Visual Media Association (VMA) is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. Please read this policy to understand how your personal information will be treated.
VMA will only collect, hold, use, and disclose personal information for lawful purposes that are reasonably necessary or directly related to the VMA’s functions or activities, or where otherwise required or authorised by law.
Personal Information
Access to the Site does not require you to become a registered user. However:
You will need to subscribe if you wish to receive e-newsletters from VMA.
You will require a member login to access content beyond publicly available information.
If you have complaints about e-newsletters or their content, email hello@visualmediaassociation.org.au. You can opt out at any time via the same email.
To register for e-newsletters, you must provide accurate registration information. Any personal information you provide, such as name, address, and email address, will be collected by VMA.
VMA will take reasonable steps to protect personal information in accordance with relevant legislation and this Privacy Policy. Aggregated and anonymised data may be shared with third parties or the public.
How We Store and Protect Information
Only employees and approved contractors who need access for specific tasks can view personal information.
Electronic records are stored securely within VMA’s network and through third-party providers, including overseas services for marketing and data storage.
Personal information is password protected and access is limited. By submitting your information, you agree to these transfers.
While VMA uses reasonable security measures, transmission via the internet is not completely secure. Any transmission is at your own risk.
Third-Party Disclosure
VMA will not pass on personal information to third parties unless required by law or regulatory authorities. IP addresses are generally not linked to personal identifiers.
Fraudulent or unauthorised use may result in immediate account closure and potential legal action, including reporting to law enforcement.
Notification Procedures
Notifications required by law or for business purposes may be provided via email, written notice, or website posting. VMA determines the form of notification but allows opt-out for certain notifications.
Changes to Privacy Policy
Any changes to this policy will be posted on the website. Updates are effective once published.
Links to Other Sites
VMA’s website may link to third-party sites. VMA is not responsible for their practices or content. Check the third-party privacy policies before submitting personal information.
Website Terms of Use
By using VMA’s website and related services, you agree to:
Not modify, adapt, translate, sell, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the website.
Not tamper with others’ access or attempt unauthorised intrusion.
Maintain confidentiality of your login and notify VMA of unauthorised use.
Respect proprietary and confidential information protected by law.
Not bypass firewalls or security measures.
Not attempt unauthorised access or engage in harmful activities, such as password cracking, social engineering, denial of service attacks, or introducing viruses.
Website Disclaimer
Information on this website is for members and the public where access is not restricted. VMA does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of this information. To the extent allowed by law, VMA disclaims liability for any losses or damages resulting from inaccuracies.
If you have concerns about the content, contact hello@visualmediaassociation.org.au.