Introduction

The Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWI) respects and upholds the rights of individuals to privacy in relation to personal information.

The OWI undertakes, as a policy, not to interfere with an individuals Privacy rights in the way it collects, uses or discloses the personal information of any persons who provide it with such information in the course of carrying out its operations.  

This policy, which applies to all personal information collected, held and used by the OWI, demonstrates that commitment to privacy.

The OWI will comply with National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Act). It does not propose being a party to an “approved privacy code.”

Collection 

The OWI will, at all times, collect personal information in a fair and lawful manner. It will usually collect information directly from its stakeholders in Australia, or from other organisations (such as national sporting bodies) who supply athlete personal data and performance information.

Quality 

The OWI will take all necessary steps to ensure that any personal data we collect use or disclose is up to date and accurate.

Use

The OWI only collects personal information that is necessary for one or more of its activities or functions.

Personal information may be used from time to time for marketing purposes however, in all such cases, you will be given the option of not receiving further communications of that nature.  

Security

The OWI will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is secure from any misuse, unauthorised access, modifications or disclosure.

Openness and Accountability

The OWI does not normally contract out services that involve disclosing personal information and personal information will not normally be disclosed to third parties. It the OWI contracts out any of its functions it will seek a commitment from the other contracting party that it will treat all personal information in accordance with the Act and this Privacy Policy.

Exemptions

There are no exemptions from the Act, which apply to, and no laws which require the OWI to collect personal information.

Website

This Privacy Policy covers the OWI owned and operated website www.owia.org and www.wintersports.com.au.

The OWI takes reasonable steps to protect the security of personal information (including cookie information) in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Cookies may be used on some areas of the OWI website. A cookie is a small file placed on a users hard drive which track website navigation. For example, a cookie can be used to store registration information so that a user does not need to re-enter it on subsequent visits.

If you are concerned about cookies, most browsers have an option, which permits users to refuse a cookie. A user can refuse a cookie and still fully navigate our website.

In order to collect user statistics we may anonymously log information, and identify categories of users by items such as domains and browser types.

Unfortunately, no one can guarantee that data passing over the Internet cannot be intercepted or used by unauthorised third parties. Accordingly although, the OWI works hard to protect that information it cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to it. Once the OWI receives information that you have transmitted to it, the OWI will undertake reasonable steps to preserve the security of that information in its own systems.

This policy applies only to an OWI website. It does not apply to any other website even those that may be linked to the OWI website. When visiting another website you should read the Privacy Policy applicable to that website.

Contact

If you have any queries in relation to this policy or its administration or if you would like more details of what sort of personal information the OWI holds, for what purpose and how it collects, holds, uses and discloses that information or if you have a complaint about a breach of privacy then you should contact the OWI on (03) 9686 2977 or on email at office@owia.org.

Changes to this Policy

The OWI reserves the right to change this Policy at any time. Changes are effective upon posting on the website. You should periodically visit the website to review the current terms of the Privacy Policy.