Privacy Notice

About this Privacy Statement

This privacy statement explains how the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program (NWSFTCP) website collects, uses and discloses information provided through this website. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and handling personal information in accordance with applicable Western Australian legislation and government policies.

Further information about DBCA's management of personal information is available in Corporate Policy Statement 29 – Privacy of Personal Information

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using this website, including:

·         Name

·         Email address

·         Message  responses

This information is collected only where necessary to provide services, respond to enquiries

Website Visit Information

When you visit this website, technical information may be automatically collected, including:

·         Your IP address or server address

·         Domain name (for example, .com.au, .gov.au)

·         Date and time of access

·         Pages viewed

·         Files downloaded

·         Referring website

·         Browser type and operating system

·         Device information used to access the site

Some of this information may be considered personal information.

How We Collect Information

Information You Provide

Most personal information is collected directly from you when you:

·         Contact us by email or other means provided through the website

Providing personal information is voluntary; however, failure to provide requested information may limit our ability to respond to your enquiry or provide requested services.

Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site and to improve website functionality and performance.

Cookies are small data files placed on your device by your web browser. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymous information about website usage. These services help us understand visitor behaviour and improve the website. No personally identifiable information is intentionally collected through these analytics services.

Use of Information

The information collected through this website may be used to:

·         Respond to enquiries and requests

·         Improve website content and functionality

·         Monitor website performance and security

·         Meet legal, regulatory and reporting obligations

Information will generally only be used for the purpose for which it was collected or for a directly related purpose.

Disclosure of Information

Personal information may be disclosed:

·         Where required by law

·         To authorised government agencies

·         To contracted service providers supporting the operation of the website

·         Where consent has been provided by the individual concerned

DBCA will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is protected when disclosed to third parties

Website Security

DBCA takes reasonable steps to protect information held through the NWSFTCP website from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, modification or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, personal information held about you by contacting DBCA.

For privacy enquiries, please contact: Email: privacy@dbca.wa.gov.au