Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 March 2026.
1. Introduction
The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and responsible manner.
As an Australian registered charity, we respect your rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit our website: https://greyhoundcoalition.com
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Location (if provided)
- Donation or payment details
- Information submitted via forms (e.g. contact forms, petitions, volunteer applications)
We may also collect non-personal information automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information in a number of ways, including when you:
- Contact us via our website
- Make a donation
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters
- Participate in campaigns or petitions
- Interact with our website (cookies and analytics)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide support
- Process donations and provide receipts
- Send updates about campaigns, news and advocacy work
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We will only use your personal information for the purpose it was collected, unless otherwise permitted by law.
5. Marketing and Communications
If you opt in, we may send you emails about:
- Campaign updates
- Advocacy initiatives
- Events or fundraising efforts
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may disclose your information to:
- Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email platforms, payment processors)
- Professional advisers (e.g. legal or accounting services)
- Government or regulatory bodies where required by law
All third parties are required to handle your information securely.
7. Donations and Payment Security
When you make a donation:
- Payments are processed through secure third-party providers
- We do not store your full credit card details
- Transactions are protected using industry-standard encryption
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyse traffic and user behaviour
- Enhance your browsing experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from:
- Misuse
- Interference
- Loss
- Unauthorised access, modification or disclosure
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
To do so, please contact us using the details below.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their policies.
12. Advocacy & Campaign Participation
We may collect information when you participate in petitions or advocacy campaigns. This information may be used to:
- Support campaign objectives
- Communicate outcomes or updates
- Engage with policymakers where relevant
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
[email protected]