AusCause Privacy Policy

We understand the value of your personal information provided by you on AusCause, which is why we give you a strong and protected Privacy Policy which gives you control over your information. This privacy policy is intended to inform you about AusCause policies and practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of the personal information you submit to us through our site.

AusCause ("AusCause", "us" or "we" respects the privacy of the users and visitors to this site).

"Personal Information" means Information which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity like your name, address, email address, or phone number, as well as other non-public information which is associated with the abovementioned.

 PRIVACY POLICY

AusCause.com.au is committed to safeguarding your privacy online and has prepared this Privacy Policy to illustrate our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information through the online community Web site, www.AusCause.com.au (the "Community").

AusCause Customer Privacy Policy only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you online. For some services, we either collect or transfer personal information to a service provider you have selected, or you may visit other merchants through links on our site who may collect and use your personal information. In those cases the third-party service provider or merchant's privacy policy will govern how your information is handled. We encourage you to ask questions and to be very cautious before you disclose your personal information to others. However, your privacy is our priority and we try and ensure that it is protected at various levels.

HOW DO WE USE INFORMATION

All registered users/members of AusCause.com.au must click the "I AGREE" checkbox on the registration form to agree to the AusCause.com.au Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Consequently, all registered users agree that certain profile information is accessible to other registered users.

We receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with us. For example, like many Web sites, we use "cookies," and we obtain certain types of information when your Web browser accesses AusCause.com.au. We also obtain information about you from other sources such as your IP address, web browser & domain server and add it to our account information.

AusCause.com.au records IP addresses for system administration purposes. This information is used to detect server problems, monitor traffic patterns, analyze trends, administer the website, track member user patterns, and identify the most popular areas of the website and to deliver content which is most relevant to registered members. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information and are only used to gather broad demographic information for cumulative use, except in the case of fraud.

We do not collect Credit Card Information from you. Your transactions with Malls listed at AusCause website are governed by their terms and conditions and privacy policy.

REASONS BEHIND COLLECTING INFORMATION

Our primary goal in collecting Personal Information from you such as name, E-mail address, zip code, sex, date of birth, country is to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience while using our site. We also use this data to send promotional information, to enhance the operation of our site and administer our systems.

If you post any information on any of our blogs, testimonials, forums, message boards, or any other input method we provide, such information shall be available to other members of the Community and other Web site visitors.

OFFER SERVICES TO OTHERS

 If a member elects to use our "Services to others" function, we ask them for the friend's email address and automatically send such friend a one-time e-mail inviting them to visit the Cause Page specified by the member. This information is stored temporarily for the sole purpose of sending this one-time e-mail.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY OF CONTACT INFORMATION

Except as described in this Privacy Policy, we will not share your Contact Information with third parties, unless such disclosure is necessary (as determined in our sole discretion) to comply with a court order or other legal process or protect the rights or property of AusCause.com.au.au or its affiliates.

Although AusCause.com.au uses reasonable measures to maintain the security of your Contact Information, no company, organization, or online community, including AusCause.com.au.au, can fully eliminate security risks associated with personal information.

By using this site, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee and therefore shall not be in any way responsible for the security or privacy of this site and any information provided to or taken from this site by you.

REASONS FOR INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

• Protection of AusCause.com.au: We reserve the right to release your account and other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with law; enforce or apply our Terms and Conditions and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of AusCause.com.au, our users, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit-risk reduction. Obviously, however, this does not include selling, renting, sharing, or otherwise disclosing personal information of our customers for commercial purposes in violation of the commitments set forth in this Privacy Policy.
• With Your Consent: Other than as set out above, your personal information is shared with your explicit consent only.

COOKIES

Cookies are small digital signature files that are stored by your web browser that allow your preferences to be recorded when visiting the website. Also they may be used to track your return visits to the website and to perform certain functions such as saving passwords and personal preferences.

Cookies help evaluate visitors' use of a Web site, such as what viewers want to see and what they never read. This information allows AusCause.com.au to make it easier for us to track your activity and purchases and to match them with your member registration and charity so that you and your selected cause receive the appropriate credit.  We do not disclose collected information to others.

Your browser is probably set to accept cookies. If you would like to turn this feature off, you will need to change the settings of your Internet browser.

REFURBISHING CONTACT INFORMATION

You may refurbish your contact information or update your personal profile of AusCause.com.au.au online by simply visiting "My Settings". Directions will be provided to change your profile and/or preferences. Twice in a month we may also send you the newsletters or correspondence for which we may request you to update your demographic information to keep your membership active.

As a member, you may opt out of receiving any newsletter or subscription to correspondence at any time by just e-mailing us to stop subscription to our website. Your Password, given at the time of registration with Auscause.com.au , will be required to change your subscription settings.

CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY

Any changes made to this Privacy Policy will be communicated through our posting 'An amended and restated Privacy Policy' on our Site. Our posting, the amended and restated Privacy Policy, will make such new Privacy Policy immediately effective. You agree that all the Collected Information (whether or not collected prior to or after the new policy became effective) will be governed by the newest Privacy Policy then in effect. If you do not agree to the new changes in our Privacy Policy, you should contact AusCause.com.au in writing (at the address given below).

ACCEPTANCE

You can accept the agreement policy by clicking on the icon "I Agree" at the time of registration.

CONTACT US

For further queries you can contact us by using our support ticket system.

www.AusCause.com.au