In accordance with the Guidelines for Federal and ACT Government World Wide Web Sites issued by the Australian Privacy Commissioner, the Shire of Broome provides the following privacy statements:
As a general rule, the Shire of Broome does not collect Personal Information* about you when you visit the site. You can generally visit the site without revealing Personal Information*, unless you choose to provide such information. The information received depends upon what you do when visiting the site.
Site visit data
The Shire of Broome records your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes -your server's address; the name of the top-level domain from which you access the Internet (for example, .gov, .com, .au, .nz etc); the type of browser you use; the date and time you access the site; the pages you have accessed and the documents downloaded and the previous Internet address from which you linked directly to the site.
We will not identify users or their browsing activities, except where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service provider's logs.
This Website contains links to other sites. The Shire of Broome is not responsible for the content and the privacy practices of other web sites and encourages you to examine each site's privacy policy and make your own decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability and correctness of material and information found.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of information that an Internet web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site. Please note this site does not use cookies.
Explore Broome App
The Explore Broome app has been built using the STQRY application builder. STQRY applications use your location data to display relevant maps and tours to you.
1. Your location data is neither transmitted to STQRY nor stored on the STQRY servers.
2. You may turn off the location features under the settings page of the app.
Email management - collection of personal information
The Shire of Broome collects only the personal information (including name and email address) that is needed to carry out its services, functions and obligations.
The Shire will handle, store, retain, and dispose of personal information securely and in line with relevant privacy legislation and Shire Policies.
Your personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary and will not be shared with third parties for marketing or any other purpose without your consent.
You may choose not to provide your personal information; however, without basic personal information, the Shire may be unable to deliver the services or assistance you require.
Please also use these links to read our Policy on Information Privacy or Freedom of Information, which gives details on how to amend your personal information:
Council Policies Shire of Broome
Freedom of Information Shire of Broome
Please contact us if you wish to make any corrections to your personal information or to make privacy-related complaints or queries either at shire@broome.wa.gov.au, or by writing to the Shire at the following postal address:
Information Services Manager
Shire of Broome
PO Box 44
Broome WA 6725
Australia
* The use of the term "Personal Information" in this privacy statement means any information from which your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.