1. Introduction
Thornlands Volunteer Toad Busting (TVTB) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide.
This Privacy Policy outlines how information is collected, used, and handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
2. Nature of the Initiative
TVTB is a community-led volunteer initiative and is not an incorporated organisation.
As such, data handling is limited and informal, and reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information.
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Location (general area only, if provided)
- Any additional information submitted via forms
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
4. How We Collect Information
Information is collected when you:
- Complete a contact or volunteer form
- Communicate with us via the website
- Interact with the website
Basic non-identifiable data (such as browser type or pages visited) may also be collected for general website performance.
5. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Coordinate volunteer activities
- Share relevant updates or information
- Improve the website and user experience
We will not use your information for unrelated purposes.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may only be shared:
- Where required by law
- To prevent serious risk to safety
- With service providers necessary to operate the website (e.g. hosting), where applicable
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.
However, as this is a small community initiative:
- No system is completely secure
- Transmission of information over the internet is at your own risk
8. Cookies & Website Analytics
This website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to:
- Understand website usage
- Improve performance
These do not typically identify individuals.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Access & Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us through the website.
We will take reasonable steps to respond where possible.
10. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites, including:
- Watergum
- RSPCA Australia
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us via the website.
13. Acceptance
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Last updated: April 2026