Privacy policy

We are an Australian advocacy organisation focused on raising awareness about children’s digital footprints, data privacy, and the safe use of technology in education settings. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

We take privacy seriously and we’re committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

What personal information we collect

We only collect personal information that we genuinely need to run Safer Footprint and engage with our community. This may include:

  • Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, organisation or childcare service you work for or attend (optional), any information you include when you contact us (e.g. questions, concerns, or examples you share), and data you share during your participation in surveys, workshops, events or research activities.

  • Information we collect automatically. As you browse our website, we automatically collect data, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and general usage data, and basic analytics (page views, time on site, referrers).

  • Cookies and analytics. We use analytics tools to understand how people use our website. Any such data will be de-identified, but you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

How we use personal information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send updates, resources, or invitations (only if you subscribe)

  • Improve our website, services, and advocacy work

  • Understand community concerns and refine our research

  • Deliver workshops, events, and educational content

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We will never sell personal information or use it for advertising.

How we store and protect personal information

We take security seriously and implement active technical and organisational measures to protect information. This includes access controls and authentication, secure cloud storage (with reputable providers), encryption where appropriate, regular review of security practices, and minimising data collection to what’s strictly necessary.

Accessing or correcting your information

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information, and request deletion of your information (unless we are required to keep it for legal reasons). To make a request, contact us. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us. We welcome feedback and are committed to improving our privacy practices.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our work, legal requirements, or best-practice approaches. The “Last updated” date shows when this policy was last changed.

Last updated: 24 November 2025