Privacy Policy

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Restore Australia
Last updated: [February 2026]
Restore Australia, referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” is a political think tank and advocacy organisation dedicated to promoting policies for national restoration, sovereignty, economic restoration, and traditional Australian values through research, public advocacy, and research.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, disclose, and protect personal information. It also outlines your rights and how to contact us.

1. What personal information do we collect?
Personal information is any information or opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
We may collect:
• Contact and identity information: name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth.
• Engagement information: details from donations, membership/subscriber applications, event registrations, petitions, surveys, feedback, or correspondence.
• Sensitive information (where relevant and with your consent or where permitted): political opinions, political affiliations or associations, membership of political or advocacy groups (as this is inherent to our functions as a political organisation).
• Website and technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, links clicked, and cookies or similar technologies (see section on Cookies below).
• Donation/financial information: payment details (handled securely by third-party processors; we do not store full card details).
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities, such as advocacy, research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, communications, and events.

2. How do we collect personal information?
We collect personal information:
• Directly from you (e.g. when you sign up for newsletters, become a supporter/member, donate, register for events, submit feedback, or contact us).
• From third parties (e.g. event partners, payment processors, or public sources where lawful and appropriate).
• Automatically via our website and online tools (e.g. analytics, forms).
We collect personal information only by lawful and fair means.

3. Why do we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information?
We collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information for purposes including:
• Providing information about our research, campaigns, policy positions, and events.
• Managing memberships, subscriptions, donations, and supporter relations.
• Communicating with you (e.g. newsletters, updates, action alerts, fundraising appeals).
• Conducting research, surveys, and analysis to support our advocacy.
• Complying with legal obligations (e.g. electoral laws, fundraising regulations, tax receipts).
• Improving our website, services, and operations.
• Preventing fraud or misuse.
We may send direct marketing communications (e.g. advocacy updates or fundraising requests). You can opt out at any time (see section 8).

4. Who do we disclose personal information to?
We may disclose personal information to:
• Service providers (e.g. email platforms like Mailchimp, website hosts, payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal, IT support, mailing houses).
• Related entities or partner organisations involved in joint campaigns (with your consent where required).
• Government bodies or regulators where required by law (e.g. Australian Electoral Commission for certain disclosures).
• Professional advisers (e.g. lawyers, accountants).
Some recipients may be located overseas (e.g. cloud storage or email providers in the US or EU). We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle information in line with Australian privacy standards (e.g. via contracts).
We do not sell your personal information.

5. Cookies and online technologies
Our website uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and marketing. These may collect data about your browsing behaviour.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy — link if separate] or contact us.

6. How do we protect personal information?
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes technical measures (e.g. encryption, firewalls, access controls) and organisational measures (e.g. staff training, policies).
If a data breach occurs that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the OAIC as required by law.

7. Access and correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information we hold (subject to exceptions under the Privacy Act).
To request access or correction, contact us (details below). We may charge a reasonable fee for access in some cases.

8. Direct marketing and opting out
We may use your information for direct marketing. You can opt out at any time by:
• Clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails.
• Contacting us.
We will stop direct marketing promptly after your request.

9. Anonymity and pseudonymity
You have the option of dealing with us anonymously or using a pseudonym where it is lawful and practicable (e.g. when making general enquiries). However, this may limit our ability to provide certain services (e.g. memberships, donations, or personalised advocacy).

10. How to contact us or make a complaint
If you have questions, wish to access/correct your information, opt out, or complain about our handling of your privacy:
Privacy Officer
Restore Australia
Email: info@restoreaustralia.net
We will respond to complaints within a reasonable time. If unsatisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is posted on our website with the last updated date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
Thank you for supporting Restore Australia.