Thank you for visiting aslia.com.au, the website of Australian Sign Language Interpreters’ Association. We respect and protect the privacy of our users. This privacy policy tells you how we collect and use information.
The term “Personal Information” in this privacy policy means any information from which your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.
Scope
The purpose of this website is to provide you with information correct at the time of publication from Australian and overseas sources.
Personal information
If you contact us or purchase services through this website we will collect the email address you nominate and any other identifying information you provide, such as a name or phone number.
ASLIA engages recommended reputable professional website service providers, but not limited to, Stripe, QuickBooks and booking platforms such as TryBooking. ASLIA also subscribes to social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
If you use the shopping cart or members’ portal, your personal information such as credit card details and NAATI credentials, will be collected and held by the engaged service providers and ASLIA. We utilise standard security systems to protect your data. ASLIA monitors any apparent or potential issues regarding the protection of data collected through this website.
ASLIA will use appropriate and relevant data to support its members and stakeholders. Examples includes the monthly newsletter, alerting members to events or administration of same and making available appropriate data for inspection by ASLIA members as per ASLIA’s Constitution rules. All practices and rationales are guided by ASLIA’s policies and procedures and monitored by the Executive Committee.
Other than circumstances such as unlawful activity or serious threats to health and safety, we do not share Personal Information with other external agencies. If you ask us about an issue that needs to be dealt with by another agency, we will provide you with the necessary details to make contact yourself. You may opt out of further contact from us at any time.
How we deal with complaints and requests
You may request access to Personal Information about you that we hold and you may ask us to correct your Personal Information if you find that it is not accurate, up-to-date or complete. You may also make a complaint about our handling of your Personal Information. These services are free of charge.
To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, we will need evidence of your identity before we can grant you access to information about you or change it.
You can contact us by email or send your request, or complaint, to the postal address below. We undertake to respond within 30 days. If the request or complaint will take longer to resolve, we will provide you with a date by which we expect to respond.
How we protect your Personal Information
This website uses reputable hosting platform/s and servers both in Australia and overseas. To help protect the privacy of data and personal information we collect and hold, we maintain physical, technical and administrative safeguards.
We train our employees about the importance of confidentiality and maintaining the privacy and security of your information. Access to your Personal Information is restricted to employees who need it to provide benefits or services to you.
Website analytics
To improve your experience on our site, we may use ‘cookies’. Cookies are an industry standard and most major web sites use them. A cookie is a small text file that our site may place on your computer as a tool to remember your preferences. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.
Our website may contain links to other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. When you go to other websites from here, we advise you to be aware and read their privacy policy.
Our website uses Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers in the United States. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. We use reports provided by Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and webpage usage.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner described in Google’s Privacy Policy- external site and for the purposes set out above. You can opt out of Google Analytics if you disable or refuse the cookie, disable JavaScript, or use the opt-out service provided by Google- external site.
aslia.com.au also uses interfaces with social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. If you choose to “like” or “share” information from this website through these services, you should review the privacy policy of that service. If you are a member of a social media site, the interfaces may allow the social media site to connect your visits to this site with other Personal Information
Our obligations
This online service is bound by the provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles.
Contact us
Contact us about your privacy concerns.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Secretary
ASLIA
PO Box 1300
Parramatta NSW 2124