Terms of use
In this statement, GITA means GITA Geospatial Information & Technology Association Australia & New Zealand Division (ACN 073 047 613) and includes its related bodies, which may be referred to as the ‘our’, ‘us’ or ‘we’, and ‘you’ means any and all users of or visitors to this website.
General
You agree that your use of this website is subject to GITA's rules, regulations, by-laws and policies as laid down from time to time, including those which are outlined in this statement.
Disclaimer
GITA, its officers, employees, agents and advisers:
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are not responsible, or liable for, the accuracy, currency and reliability of any information appearing on this website
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make no express or implied representation or warranty that any estimate or forecast will be achieved or that any statement as to future matters contained in this website will prove correct
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expressly disclaim any and all liability arising from the information contained in this website including, without limitation, errors in, or omissions contained in that information
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except so far as liability under any statute cannot be excluded, accept no responsibility arising in any way from errors in, or omissions from this website, or in negligence
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accept no liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of that person, or any other person, placing any reliance on the contents of this website
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assume no duty of disclosure or fiduciary duty to any interested party.
Copyright
GITA claims copyright ownership of all information on this website, unless expressly stated otherwise.
Privacy policy
We understand and appreciate that you may be concerned about your privacy and about the confidentiality and security of information we may gain about you online and off line. We are committed to protecting your privacy and to complying with the National Privacy Principles. Please read the Privacy Policy statement to understand how, in the context of this website and otherwise, your personal information is collected, used, protected and recorded by us.
We may from time to time change the content or services found on this website as we strive to continually improve the means of providing you with the products and services you require. Consequently, the policy statement may change from time to time, so you should review the policy statement .
Information collected
Generally, we collect personal information about individuals from enrolment forms so the type of information which we collect about you will depend on which of our educational products or services you use and how you use the facilities offered on this website. Generally speaking, the personal information which we collect includes name, contact details (for example, postal address, email address, telephone number(s), facsimile number), citizenship, qualifications, date of birth, occupation, gender and subject/course selection.
Also, if you visit the website to browse or download information, our web server will record the date and time of your visit to our site, the pages viewed and the information downloaded. We generally use this information for statistical purposes.
Use and disclosure of information
Personal information which you supply online and off line is collected by GITA for use in connection with conducting the business of GITA. Such uses include matters related to the processing of professional development registration forms, mentoring program application forms and membership application forms, as well as the provision of membership products and services and administrative support.
GITA will not disclose personal information concerning you to parties outside of GITA, other than for a purpose made known to you and to which you have consented.
Please note that the information provided by you both online and off line may be disclosed to our agents, contractors or third party service providers who provide administrative, telecommunications, computer or other services to us in connection with the operation of our business and this website and who are under duties to GITA to keep such information confidential and secure.
Security
We maintain strict standards and security procedures to prevent unauthorised access to your personal information and ensure correct use of information. We use encryption technology to ensure your information is protected when being sent over the Internet. Access to your personal information is protected from unauthorised access through the use of a login name and secure password. This is to ensure that the information is only displayed to the intended person. You should not divulge your secure password to anyone.
While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure the security of any information that you transmit to us over the internet and you do so at your own risk. However, once we receive your transmission, we take all reasonable steps to ensure that your information is secure on our systems and those of our agents.
Your access to your information
GITA will always try to maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding students and staff. There are procedures in place which facilitate amendments and verification of personal information. If you think that your personal information retained by GITA may require changing or updating, please contact us. We will then take all reasonable steps to correct the information so that it is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
Complaints
If you have a complaint regarding the way in which your personal information is being handled by us, please contact us in the first instance. If we are unable to reach a satisfactory solution through negotiation, you may wish to request an independent person to investigate the complaint, such as the Privacy Commissioner.
Links to other sites
GITA's website contains links to the websites of other organisations. GITA does not necessarily endorse or support the views, opinions, standards or information contained within these linked websites. GITA does not accept any responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense you might incur as a result of the use of, or reliance upon, the materials which appear at any linked site.
GITA respects the intellectual property rights of others. You should be aware that material found on linked sites is likely to be protected by copyright and may also contain trade marks and other protected information. It is your responsibility to use the material on each linked site in accordance with the site's specific terms and conditions of use.
