Last updated: 20 July, 2025

 

This Privacy Policy describes how alternativehousingaustralia.au collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or interact with our website alternativehousingaustralia.au (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Website and services to you.

Personal Information

When you visit our Website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide through forms, subscriptions, or communications.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage when you interact with our Website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search terms
• Device identifiers
• Location data (if you enable it)

 

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect this information. For more details, see the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, analytics providers, or advertising partners, if you interact with our Website through those services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Website.
• To improve, personalize, and expand our Website and services.
• To understand and analyze how you use our Website.
• To develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, marketing materials, or responding to inquiries.
• To prevent fraud, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
• For any other purpose with your consent.

 

We may also use your information to send you promotional communications, but you can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or contacting us.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

 

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, or email delivery. These providers are obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide these services.
• For Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties if you give us explicit permission.
• Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share non-personal, aggregated data for research, marketing, or other purposes.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content and ads.

 

• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device. We use essential cookies for site functionality, performance cookies for analytics, and targeting cookies for advertising.
• Web Beacons/Pixels: Tiny graphics used to track user behavior.
• Third-Party Tracking: Services like Google Analytics may collect data on our behalf. You can learn more about Google’s practices at [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

 

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit Website functionality. For more information, visit:

 

https://www.allaboutcookies.org

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These include encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

If a data breach occurs, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

 

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions).
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or the sale of personal information (if applicable).
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
• Objection: Object to processing for certain purposes.

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at https://alternativehousingaustralia.au/contact/ We may require verification of your identity. For CCPA requests, California residents can designate an authorized agent.

 

We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of [13/16, depending on jurisdiction]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

https://alternativehousingaustralia.au/contact/