Last updated: 18 October 2025
1. Who We Are
Parramatta Female Factory Friends Inc. (PFFF) is a not-for-profit community organisation committed to preserving and promoting the heritage of the Parramatta Female Factory and Institutions Precinct.
Website: https://www.parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au
2. Our Commitment to Privacy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us:
- Name, email address, and contact details provided voluntarily.
- Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site (metadata).
- Non-identifiable analytical data is used to improve our website and services.
4. How We Collect Information
Information may be collected directly from you through forms, emails, or membership applications, or automatically via cookies, analytics, and security tools.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and manage membership communication.
- Improve website functionality, accessibility, and visitor experience.
- Maintain the security and integrity of our systems.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Website Analytics and Cookies
We use privacy-friendly analytics tools (such as Burst Statistics and WP Statistics) to understand website usage. These tools collect anonymised metadata only.
Cookies may be stored for functionality and convenience (e.g., remembering browser preferences). Cookies can be deleted through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links or embedded content (e.g. YouTube, social media, articles) that operate under their own privacy policies. PFFF has no control over external sites and is not responsible for their practices.
8. Data Storage and Security
All data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. Only authorised committee members and technical contractors have access for operational purposes.
9. Your Rights
You may request access to or correction of your personal information held by us.
To make a request, contact: contact@parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au
10. Complaints
If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us. We will respond promptly. You may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
11. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always appear on our website.