The Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online.
By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined below.
We may collect personal information to support our charitable activities, provide services, and improve your online experience. Information collected may include:
Name
Email address
Postal or billing address
Phone number
Donation details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
Enquiry or contact form submissions
When you visit our website, certain data may be automatically collected, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve functionality.
We may use your information for purposes including:
Responding to enquiries or requests
Processing donations and issuing receipts
Managing newsletter subscriptions
Improving website performance and user experience
Maintaining security and fraud protection
Complying with legal, regulatory, or accounting obligations
Sharing updates about AWAMO projects, memorials, and events (only if you opt-in)
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Your information is stored securely in systems with appropriate technical and organisational safeguards. Only authorised staff or volunteers with a legitimate need may access your data.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service providers such as payment processors, email platforms, or IT providers
Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law
Partners or sponsors, only if relevant and with your consent where appropriate
Any third-party services we use must handle your information in accordance with Australian privacy laws.
Online donations are processed by secure third-party payment gateways. AWAMO does not store your credit card details.
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:
Improve site performance
Understand user behaviour
Personalise content
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some website features may not function properly.
You will only receive marketing or newsletter emails if you have opted in.
You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link included in each email or by contacting us directly.
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data, where legally permitted
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
Our website may contain links to external sites. AWAMO is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their policies independently.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of any changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO)
Email: info@awamo.org.au
Website: www.awamo.org.au
