Privacy

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• E-mail Management
• Links to other sites

Thank you for visiting the Government Online Directory and reviewing our privacy statement. Our policy is to respect and protect the privacy of our users. This policy statement tells you how we collect information and how we use it. The use of the term "Personal Information" in this privacy statement means any information from which your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained. With respect to the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information, the Government Online Directory adheres to the Guidelines for Federal and ACT Government World Wide Websites issued by The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner.

We do not collect personal information about you when you visit the Government Online Directory. You can visit our site without telling us who you are or revealing other personal information, unless you choose to provide such information to us. The information we receive depends upon what you do when visiting our site.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how people use this website. The information we obtain from Google Analytics is used to help us understand users' needs so that we can offer a better user experience.

Google Analytics uses 'cookies' to collect information about which pages you visit, how long you are on the site, how you got there (for example from a search engine, a link, an advertisement etc) and what you select. Information collected by the cookies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner described in Google's Privacy Policy 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.

Email Management - Collection of Personal Information

When you email us:

We seek feedback from you in order to improve the service offered by the Government Online Directory.

• We will only record your email address if you send us a message or provide it in our feedback form
• It will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it
• It will not be added to a mailing list
• We will not disclose it without your consent.

Please Note: The Department of Finance and Deregulation recognises the insecure nature of email and while every effort to maintain your confidentiality will be made, we are unable to guarantee the privacy of information transmitted via this system.

If you do not wish to send your comments using email, you can send it in writing to the following postal address:

Government Online Directory
AGIMO
Department of Finance and Deregulation
John Gorton Building
King Edward Terrace
PARKES ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA

Links to other sites

This website contains links to other sites. Directory.gov.au is not responsible for the content and the privacy practices of other websites and encourages you to examine each site's privacy policies.