Privacy Policy
Ausfilm recognises that your privacy is very important and that users have a right to control users’ personal information. Ausfilm knows that providing personal information is an act of trust and Ausfilm takes that seriously. The Ausfilm Privacy Policy is in accordance, and in full compliance, with the Guidelines for Federal and ACT Government World Wide Websites issued by the Australian Privacy Commissioner. Unless users give explicit consent to act otherwise, the following policy will govern how Ausfilm handles users’ personal information and safeguards users’ privacy.
Collecting personal information about you.
Whenever you visit the Ausfilm website, our servers automatically record information about your usage of on the site, such as the time of the visit, its duration, and the number of pages you visit. The information Ausfilm collects about you remains anonymous; it is used for aggregate statistical analysis only, and Ausfilm does not link it to any other personal information.
If you log in as a Ausfilm member
When you become an Ausfilm member, Ausfilm collects the personal information you supply, such as name, address and preferences. Other than the profile information you supply, no other personal information is recorded about you. Ausfilm will never record any other personal information without gaining a user’s prior consent. As a member, once you log in to the Ausfilm website, you have complete access to your personal profile and are able to change your details in real-time. Alternatively, if required, you can contact Ausfilm directly and we can amend your personal details on your behalf. By being logged into the Ausfilm site as a member, you are able to subscribe to additional Ausfilm newsletters, or can unsubscribe from the newsletters you currently receive. To log in as a subscriber simply click on the appropriate link within your newsletters, or click here and follow the instructions. Alternatively, you can automatically cancel your subscription by replying to an Ausfilm newsletter email with the subject line marked as ‘unsubscribe’ or by contacting Ausfilm directly. While most unsubscribe requests occur immediately, Ausfilm asks that you allow up to seven working days for your subscription cancellation to be processed.
Ausfilm Cookies.
Cookies are small, harmless text files that are placed on your hard drive, and most Web browsers are set to accept cookies as default. The Ausfilm website uses cookies as part of the statistical analysis of website traffic, and Ausfilm uses cookies to determine whether or not you are a repeat visitor to the Ausfilm website, and common entry/exit points. Ausfilm does not use cookies to capture any personal or sensitive information whatsoever. Ausfilm’s main use of cookies is to provide you with a better website experience by aiding your navigation around the site, and by allowing you to customise elements of your visit, such as by choosing your own personalised homepage images. If you prefer, you can choose for your browser to disable cookies – to do this using Internet Explorer simply click on the task bar, click Tools, then Internet Options, click on the privacy tab, and move the slider to Block all cookies. For different browser types please contact the appropriate vendor for instructions, such as http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx, http://www.netscape.com/ or
http://www.firefoxtutor.com/50/cookies-advanced/ For your reference, Ausfilm cookies are in no way a virus or worm threat.
Using and disclosing your personal information.
Ausfilm does not share, sell, use, or offer its subscriber database information to any other companies, affiliates or third party providers. Ausfilm will not give any personal information to advertisers or any other organisation without a user’s express consent.
The only situations where Ausfilm may disclose any information about you without your consent, or access your communications on our websites, is:
• If Ausfilm believes it is necessary to provide users with a service which you have requested.
• If the law requires it.
• To implement our terms of use.
• To protect the rights or property of Ausfilm, any Ausfilm user, or any member of the public.
• To lessen a serious threat to a person's health or safety.
"Spam" (promotional email).
The Ausfilm policy is not to deliver "spam" (advertising information) in any way, shape or form. Ausfilm’s members database is not made available to any advertiser or affiliate. If Ausfilm’s future policy were ever to differ from its current position, we would first notify you and obtain your consent prior to sending any promotional offerings.
Storage and security of your personal information.
Ausfilm will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to keep secure any information, which Ausfilm holds about you, and to keep this information accurate and up to date. Your information is stored on servers that are protected in controlled facilities.
In addition, Ausfilm’s employees and the contractors who provide services related to our information systems are obliged to respect the confidentiality of any personal information held by Ausfilm. However, Ausfilm will not be held responsible for events arising from unauthorised access to your personal information.
Users can also play an important role in keeping thier personal information secure, by maintaining the confidentiality of any password and accounts used on the Ausfilm website. Please notify Ausfilm immediately if there is any unauthorised use of your account by any other Internet user or any other breach of security.
What to do if you have a problem or question.
Should Ausfilm become aware of any ongoing concerns or problems with the ausfilm.com website, Ausfilm will take these issues seriously and work to address these concerns. If you have any further queries relating to Ausfilm’s privacy policy, or you have a problem or complaint, please contact privacy@ausfilm.com.au
Future changes.
Ausfilm reserves the right to change all published content at any time without prior notification. If Ausfilm’s privacy policy were to be amended at any time, then Ausfilm reserves the right to notify you by posting an updated version of the policy on its website.
Further information on privacy.
For more information about privacy issues in Australia and protecting your privacy, visit the Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner's website http://www.privacy.gov.au
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for information purposes only. The information is provided by Ausfilm, and, while Ausfilm endeavours to keep the information up-to-date and correct, Ausfilm makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Where this website contains links to other websites, Ausfilm does not accept any responsibility for the material on such sites. Ausfilm does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or currency of material contained on any other linked websites. Ausfilm makes no representation that the material contained on other websites does not infringe the intellectual property rights of a third party.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Ausfilm takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond Ausfilm’s control.
Ausfilm owns all copyright subsisting in material contained on this website, except where indicated otherwise. Any reproduction of material from this website must be only for non-commercial or private use and must ensure that Ausfilm is appropriately acknowledged.
