Website privacy statement
The Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) values and is committed to protecting your
privacy. We handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act
2014 (Vic) (PDP Act) and other applicable legislation.
This privacy statement only applies to the information automatically collected from you as a result of
your visit to our website, mallee.rcs.vic.gov.au. For information about our broader collection, use,
and disclosure of personal information, please refer to our Privacy and Data Protection Policy.
We may update this privacy statement from time to time. Any changes to this privacy statement will be
published on this website.
Collection of web analytics data
We use Google Analytics software to collect information about your interaction with our website.
When you visit our website, your web browser automatically sends certain information to Google
Analytics. The information collected includes:
- network location and IP address;
- the date and time of your visit to our website;
- the type of web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari etc.) and operating
system (e.g. Windows 10, Mac OS X etc.) you are using; - Flash version, JavaScript support, screen resolution and screen colour processing ability;
- referring site details (such as the URL that you came through to arrive at our website);
- pages visited and the time spent on each page;
- documents downloaded and search terms used; and
- the forms accessed on our website.
We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means that when Google Analytics receives IP addresses,
it is then anonymised. You can find more information about IP anonymisation, or how Google
Analytics collects and processes data here.
Our website also uses Google Fonts. When you access our website, the required fonts are loaded
into your browser cache so that texts and fonts can be displayed correctly. In doing so, some data
(such as your IP address) is sent to Google Fonts. You can find more information on Google Fonts
here.
Use of web analytics data
We use this information for statistical purposes, such as to analyse, measure, and report on data
about our website traffic and visits. This information helps us understand general user trends at an
aggregate level, and improve our website, content, and user experience.
We may also use this information for security audits to protect against threats from hackers or other
security purposes.
We do not use this information to identify you or match it with any other personal information that we
may collect from you, unless required to do so as part of an internal investigation or for a law
enforcement-related purpose, in accordance with the PDP Act.
Your site visit data is collected under the authority of Information Privacy Principle 1.1 of the PDP Act
for the purposes stated above.
Disclosure of web analytics data
We do not disclose your site visit data to third parties without your consent, unless we are required or
authorised to do so by law. In the event of an investigation into suspected unlawful or improper
activity, a law enforcement or government agency may use its legal authority to inspect our web
server’s records (e.g. in relation to hacking or abusive messages).
Use of cookies
Cookies are small files that are transferred to your web browser when you visit a website. These files
contain certain pieces of information that help you navigate the website efficiently. Cookies are used
to save information about your interaction with a website – for example, your login details,
preferences, and how and when you use a website. They cannot be used to run programs or deliver
viruses to your computer.
Our website uses session cookies which are stored in temporary memory, and are not retained after
you close the browser session. Google Analytics may also set or collect first-party cookies to collect
information on website usage statistics.
Can I opt out of the collection of web analytics data?
You cannot opt out of the automatic collection of information that is used for analytical purposes,
however you may choose to disable cookies or delete any individual cookie. If you choose to disable
cookies, the website may not function fully and your ability to browse, read, and download information
contained on our website may be impaired. However, you may still access our services by contacting
our office via other methods such as telephone, email, or mail.
Collection of other information
In addition to web analytics data, we may also collect other personal information that you choose to
give us, or which may be required to access a particular service. This includes information collected
via online forms, events and training registration, or when subscribing to receive newsletters.
Whenever we ask you to provide personal information for other purposes, we will provide you with
notice specific to that collection. For further information on how we handle your personal information,
please refer to our general Privacy and Data Protection Policy.
Social media
We use Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to communicate with the public about our work. We may
collect any personal information that you provide us via social media under section 8C of the PDP
Act, for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. Any personal information we collect
via social media will be handled appropriately and in line with our general Privacy and Data Protection
Policy.
The social media platforms may also collect your personal information for its own purposes. When
you agree to their terms of service and privacy policy, you agree to your information being transferred
outside Victoria. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not post any personal
information (including phone numbers and email addresses) in your comment, tweet, or reply.
Additionally, please do not share personal information about others via social media.
Links to non-Mallee CMA websites
This privacy statement does not apply to any external websites that are linked on the Mallee CMA
website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. When you
visit other websites, we recommend you read the privacy statements or policies of these websites
before providing personal information.
Security of your personal information
Under the PDP Act, we have a responsibility to protect your personal information. We take reasonable
steps to make sure that your personal information is protected from misuse, loss, and unauthorised
access, modification, or disclosure. Access to systems, applications, and the information that we
collect is limited to authorised staff members only.
Further, any personal information that we collect and use for identifying user trends (for example, IP
address) is aggregated and anonymised when generating reports.
Access and Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, documents that contain your personal information which
are in our possession. For information on how to make a request for access or correction, please
contact us via the details below.
In some cases, requests for access or correction will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Vic).
Contact us
For further information about this privacy statement or how we handle personal information, please
contact us on 03 5001 8600 or by email at info@malleecma.com.au.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this website is for the dissemination of information free of charge for the benefit of the
public.
Accuracy of information
We monitor the quality of the information available on this website and we regularly update our
content and information. We may amend, delete, add to, or otherwise revise any information or
materials contained on this website at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to monitor any
such changes.
We do not guarantee or accept legal liability whatsoever arising from or connected to, the accuracy,
reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained on this website or on any linked site.
To the extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any loss (including loss from viruses) caused
by use or reliance on this website.
We recommend that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to their use of this website
and that users carefully evaluate the accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance of the material
on the website for your purposes.
The material on this website is a summary only of the subject matter covered and is not intended to
be nor should it be relied on as a substitute for legal or other professional advice. Users should obtain
any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances.
Links to and from this website
This website contains links to external websites that we do not control. While we take reasonable care
when linking external websites, we have no control over the content of the linked sites, or changes
that may occur to the content on those sites. It is the responsibility of the user to make their own
decisions about the accuracy, currency, reliability and correctness of information contained in linked
external websites.
Links to external websites do not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation of any material on
those sites or of any third party products or services offered by, from or through those websites. Users
of links provided by this website are responsible for being aware of which organisation is hosting the
website they visit.
You may create a link to this website provided that the link does not misrepresent us or this website,
or any information it contains.
Data and systems integrity
You acknowledge that we will not be responsible for any corruption or failed transmission of any
information attributable to your computer system or to the system or any act or omission of your
Internet Service Provider.
You agree not to use any device, software or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper
working of this website.
You acknowledge that access to this website may not be continuous or uninterrupted at all times, and
may be interfered with by factors or circumstances outside of our control.
