Privacy Statement

Council has an obligation to protect the privacy of site users. This statement describes what information is collected, and why.Privacy Statement

This Statement is provided for the benefit of users of the Armidale Dumaresq Council Website. The Privacy and Personal Information Protection (PPIP) Act 1998 requires Councils to have a Privacy Management Plan, which outlines what action will be taken to protect the privacy of individuals. If you would like a copy of the Plan, please contact Council's Privacy Contact Officer (see below).

An email address is identified as personal information under the PPIP Act. As a Site User of Armidale Dumaresq Council’s Website, you should be aware of how this Council manages your personal information.

What is Personal Information

Personal Information is any information or opinion about an individual whose identify is apparent or can be readily identified from the information or opinion. The information can be on a database and does not necessarily have to be recorded in a material form. (PPIP Act, Sect 4)

Contacting Armidale Dumaresq Council by email

If you send a message to Council, your personal details will only be used for the purpose for which you provided them. Your details will not be used for any other purpose, will not be added to a mailing list, nor will they be given to any other organisation or person, unless this is done with your permission.

A complaint or comment made to Council would be recorded on file and, if action is required, the matter would be dealt with as if it was made by other means of communication, ie by mail. Your wishes with regard to handling your personal information will be respected.

On-line submission of forms/information

Personal Information which is submitted on forms will only be used for the purpose for which the information was provided. Each form will state what will happen to your personal information once it is received by Council and how it will be handled. If you have any concerns about this you should contact the Privacy Contact Officer (see below).

Subscription to information by email

If you provide your email address to subscribe to receive information from Council, your name will be added to a database. This information is only used to provide the service you requested and will not be used for any other purpose. Your personal information will not be disclosed without your consent.

Links to other sites

This site contains links to other sites. Armidale Dumaresq Council is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of other linked Websites.

Email Security

Electronic mail is not a secure form of communication and we cannot guarantee that your message will not be viewed by someone else when being sent to us. We strongly recommend that you write to us if the information you wish to provide is highly confidential.

Who can you contact if you have any concerns or questions on Privacy?

Armidale Dumaresq Council has a Privacy Contact Officer, Mrs Rhonda Stachiw, who can be contacted by email, by phone 6770 3516, or by mail to
PO Box 75A, Armidale NSW 2350.