PRIVACY POLICY

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AUTHENTIC DESIGN ALLIANCE® PRIVACY POLICY

Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

Authentic Design Alliance Pty Ltd (ACN 620 865 821) (ADA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We handle all personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information, and your rights to access and correct it. It covers all ADA activities, including our website https://authenticdesignalliance.org and our official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (together, with our online platforms).

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information about our members, potential members, affiliates, industry partners and supporters for purposes described on our website.

Personal information may include:

  • title, name and organisation
  • postal and email addresses
  • phone numbers and date of birth
  • occupation and payment details
  • website and social media links
  • other information required to deliver ADA services or run our activities

We collect information:

  • Directly from you: for example, when you email us, complete an online form, join as a member or register for an event
  • From third parties: for example, award partners, event collaborators or manufacturers providing information about designers
  • From publicly available sources such as social media or industry publications

3. Website Use and Cookies

When you visit our website, ADA may record details including your server address, domain name, IP address, date and time of visit, pages accessed and documents downloaded.

Cookies may be used to collect anonymous traffic data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

4. Emails and Online Forms

If you send ADA an email or complete an electronic form, your email address and any information you provide will be recorded and used:

  • for the reason you provided it
  • for related purposes you would reasonably expect, such as receiving ADA updates

You may unsubscribe at any time. We do not share your email address for unrelated purposes without consent.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Operate ADA membership programs and partnerships
  • Manage events, campaigns and communications
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Keep members, affiliates and supporters informed
  • Improve our website and services

We use or disclose personal information only:

  • For the purpose, it was collected
  • For a related purpose, you would reasonably expect
  • With your express or implied consent

6. Marketing and Communications

ADA may send updates about news, programs, membership information and industry education. If you do not wish to receive this information, contact us, and we will remove you from our list.

7. When We Share Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Service providers assisting ADA activities, including web developers, event suppliers, Campaign Monitor and Mailchimp
  • Professional advisers providing legal, accounting, financial, insurance, research or marketing services
  • People authorised by you, or where disclosure is required by law

Some information may be stored in databases maintained by Campaign Monitor or Mailchimp in the United States. ADA takes reasonable steps to ensure overseas providers comply with Australian privacy standards.

8. Storage and Security

We store personal information securely in password-protected systems and trusted third-party platforms. While ADA takes reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is completely secure, and information is provided at your own risk.

9. Sensitive Information

ADA does not generally collect sensitive information. If provided, it will be used only for the reason supplied or as permitted by the Privacy Act.

10. Access and Correction

You can request access to personal information ADA holds about you, or request corrections where details are inaccurate or out of date. Contact our Privacy Officer using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable period.

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how ADA has handled your information, contact our Privacy Officer. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe (usually within 30 days).

12. Changes to This Policy

ADA may update this policy by publishing a revised version on our website. Changes take effect from the date of publication.

13. Contact Details

Privacy Officer
Authentic Design Alliance Pty Ltd
PO Box 3340, Tamarama, NSW 2026, Australia
Or contact us here

For more information about privacy rights in Australia, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au.