Privacy Statement

The Poorpa Yanyeen Merreeng website (managed by Corangamite Shire Council) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). We take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information you provide through this website is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use and protect personal information via this website, and how you can access or correct your information if needed.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described below.

Collection of Personal Information

  • You may choose to provide personal information to us through this website — for example, when you:

  • complete an online form or survey,

  • sign up to receive updates,

  • make an enquiry about trails or visitor information, or

  • provide feedback on your experience.

Personal information may include your name, email address, phone number, or other details that help us respond to your enquiry or improve our services.

We do not store any payment or credit card details on this website.

Automatic Collection and Website Analytics

We may collect non-personal, aggregate information about how visitors use our website — such as which pages are visited, the duration of visits, and general traffic patterns.

This information helps us understand visitor interests and improve the website experience. It does not identify individual users.

Cookies

Like many websites, we may use cookies or similar technologies to monitor website performance and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies do not contain personal information and cannot be used to identify you.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer, although some website functions may not work as intended.

Use and Disclosure of Information

We will only use or disclose your personal information for the purpose for which it was collected — for example, to respond to your enquiry, provide updates, or seek feedback.

We may also use or disclose information:

  • where required or authorised by law, or

  • where it is necessary to protect public safety or prevent unlawful activity.

We will never sell or trade your personal information to third parties.

Access and Correction

You may request access to any personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct it if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

Please contact:

  • Privacy Officer

  • Corangamite Shire Council

  • Phone: (03) 5593 7100

  • Email: shire@corangamite.vic.gov.au

Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us in writing so we can investigate and respond.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC):

  • Address: PO Box 24014, Melbourne VIC 3001

  • Phone: 1300 666 444

  • Email: privacy@ovic.vic.gov.au

More Information

Further information about our obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) can be found in our Information Privacy Policy.