Privacy Policy

This website collects limited personal information to verify genuine participation in opinions and petitions. Personal information is handled carefully and in accordance with Australian privacy principles.

What information is collected

The website may collect the following information when a person submits support for an opinion or petition:

• Full name
• Email address
• Postcode
• Optional comments or suggestions

Only the information necessary to verify genuine participation is collected.

Why information is collected

Personal information is collected to:

• Confirm genuine support and prevent duplicate submissions
• Maintain the integrity of published support numbers
• Allow contact if clarification is required

Personal information is not collected for marketing purposes.

What is shared publicly

Support totals may be published to show how much support an opinion or petition has received. Where appropriate, supporter information may be summarised (for example, total numbers or first name and postcode only).

Email addresses and other personal contact details are never published or shared without explicit consent.

Data storage and retention

Personal information is stored securely and is accessible only to the website administrator. Information is retained only for as long as necessary to support the civic purpose of the platform.

Reasonable steps are taken to protect data from misuse, loss or unauthorised access.

Access, correction and removal

Individuals may request access to, correction of, or removal of their personal information by contacting the website administrator.

Reasonable steps will be taken to respond to such requests in accordance with Australian privacy principles.

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