This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by Comics Network Australia (we, us, or our) via the website located at www.comx.net.au (Website).
1. What Information Do We Collect?
The kind of Personal Information that we collect from you will depend on how you use the Website. The Personal Information we may collect and hold about you includes:
- Login credentials
- Email address
- Name
- Phone number
- Address
Types of Information
The Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) (Privacy Act) defines types of information, including Personal Information and Sensitive Information.
- Personal Information: Information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable:
- (a) Whether the information or opinion is true or not; and
- (b) Whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not.
- Sensitive Information: Information or opinion about an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record, or health information.
Sensitive Information will only be used by us:
- (a) For the primary purpose for which it was obtained;
- (b) For a secondary purpose directly related to the primary purpose; and
- (c) With your consent or where required or authorised by law.
2. How We Collect Your Personal Information
- (a) We may collect Personal Information from you whenever you input such information into the Website, related app, or provide it to us in any other way.
- (b) We may also collect cookies from your computer to identify your use of the Website and help customise your Website experience. Generally, cookies do not identify you personally.
- (c) We generally don’t collect Sensitive Information. When we do, we will comply with the guidelines for Sensitive Information usage.
- (d) Where reasonable and practicable, we collect your Personal Information directly from you. However, if we receive information from a third party, we will take steps to inform you about the data received.
3. Purpose of Collection
- (a) To provide you with the best service experience possible on the Website and keep you informed about our business developments.
- (b) To share Personal Information with our service providers who assist in operating the Website.
- (c) By using the Website, you consent to receiving direct marketing material. We will only send such material if collected directly from you and it’s relevant to your use. You can opt-out through an unsubscribe link provided in our communications.
4. Security, Access, and Correction
- (a) We store your Personal Information securely to protect it from unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or disclosure. Information is retained for up to 7 years in line with record-keeping obligations and then securely destroyed or anonymized.
- (b) The Australian Privacy Principles permit you to:
- (i) Obtain access to the Personal Information we hold about you (Australian Privacy Principle 12).
- (ii) Correct inaccurate Personal Information (Australian Privacy Principle 13).
- (c) To request access or correction, please contact us in writing using the details at the bottom of this policy.
5. Complaint Procedure
If you have a complaint about how we handle your Personal Information, please contact us using the details below. Complaints will be reviewed by Shane Syddall, and we may seek further clarification from you. If your complaint is valid, we will address the issue in consultation with you. If unresolved, you may refer the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
6. Overseas Transfer
Your Personal Information may be transferred or stored overseas. If it’s sent to a country with data protection laws similar to the Australian Privacy Principles, we won’t be liable for breaches in that jurisdiction. If sent to a country without comparable laws, we’ll take steps to secure a contractual commitment to safeguard your information.
7. How to Contact Us About Privacy
If you have queries, seek access to your Personal Information, or wish to make a complaint, contact us at: