1. Introduction
David Meyer for Richmond (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, support our campaign, volunteer, make a donation, or interact with our services.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Organisation: David Meyer for Richmond
Contact Email: david@meyerforrichmond.au
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us or when you interact with our website.
Website Visitors
When you visit our website, we may collect information such as:
- Browser type and device information
- IP address
- Website usage information
- Pages visited and interactions with our website
- Cookie and analytics information
This information helps us understand website performance and improve the user experience.
Contact Forms
When you contact us through our website, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message or enquiry details
This information is used to respond to your enquiry and provide appropriate assistance.
Volunteer Registration
If you register your interest in volunteering with David Meyer for Richmond, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
- Any information you provide about your volunteering preferences or availability
This information helps us manage volunteer participation and communicate campaign-related opportunities.
Donations
If you make a donation through our website, your payment may be processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal.
We do not store complete payment card details on our website. Payment information is handled securely by the relevant payment provider according to their own privacy policies and security practices.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries and requests
- Managing volunteer registrations
- Processing donations
- Communicating campaign updates and activities
- Providing information about campaign events and initiatives
- Understanding community engagement and website usage
- Improving our website and campaign services
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We only collect and use information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
4. Political Communications
From time to time, David Meyer for Richmond may communicate with supporters, volunteers, and community members about campaign activities, events, policies, and updates.
Where required, we will seek appropriate consent before sending electronic communications.
You may choose to stop receiving communications from us by contacting us or using any unsubscribe option provided in our communications.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, and enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and collect anonymous usage information.
We may use analytics services to understand:
- Website traffic
- Visitor behaviour
- Website performance
- User interactions
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support website operations and campaign activities.
These services may include:
Payment Providers
Donation payments may be processed through providers such as:
- Stripe
- PayPal
These providers manage payment information according to their own privacy policies.
Website and Technology Providers
We may use third-party providers for:
- Website hosting
- Website security
- Analytics
- Form processing
- Communication tools
These providers may process limited information only as required to provide their services.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party providers for further information.
7. Sharing Your Information
David Meyer for Richmond does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share personal information only when necessary:
- With trusted service providers who support our website and campaign operations
- With payment processors to complete donations
- Where required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority
- To protect the rights, safety, or security of our campaign, supporters, or community members
Where information is shared, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled appropriately.
If you register on our website, we also store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can see, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except changing your username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
Our website uses appropriate security measures, including secure HTTPS connections where applicable.
While we take steps to protect your information, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes it was collected.
This may include:
- Maintaining volunteer records during campaign activities
- Responding to enquiries
- Maintaining donation records required by law
- Managing supporter communications
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
You may request information about the personal information we hold about you.
Depending on applicable laws, you may request:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Removal of personal information where appropriate
- Withdrawal of consent for certain communications
To make a privacy request, please contact:
Email: david@meyerforrichmond.au
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment providers, and other external resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
12. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose personal information where required or permitted by law, including:
- Responding to lawful requests from authorities
- Meeting legal obligations
- Protecting our rights, safety, or property
- Preventing fraud or misuse of our services
Any disclosure will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, campaign activities, or legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
David Meyer for Richmond
Email: david@meyerforrichmond.au