At Orion Training and Performance Management Pty Ltd (‘Orion’), we are committed to protecting and maintaining your privacy. As part of our normal operations we may collect your information. This Privacy Policy describes the type of information we may collect and what may happen to that information.
What kind of personal information does Orion collect and how does Orion collect it?
Orion collects a range of personal information from members of the public. Orion collects most information directly from you. We collect this information so you can subscribe to publications, join our loyalty clubs, advertise in our magazines, request a product or service from Orion, complete a survey or questionnaire, enter a competition or an event, seek employment, or communicate with Orion by e-mail, telephone or in writing. Sometimes Orion may be provided with personal information about an individual from a third party, for example from third parties who give gift subscriptions. In general, the type of personal information Orion collects and holds could include (but is not limited to) name, address, contact details, and gender.
How Orion uses personal information
Orion uses personal information for the primary purpose for which it is collected and for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose. In general, Orion uses personal information for the following purposes:
- to provide publications to readers of its publications, including blogs, newsletter bulletins and promotions;
- to provide other products or services which are requested from Orion;
- to help Orion manage and enhance its products and services;
- to communicate with readers of its publications;
- to provide people with ongoing information about Orion’s products and services in which they may have an interest;
- unless requested not to, Orion may provide your personal information to third parties which may in turn provide your information to other third parties for marketing purposes.
In many cases where Orion asks you to provide information about yourself, if you do not provide Orion with that information Orion will not be able to provide you with the relevant product or service.
Links to Third Party Websites from Orion Websites
Orion operates a number of websites relating to its products and services and general business, including oriontraining.edu.au, orionrecruitment.com.au and orionchildcare.com.au. To the extent that Orion Websites contain links to sites operated by third parties and not related to Orion products, services or events (“Linked Websites”), the Linked Websites are not controlled by Orion and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those companies. Before disclosing your personal information to Linked Websites, we advise you to examine their privacy polices.
Ordering Third Party product
When you order a product supplied by a third party supplier (“Third Party Supplier”) through Orion or an Orion Website, we forward your contact information to the relevant Third Party Supplier. In those instances, your information will be governed by the privacy policy of the Third Party Supplier.
Our Use of Cookies through Orion Websites
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computers hard drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable us to provide the functionality you require when visiting Orion Websites (for example, to place items in your shopping cart) and personalises your internet experience.
To whom might Orion disclose personal information?
Orion may disclose personal information it collects about you to a related company. The company to which information is disclosed is bound to use it for the same purpose as the information was collected, unless otherwise permitted by law.
Orion may also provide your information to:
- Organisations who are sponsoring or otherwise involved with or participating in a promotion, competition or survey;
- other companies or individuals Orion engages to perform functions on behalf of Orion, such as mailing a subscription, processing credit card information, mailing of information or prizes, data analysis, telemarketing, research, and advertising;
- anyone you authorise Orion to disclose information to.
Orion may decide to buy or sell assets which form part of or relate to its business. In any such transaction, personal information will usually be one of the transferred assets and will be disclosed to the purchaser.
How does Orion treat sensitive information
In referring to ‘sensitive information’ Orion means information relating to a person’s racial or ethnic origin, membership of political bodies, religions, trade unions or other professional or trade association, sexual preferences, criminal record and health information. If you decide to provide Orion with sensitive information, it is Orion’s policy that this information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose, unless you agree otherwise or use or disclosure of this information is allowed by law.
Updating Personal Information
Orion endeavours to ensure that the personal information it holds is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Orion encourages you to contact it as soon as possible in order to update any personal information it holds about you. Orion’s contact details are set out below.
The National Privacy Principles require Orion to not store personal information longer than necessary. Where Orion no longer requires any personal information that it holds, that personal information will be destroyed or Orion will remove from it any details that will identify individuals.
You have the right to check what Personal Information Orion holds about you. Under the Commonwealth Privacy Act, you have the right to obtain access to any personal information which Orion holds about you and to advise Orion of any perceived inaccuracy. There are some exceptions to this right set out in the Act.
To make a request to access any information Orion holds about you, please contact Orion in writing as set out below. Orion will require you to verify your identity and specify what information you require. Orion may charge a fee to cover the cost of verifying your application and locating, retrieving, reviewing and copying any material requested. If the information sought is extensive, Orion will advise of the likely cost in advance and can help to refine your request if required.
How to contact Orion
If you would like to make an access request, complaint or wish to provide feedback about this policy, please contact Orion by writing to Orion’s Privacy Officer at Orion Training and Performance Management Pty Ltd, PO Box 6213 Fairfield Gardens QLD 4103 or via e-mail info@oriontraining.edu.au
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