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Privacy Policy for Lincoln College Website

  1. Introduction

Lincoln College – we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it when you access or use the Lincoln College website www.lincoln.edu.au

  1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes data such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when registering for an account or engaging with us through the process of applying to live at Lincoln College.
  • Usage Data: This includes technical information about your visit to the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and duration of use.
  1. Use of Collected Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Website.
  • To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, providing updates, and sending relevant notifications.
  • To enhance and improve the functionality of the Website by analysing user behaviour and trends.
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations and regulations.
  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies are small files placed on your device to store information such as user preferences. You may manage your cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the Website.

  1. Sharing of Information

Lincoln College does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may, however, share your information with the following parties:

  • Service providers who assist with the operation and functionality of the Website.
  • Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of others.
  1. Data Security

We employ a range of administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Despite these efforts, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure, and we cannot ensure the absolute security of your information.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.

To exercise your rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at admin@lincoln.edu.au

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When your personal information is no longer needed, we will take steps to securely delete or anonymise it.

  1. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by Lincoln College. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Lincoln College reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at admin@lincolncollege.edu.