Privacy Policy

Last updated June 20, 2024

Gippsland Skies Pty Ltd (Gippsland Skies) is committed to providing quality information to you. This policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information. 

We have adopted the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act) and when handling your Personal Information we comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). The APPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information. 

A copy of the APPs may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/. 

Terminology 

In this policy, the expressions "we", "us" and "our" are references to Gippsland Skies. The expressions "you" and "your" refer to each and every individual whose personal information we may handle from time to time. 

What is Personal Information and why do we collect it? 

Personal Information is any information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable:   

  • whether the information or opinion is true or not; and 

  • whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not. 

Examples of Personal Information we collect includes, but are not limited to: 

  • your name,  

  • contact details, including email addresses, phone and facsimile numbers; and 

  • other information from which you are identifiable or reasonably identifiable.  

Some Personal Information may include Sensitive Information (described and defined below).  

How do we collect Personal Information?  

Our preference is to collect Personal Information about an individual directly from that individual unless it is unreasonable or impracticable for us to do so.   

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.   

Personal Information will generally be collected from the following sources: 

  • interviews between us and you; 

  • correspondence between us and you, including by telephone and facsimile, by email, via our website www.gippslandskies.com.au, including any forums you complete;  

  • from your website;  

  • from publicly available sources, including media and publications 

  • from cookies; and  

  • from third parties.  

Why do we collect Personal Information?  

We may use and disclose your Personal Information for the primary purpose for which we collected your Personal Information, for reasonably (or directly if the Personal Information is Sensitive Information) related secondary purposes within your reasonable expectations and where required by law, including, but not limited to: 

  • sharing details of the proposed Gippsland Skies project and its development process with you; and  

  • public engagement, including engaging in community benefit opportunities;  

  • providing information to you;

  • marketing, including for community events and pop-ups.

  • providing general promotional material which we believe may be useful to you, 

  • sending news and information to you about our activities, 

  • monitoring who is accessing the website or using services offered on the website,  

  • profiling the type of people accessing the website,

  • responding to your issues, complaints or inquiries. and

  • if you apply for a job with Gippsland Skies. 

You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.

Sensitive Information 

Sensitive Information is defined in the Privacy Act and includes information or an opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information. 

Sensitive Information will only be used by us: 

  • for the primary purpose for which it was obtained; 

  • for a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose; and 

  • with your consent; or where required or authorised by law.

We do not use Sensitive Information to engage in direct marketing. 

Third Parties 

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party. 

Disclosure of Personal Information 

To the extent permitted by the Privacy Act and other applicable privacy laws, your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following: 

  • third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and 

  • where required or authorised by law. 

  • for data storage (including in overseas locations) via third party cloud services

  • to Gippsland Skies shareholders (who could be located overseas) or consultants we may use (who may also be located overseas) to assist us in providing information to you, responding to your query or analysis associated with the information you have provided.

 Security of Personal Information 

We will take steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to protect the Personal Information we hold from misuse or loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. 

We will also take steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to destroy or de-identify Personal Information once we no longer need it for the purpose for which the information may be used, disclosed or retained under the Privacy Act. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in files as an electronic record or in paper form which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years. 

Access to your Personal Information 

You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing using the contact details provided below. 

We will not charge any fee for your access request, but may charge a reasonable administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information. 

In order to protect your Personal Information we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information. 

Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information 

It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you. 

Policy Updates 

This Policy may change from time to time in order to maintain our compliance with applicable law or following an update to our internal practices. We will do this by updating this policy on our website at www.gippslandskies.com.au. You may obtain a copy of our current policy from our website or by contacting us via the details below.   

You may not be directly notified of such a change so please ensure that you regularly check this policy so you are fully aware of any changes or updates. 

Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries 

If you have any queries or complaints about this policy please contact us at: 

Email: info@gippslandskies.com.au 

We will use reasonable efforts to deal promptly with complaints and inquiries and, in any event, acknowledge your complaint within a reasonable timeframe.  

If you are not satisfied with how we manage your complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.