1. Introduction
Adelaide NSUers (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent organisation assisting and curating the community of NSUers in Adelaide. Adelaide NSUers does not represent North South University (NSU) or any of its official activities directly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information, your rights concerning your data, and how we comply with applicable Australian privacy laws (Privacy Act 1988) and other relevant standards for visitors outside Australia.
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information we collect
We may collect personal information in several ways:
a. Comments:
- When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form (name, email, website) along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection and security purposes.
- An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be provided to the Gravatar service to check for your profile image. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
- After comment approval, your profile picture (if available) will be visible publicly alongside your comment.
b. Media:
- If you upload images, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors can potentially extract this information.
c. Cookies and Tracking:
- When leaving a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These cookies last one year for convenience.
- Visiting the login page may set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded after the session ends.
- Logging in sets cookies for login sessions, screen display options, and “Remember Me” preferences. Login cookies last 2 days, screen options cookies last 1 year, and “Remember Me” cookies last 2 weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
- Editing or publishing content may create cookies that store post IDs for 1 day with no personal data.
d. Embedded Content from Other Websites:
- Our site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles). Such content behaves as if the visitor has visited the external website.
- These external sites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor interactions, including tracking logged-in users on those sites.
e. Account Registration (if applicable):
- If you create an account, we store the information provided in your user profile. Users may view, edit, or delete personal data at any time (excluding the username). Website administrators may access and modify this information.
f. Mobile and Phone Numbers:
- Mobile and phone numbers may be collected to send updates and communicate via SMS, phone, or messaging platforms. Data may be shared with third-party service providers solely for this purpose.
3. How we use your information
Your personal information may be used for:
- Sending announcements, updates, and communication regarding Adelaide NSUers activities.
- Responding to inquiries and requests.
- Administering accounts, website access, and forms.
- Improving our website, services, and member experience.
- Fraud and spam prevention, security monitoring, and analytics.
- Sharing with trusted third-party providers to deliver communications via platforms in Australia or abroad.
We do not sell your data to any third party.
4. Who we share your data with
- Your data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers to deliver updates, notifications, or communications (email, SMS, messaging platforms).
- Automated spam detection services may process visitor comments.
- Your IP address may be included in emails for password reset or security verification purposes.
- Organisers and members are not responsible for unauthorised use of your data by third parties.
5. How long we retain your data
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Account information is retained until deletion by the user or unless retention is required by law.
- Uploaded media may remain on the website unless removed.
- Contact information and other personal data may be stored as long as necessary to fulfill purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
6. Your rights over your data
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request an exported copy of your data.
- Request deletion of your personal information, except where retention is required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
- Correct or update your personal information.
Requests can be made via our contact details below.
7. Security and data breach notification
- We take reasonable steps to protect your data from misuse, loss, interference, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
- In the event of a data breach that poses a risk of serious harm, Adelaide NSUers will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as per Australian law.
8. International users
- Visitors from outside Australia may have their personal information stored or processed in other countries.
- By using our website, you consent to such transfer and processing.
9. Third-Party Links
- Our website may contain links to other websites.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites.
10. Children’s privacy
- Our website and services are not directed at children under 16.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to this privacy policy
- This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
- Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date.
- Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact us
For any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, contact:
Adelaide NSUers
PO BOX 3340, NORWOOD SA 5067
Phone: +61 497 401 202
Email: privacy@adelaidensuers.com.au
Effective date: 15 November 2025