Preamble

The Queensland Family History Society Inc. ("QFHS") believes that your right to keep your persona! information private is highly important. QFHS is committed to protecting and maintaining the privacy, accuracy and security of your personal information. Our internet privacy policy draws from our overall privacy policy to ensure that you know what we do with any information you provide us through this site. Privacy is a basic human right and we guarantee that any information you divulge to us will be kept in strictest confidence. We do not provide this information to anyone without your permission unless required by law.

Use of information collected online

Our site collects personal information in various ways, eg email, feedback, research assistance, enquiries etc as part of a range of services and products we provide relating to genealogy and family history. We collect your contact information (eg name, email address, phone number) to contact you in case of changes to our products or services (eg date, time, venue details). Any other information that we collect (eg job title) is used to enhance existing services or develop future services.
       

Cookies

This is a cookie-free site and we do not save your details as you navigate our web site.

Server statistics

Our site logs information about you that our Internet Service Provider's web server automatically recognises (eg your IP address, browser type). Your IP address is used to gather broad demographic information to help us analyse web traffic (eg measure the number of visitors to our site and the most popular pages).
       

Email links

In various places on our site, you will find links for sending us an email message. We use your email address to send you a reply and we will retain your message only for later referral should you decide to contact us again. Your message and email address remain confidential unless you specifically give us permission otherwise.

Information security

This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. Only authorised members have access to the information you provide us. We have implemented technology and security policies, rules and measures to protect the personal data under our control from unauthorised access, improper use, alteration, unlawful or accidental destruction and loss. We will continue to enhance our security procedures as new technology becomes available. This site does not provide facilities for the secure transmission of information across the internet and users should be aware that there are inherent risks transmitting any information using this medium.

External links

This site contains many links to other websites. QFHS is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites.

Children

Our site does not contain offensive or physically dangerous information. We are not responsible for the content on any other sites we may link to. Parents and guardians should educate themselves and their children in online safety and privacy. For useful tips, see the list of online resources below.
       

Contacts

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the practices of this site or your dealings with this site, please contact us

QFHS is committed to the protection of your privacy. We have developed our policies and processes with this intent. We may modify or supplement this privacy policy from time to time and any changes will be posted on this page. We bind ourselves to the National Privacy Principles. To find out about the National Privacy Principles, contact the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner.