Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8 May 2026

Zero79 Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) under ACNC number 672 920 740.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store personal information through our website and related activities.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the operation of our charitable activities and the provision of our services. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, telephone number, and postal address, as well as information relating to donations you make, volunteer applications, or general enquiries submitted to us.

We may also collect information that you provide through forms on our website, together with certain technical and usage data when you access and interact with the website. This may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device information, and details about your activity on the website, which may be collected through cookies or similar technologies.

We are committed to ensuring that we only collect personal information that is necessary for, or directly related to, our functions and activities as a charity.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect personal information directly from you when you interact with us in various ways, including when you contact us with an enquiry, make a donation, subscribe to our newsletters or updates, complete forms on our website, or apply to volunteer or participate in our events and activities.

We may also collect personal information when you interact with our website or engage with us through our social media channels.

In addition, certain information may be collected automatically through your use of our website, including through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies that help us understand website usage and improve our services and user experience.

3. How We Use Information

We may use personal information for purposes reasonably necessary for our charitable activities and operations, including to respond to enquiries and correspondence, process and manage donations (including issuing receipts where applicable), and communicate with you about our services, events, programs, and other activities.

We may also use personal information to improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of our website, as well as to support the effective management of volunteers, donors, and other supporters of the Foundation. In addition, we may use personal information where required to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

From time to time, we may send you informational or promotional communications relating to our work and activities. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided or by contacting us directly.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. This may include payment processing providers, IT and website hosting or maintenance providers, and other service providers engaged to support our administrative and operational functions.

We may also disclose personal information to our professional advisers, such as legal, accounting, or other consultants, where reasonably necessary for our operations or to obtain advice. In addition, we may disclose personal information to government agencies, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement authorities where required or authorised by law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Storage and Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures are designed to safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable privacy obligations and the nature of our operations as a charity.

However, you acknowledge that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored on our systems, and any transmission of information is at your own risk.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support essential website functionality, improve performance, and enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognise your browser, understand how you interact with our website, and enable certain features to function properly.

We may also use analytics services to collect aggregated and de-identified information about website usage. This helps us understand visitor behaviour, improve website design and content, and better tailor our services and communications. This information does not typically identify individual users.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your internet browser settings. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly or may be less efficient.

7. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information that Zero79 Foundation holds about you at any time, subject to any exceptions permitted under applicable law. You may also request that we correct or update your personal information if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, or no longer current.

We will take reasonable steps to respond to your request in a timely manner and in accordance with our obligations under applicable privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles where relevant.

Requests for access or correction can be made using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to unauthorised persons.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us – info@zero79foundation.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, operational requirements, or legal and regulatory obligations. Any amendments will take effect once the updated version is published on our website, unless otherwise stated.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we handle personal information. Your continued use of the website following any updates to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised terms.