Cookies policy
Cookies policy
- Purpose
- What are Cookies?
- How we use Cookies
- Compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and
- Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
- Types of Cookies we use
- Managing Cookie preferences
Purpose
The purpose of this cookie policy is to provide clear and transparent information about how we use cookies on our website, ensuring that visitors understand the types of data collected, how it is used, and how their privacy is protected. We are committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), ensuring that any personal information collected through cookies is managed responsibly and securely. This policy also outlines users' rights to control their cookie preferences, ensuring informed consent and enabling a personalised and secure browsing experience.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that store small pieces of information on your device when you browse our website. They help improve website functionality, ensure security, and provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and analysing usage patterns.
How we use Cookies
We use both first-party cookies, which are essential for website functionality and do not collect personal data, and third-party cookies, which allow us to improve website performance, deliver relevant advertisements, and enhance security.
Compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
As part of our commitment to privacy, the collection and handling of data through cookies comply with the following APPs:
- APP 1: Transparent management of personal information, providing clear policies on how we collect, store, and manage cookie-related data.
- APP 3: Only necessary data is collected through cookies, and consent is obtained for non-essential cookies.
- APP 5: Users are notified of our cookie use upon visiting the site, with transparency on how their information will be used.
- APP 6: Personal data collected via cookies is only used for expected purposes, such as website improvement or marketing, and only with user consent.
- APP 7: Explicit consent is obtained for marketing-related cookies.
- APP 11: We ensure that personal information collected through cookies is securely managed, with measures to prevent misuse or unauthorised access.
Types of Cookies we use
Managing Cookie preferences
Users can manage their cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or via their browser settings. We provide links to support documents for popular browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer to assist with cookie management.
Contacting us
If you would like to access or correct your personal information held by us, or wish to make a complaint about the way we have collected, used, held, or disclosed your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Phone: 1800 770 122
Email: privacyofficer@schf.org.au
Mail: Privacy Officer, Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, Locked Bag 9002, WESTMEAD NSW 2145
If you want to obtain additional information about your privacy rights and how you can enforce them, please contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
