On 23 October 2009, it was announced that Central TAFE is to be known as Central Institute of Technology. As of 1 January 2010, this name change will formally take affect. Central Institute of Technology (abbreviate reference - 'Central'). Central recognises that internet users are concerned with their privacy and understands that it is important for you to know how we deal with your personal information. Central complies with the Privacy Act (1988) as amended and collects, uses, holds and discloses personal information in accordance with the 10 National Privacy Principles contained in that Act. This Privacy Statement is designed to inform you of how Central collects and treats your personal information when you access and use our Web Site.
We will not collect personal information about you except where you knowingly provide it to us through our Web Site, Call Centre, enrolment process or other point of enquiry. You can access your personal information by contacting us and requesting access. To find out about accessing your personal information, please call 1300 300 822.
The information we collect about you will depend on how you use the Web Site. For instance, if you visit our Web Site to read or download information, our system will record the date and time of your access to the site and the information viewed or downloaded. This information is used for statistical purposes only.
If you use the Web Site to complete an online form, we will only collect the information contained in that application form if you submit the form to us. The information is used to attend to your needs and enquiries. It may also be used to provide you with information about Central products and services. If you leave the Web Site or cancel the application prior to submitting the form, the information you had entered will be automatically deleted.
A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer hard drive by a web page server. Cookies may then be accessed later by our web servers. Cookies store information about your use of our Web Site.
We use cookies to:
- determine whether you have previously used the Central Web Site.
- identify pages you have accessed.
Most web browsers are initially set to accept cookies, but you may configure your browser not to acept cookies. If your browser is set to reject cookies, you may not be able to make full use of the Central Web Site (for instance, services on the Web Site that require cookies in order for you to participate).
We will not use or disclose information collected by you, including information collected using cookies, without your consent, other than to attend to your specific enquiries, send you informatin about Central products and services or as required under specific law.
The questions and answers below are specific to the processing of email-based communication by Central.
With whom are my email address and / or other personally identifiable information shared with?
Your personal information will not be shared by any third parties.
Is my personal information ever combined with additional information?
Your personal information may be combined with additional information provided by you at registration and we may merge your personal information with information from other sources in order to enhance our ability to provide you with more relevant information.
Do you rent or sell my personal information?
We will never rent or sell your personal information.
Will my personal information be transferred outside Australia?
Your personal information will not be used for any other purpose outside Western Australia.
When you use a link from the Central Web Site to the web sites of third parties, those web sites are not subject to Central's privacy standards. Those third parties are responsible for informing you of their own privacy policies.
Acceptance of and Changes to this Privacy Statement
This Statement sets out our current Privacy Policy. It replaces other Privacy Statements for the Central Web Site to date.
Your use of the Central Web Site acknowledges your acceptance of this Privacy Statement. Central may change the content or services found on our Web Site at any time without notice. Accordingly, our Privacy Statement may change from time to time. The updated document will be available on the Web Site. We encourage you to periodically review this statement for changes. Your continued access to, or use of, this Web Site means you agree to and accept the changes we make.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement, the operation of this Web Site, or your dealings with this Web Site, then email us via the online Contact Us form.