Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 28 March 2025
At SciComm Strategy (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988.
By using our website SciCommStrategy.com and our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:
a. Personal Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment details (for clients purchasing services)
- Contact information
b. Non-Personal Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and interactions with the website
- Cookies and tracking technologies (explained below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with you about our services
- To process payments and transactions
- To enhance website security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
- To analyse website usage and trends
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and actions on the site.
You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps include encryption, secure servers, and access control.
However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While we make efforts to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
- To service providers who help us operate our website or deliver our services (e.g., banks for payment processing, hosting services, etc.)
- When required to do so by law or legal process (e.g., to comply with a subpoena or government request)
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of SciComm Strategy, its users, or the public
6. Access and Correction of Your Information
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
If you wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact us at lorel@scicommstrategy.com . We may request identification to verify your identity before providing access or making corrections.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any incorrect or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal information.
- Opt-out: You can choose to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at lorel@scicommstrategy.com .
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the document. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for the most up-to-date information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact us at:
Lorel Colgin
SciComm Strategy
lorel@scicommstrategy.com
Disclaimer:
This privacy policy template is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. We recommend consulting a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
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