on this site
- What personal information is being collected
Unless this web site asks for specific personal information in order to respond to requests for information or to register users for particular services, only the following information will be collected when you use this site:
- your server address
- your top level domain name (for example .com, .gov, .au, .uk etc)
- the date and time of your visit to the site
- the pages you accessed and the documents downloaded
- the type of browser you are using
This information is collected for statistical purposes and to enable us to improve the navigation functions of our web site
Who is collecting personal information?
The above information is collected by our Internet Service Provider, News Sky Media.
Where this site specifically asks for your personal information (for example to respond to requests for information or to register users for particular services), your personal information will only be collected by staff of Tasmania Medicare Local who have responsibility for responding to such requests or administrating such registrations.
How is personal information used?
Personal information collected on this web site will only be used for the purposes stated at the time of collection. Your personal information will not be added to a mailing list or used for any other purpose without your consent.
Cookies
This web site only uses session cookies and only during a search query of the web site. Our Internet Service Provider has assured us that no cookies are employed on this web site except for those associated with the search engine. The web site statistics for this site are generated from the web logs as outlined above.
Upon closing your browser the session cookie set by this web site is destroyed and no personal information is maintained which might identify you should you visit our web site at a later date.
Cookies can be either “persistent” or “session” based. Persistent cookies are stored on your computer, contain an expiration date, and may be used to track your browsing behaviour upon return to the issuing web site. Session cookies are short-lived, are used only during a browsing session, and expire when you quit your browser.
Access to personal information collected on this site
Unless required by law to do so Tasmania Medicare Local will only disclose personal information collected on this site to a third party if consent has been provided.
Security of personal information collected on this site
This site does not provide facilities to guarantee the secure transmission of information across the Internet. Whilst reasonable efforts are used to provide security, users should be aware that there are inherent risks in the transmission of information across the Internet.
Further Information
For further information about our Privacy Policy please email info@tasmedicarelocal.com.au
This Privacy Statement applies to your interactions with the tasmazia.com.au website.
Tasmazia is committed to assuring your privacy and adheres to the Federal Privacy Commissioner’s Guidelines for Federal Government World Wide Websites which stipulates best practices for ensuring the privacy of individuals.
This privacy statement discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices which are set out in accordance with the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988.
Tasmazia and its owners are solely responsible and liable for all content on this site.
Information Logged
When you visit tasmazia.com.au, we record through our log files, the following information:
- The type of browser and operating system you are using;
- Your top level domain type (for example, .com, .gov, .au, .uk, etc);
- The address of the referring site (for example, the previous site that you visited);
- The date and time of your visit;
- The pages you have accessed, documents downloaded or search terms used; and
- The address to which you linked directly from our site
This information is provided by your browser and will be used for statistical purposes only. No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities, except in the event of an investigation where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant.
Tasmazia will not make an attempt to identify users or their browsing activities. However, in the unlikely event of an investigation, a law enforcement agency or other government agency may exercise its legal authority to inspect our information logs.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of information that an Internet web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site.
This site does not use cookies.
Provision of your contact information
We seek your input and feedback in order to improve the service offered by photonic.com.au. Providing feedback is voluntary and does not in any way affect your access to photonic.com.au.
We will only record your contact information if you send us a message. We will only use this information for the purpose for which you have provided it. Your contact details will not be added to any mailing lists, unless otherwise instructed by you and we will not disclose it without your consent, unless required by law.
Security
This site does not provide facilities for the secure transmission of information across the Internet. Users should be aware that there are inherent risks in transmitting information across the Internet.
Links to other sites
Our website, tasmazia.com.au may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of other web sites and we encourage you to examine each website’s privacy policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, pleasecontact us.