futurework.org.au
Effective Date: 8 May 2025
Welcome to futurework.org.au (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at futurework.org.au, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter
- Complete a contact or enquiry form
- Register for an account or event
- Leave a comment on a blog post
- Otherwise interact with our website
The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share with us.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit futurework.org, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. WordPress and various plugins installed on this site may set cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Maintain your login session (if applicable)
- Analyse site traffic and usage patterns
- Support comment functionality
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our site. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
3. Mailchimp & Email Marketing
We use Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC, to manage our mailing list and send newsletters or updates.
3.1 How We Use Mailchimp
When you subscribe to our mailing list, your name and email address are transmitted to and stored on Mailchimp’s servers. Mailchimp may use this information to:
- Deliver emails on our behalf
- Track email opens, clicks, and engagement
- Manage unsubscribes and list hygiene
Mailchimp’s data is stored on servers located in the United States. By subscribing to our mailing list, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States in accordance with Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy.
3.2 Your Choices
You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. After unsubscribing, we will remove you from our active list; however, some information may be retained by Mailchimp as required by their data retention policies.
For more information on Mailchimp’s data practices, please review their Privacy Policy at: mailchimp.com/legal/privacy
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our website
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (where you have opted in)
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
- To analyse website usage and improve our content and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services, including:
- Mailchimp (email marketing and list management)
- Hosting provider (website infrastructure)
- WordPress plugins (site functionality)
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics, if applicable)
These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymise it.
Mailchimp may retain subscriber data in accordance with their own data retention policies following unsubscription.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. Our website is served over HTTPS, and we keep our WordPress installation and plugins updated to address known security vulnerabilities.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by futurework.org.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy law, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your continued use of futurework.org after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: admin@futurework.org.au