Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21/11/2024

Hills Action Centre is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you visit our website, hillsactioncentre.com.au (“the Site”).

Information We Collect

Our Site does not require user logins or the submission of personal information directly. However, we may collect certain information automatically and through third-party plugins and tools, such as Google and Facebook.

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit the Site, the following information may be collected automatically:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website URLs
• Pages you view and actions you take on the Site

This information is collected for analytics purposes and to improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.

Third-Party Plugins

Our Site uses third-party plugins from Google and Facebook, which may collect information about your interactions with their tools. These plugins include, but are not limited to:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Facebook Like and Share buttons
• Facebook Pixel

These plugins may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to track your activity and collect information about your browsing behavior across our Site and other websites.

For more details, please review:

• Google’s Privacy Policy
• Facebook’s Privacy Policy

How We Use Information

We use the information collected to:

• Understand and analyze website traffic
• Improve the functionality and content of the Site
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the Site.

For more details about cookies and how to control them, visit All About Cookies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, information collected by third-party plugins may be shared with their respective providers under their privacy policies.

Your Privacy Choices

• Opt-Out of Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Ad Preferences: You can manage your ad preferences on Google here and on Facebook here.

Data Retention

We retain information collected through the Site for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.