Privacy and Security Statement
TEC owns and manages this website.
This Privacy and Security Statement doesn’t apply to any third party Websites that are listed and/or linked under or from this website.
Third Party Websites should contain their own privacy statements and those third parties are responsible for informing you about their own privacy practices. We strongly suggest that you access and understand Third Party Privacy and Security Statements.
We understand and appreciate that Website visitor are concerned about their privacy and about the confidentiality and security of information we may gain about you online. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy and Security Statement explains how your personal information will be treated as you access and interact with TEC.
As this Website develops and as technology evolves, we will strive to provide you with better services. We encourage you to periodically review our Privacy and Security Statement because it may change from time to time.
In addition to the provisions of this Privacy and Security Statement, specific or additional privacy provisions may apply e.g., access by minors being one example.
Because those specific or additional provisions also relate to your privacy protection, you should review them periodically. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Privacy and Security Statement and other specific or additional provisions, the specific or additional provisions will prevail.
Whilst we will make every reasonable effort to ensure that children's privacy and other rights are not compromised, it is ultimately the responsibility of parents to monitor their children's Internet usage.
Remember to close your browser when you have finished your user session. This is to ensure that others cannot access your personal information and correspondence if you share a computer with someone else or are using a computer in a public place like a library or Internet cafe. You as an individual are responsible for the security of and access to your own computer.
It is important that all users be aware that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information over the Internet (e.g., in discussion forums, via email, or in chat sites) this information can be collected and used by others. In short, if you post personal information in publicly accessible online forums, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.
Ultimately, you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your username and passwords and/or any account information. Please be careful and responsible whenever you are using the Internet.
Collection, Use and Security of personal information
Whilst we currently have no intent to collect any personal information, we reserve the right to do so.
We may collect personal details and lifestyle interests to enable us to more accurately deliver a tailored service. Some of this information may be collected to improve protection and security of this website.
No identifying detail collected will be made available to any third party.
We may use aggregated detail in communication with third parties, i.e., number of users visiting this website or number of users visiting specific categories etc.
In the event that information is gathered for internal analysis purposes to assist in improving our online services, any identifiable characteristics will be removed so that the user remains anonymous.
We may use cookies. Cookies are pieces of information that a website can transfer to an individual's computer hard drive for record keeping. Cookies can make accessing and using our services easier by storing information about your preferences on a particular Website. This will enable you to take full advantage of our services.
The use of cookies is an industry standard and you'll find most major Websites use them. Most Internet browsers are pre-set to accept cookies. If you prefer not to receive cookies, you can adjust your Internet browser to refuse cookies or to warn you when cookies are being used.
The information we collect from you is strictly confidential. We are required by law not to reveal, disclose, sell, distribute, rent, licence, share or pass on to any third parties, other than those who are contracted to us for the provision of products or services accessible via our website, any personal information that you may have provided to us unless we have your express consent to do so.
Exceptions to this include:
- Where we believe that the use or disclosure is reasonably necessary to assist a law enforcement agency or an agency responsible for national security in the performance of their functions; or
- Where we are authorised, required or permitted by law to disclose the information; or
- Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that disclosure is necessary to prevent a threat to life or health; or
- Where we are required to provide information in response to subpoenas or Warrants or other legal process including requests from the Australian Stock Exchange.
Transmissions sent to us are routinely monitored for quality control and systems administration.
Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, We cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to or receive from Us. These activities are conducted at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission, we make our best effort to ensure its security.
Can I access and correct my information?
You can request access at any time to personal information we hold about you. You may ask us at any time to correct this information where you believe it is incorrect or out of date.
No fee will be charged for an access request made to us. You may be charged the reasonable expenses incurred in giving you any information you have requested (such as searching and photocopying costs).
To access personal information we hold about you, or to obtain more information about your rights or Our Privacy Policy, please contact Our Privacy Officer on the details below: