Waterwatch Victoria Contact

Email: vicwaterwatchestuarywatch@ccma.vic.gov.au
Online: State Coordinator can be contacted by an online enquiry

Disclaimer

Waterwatch Data Management System Privacy Policy

Terms of use and privacy policy for the Waterwatch Victoria Data Management System.

Waterwatch Victoria Data Management System Privacy Statement

The Waterwatch Victoria Program is managed by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, with financial support provided by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).

Some specific parts of the website, such as the Waterwatch Data Management System and the Saltwatch pages, allow you to enter data or may invite you to submit your views and opinions on the Waterwatch Victoria Program.

Collection of Personal Information and Other Information

The Waterwatch Victoria website collects anonymous information through web servers. Information such as the number, date and timing of visits to the website and the pages of the website visited frequently is collected for statistical purposes only to assist us to improve our service.

This website also uses "cookies" (small data files that are sent to your computer). These cookies do not collect Personal Information. They assist us to make your experience of our website easier and more efficient for you. For instance, if you choose to personalise this web site, the cookies will enable the site to remember your preferred settings for your subsequent visits.

Where you are asked to supply personal information as part of a transaction, you will be advised at that time, of the level of security provided for your transaction. However, if you access other organisation's sites using a link from this web page, please note you will leave the Waterwatch Victoria website and will be subject to the terms, conditions and circumstances of the site you visit, including the level of privacy protection offered on that site. The Waterwatch Victoria privacy policy and protections will no longer apply once you leave this site.

Use of Collected Information

The information (both personal information you supply in transactions, submissions etc and other anonymous information mentioned above) that is collected by Waterwatch Victoria will not be used/disclosed for any purpose other than the purpose of the transaction you have entered into or the submission you provide. For example, if you enter data into the Waterwatch Victoria Data Management System, the information you provide will be used to process the data and keep you in touch with Coordinators in your Region. The information is not otherwise used or disclosed unless such a disclosure is required for law enforcement purposes.

All river health data and information collected by you and entered into the Waterwatch Data Management System may be made available to the general public, online.

Access to your Personal Information

All personal information that you put into the Waterwatch Data Management System via the My Profile page, will be available to all Waterwatch Coordinators in your Region and System Administrators. If you are concerned, please do not put the data into the System and contact your Waterwatch Coordinator directy for advice.

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Waterwatch Victoria 2016. All rights reserved.

Website Usage Privacy

The Waterwatch Victoria website is managed by the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Federation University Australia.

Waterwatch is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. Usage statistics for the website are gathered as part of normal site maintenance, but these do not identify individuals using the site.

Disclaimer

Waterwatch has used its best efforts to ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication, but takes no responsibility for any error, omission or defect therein.

To the extent permitted by law, Waterwatch and its employees, agents and consultants will not be held liable for any loss or damage (including indirect, special or consequential loss or damage) arising from the use of, or reliance on, the Information whether or not caused by any negligent act or omission. If any law prohibits the exclusion of such liability, Waterwatch limits its liability to the extent permitted by law, to the re-supply of the Information