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Power SS Media and Chixmotobikes are committed to protecting and maintaining your privacy. As part of our normal operations we may collect your information. This Privacy Policy describes the type of information we may collect and what may happen to that information. This policy applies to all publications published by Power SS Media. It also covers websites relating to Power SS Media and Chixmotobikes publications hosted by third parties. This statement is designed to tell you how Power SS Media uses and manages personal information provided to, or collected by Chixmotobikes. We believe you should be made aware of our practices so you can make informed decisions about how you allow us to use your information. Power SS Media is bound by and supports the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act. As a media organisation, Power SS Media publicly commits to the standards and practices carried out in the course of journalism. In this ever changing industry Power SS Media may, from time to time, review and update this privacy policy statement to take account of new laws and technology and changes to Power SS Media’s operations. All personal information held by Power SS Media will be governed by its most recent policy. Any questions regarding this statement or complaints regarding privacy should be sent to Power SS Media, PO Box 567, Gympie, Qld, 4570 Australia.
What kind of personal information does Power SS Media collect and how is it collected? Power SS Media collects a range of personal information from members of the public. Power SS Media collects most information directly from you. We collect this information so you can subscribe to our publications, advertise in our magazines, complete a survey or questionnaire, enter a competition or an event, seek employment, or communicate with Power SS Media by e-mail, telephone or in writing. Sometimes Power SS Media may be provided with personal information about an individual from a third party, for example from third parties who give gift subscriptions. In general, the type of personal information Power SS Media collects and holds could include (but is not limited to) name, address, contact details, and gender.
How Power SS Media uses Personal Information Power SS Media uses personal information for the primary purpose for which it is collected and for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose. In general, Power SS Media uses personal information for the following purposes:
- to provide publications to readers of its publications;
- to provide other products or services which are requested from Power SS Media, including advertising services;
- to help Power SS Media manage and enhance its products and services;
- to communicate with readers of its publications;
- to provide people with ongoing information about Power SS Media’s products and services in which they may have an interest;
- unless requested not to, Power SS Media may provide your personal information to third parties which may in turn provide your information to other third parties for marketing purposes.
In many cases where Power SS Media asks you to provide information about yourself, if you do not provide Power SS Media with that information Power SS Media will not be able to provide you with the relevant product or service.
Links to Third Party Websites from Power SS Media Websites Power SS Media operates a number of websites relating to its products and services and general business, including chixmotobikes.com To the extent that Power SS Media Websites contain links to sites operated by third parties and not related to Power SS Media products, services or events (" Linked Websites "), the Linked Websites are not controlled by Power SS Media and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those companies. Before disclosing your personal information to Linked Websites, we advise you to examine their privacy polices.
Our Use of Cookies through Power SS Media Websites Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computers hard drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable us to provide the functionality you require when visiting Power SS Media Websites (for example, to place items in your shopping cart on chixmotobikes.com) and personalises your internet experience.
To whom might Power SS Media disclose Personal Information? Power SS Media may disclose personal information it collects about you to a related company. The company to which information is disclosed is bound to use it for the same purpose as the information was collected, unless otherwise permitted by law.
Power SS Media may also provide your information to:
- Organisations who are sponsoring or otherwise involved with or participating in a promotion, competition or survey;
- Other companies or individuals Power SS Media engages to perform, such as mailing a subscription, processing credit card information, mailing of information or prizes, data analysis, telemarketing, research, and advertising;
- anyone you authorise Power SS Media to disclose information to.
Power SS Media may decide to buy or sell assets which form part of or relate to its business. In any such transaction, personal information will usually be one of the transferred assets and will be disclosed to the purchaser.
How does Power SS Media treat Sensitive Information? In referring to 'sensitive information' Power SS Media means information relating to a person's racial or ethnic origin, membership of political bodies, religions, trade unions or other professional or trade association, sexual preferences, criminal record and health information. If you decide to provide Power SS Media with sensitive information, it is Power SS Media’s policy that this information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose, unless you agree otherwise or use or disclosure of this information is allowed by law.
Management and security of personal information
Power SS Media has appointed a Privacy Officer to oversee Power SS Media's management of personal information in accordance with this policy and the Commonwealth Privacy Act. Power SS Media has also directed staff that personal information must be dealt with in accordance with this policy and that personal information must be kept secure from unauthorised access or disclosure.
Updating Personal Information
Power SS Media endeavours to ensure that the personal information it holds is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Power SS Media encourages you to contact it as soon as possible in order to update any personal information it holds about you. The National Privacy Principles require Power SS Media to not store personal information longer than necessary. Where Power SS Media no longer requires any personal information that it holds, that personal information will be destroyed or Power SS Media will remove from it any details that will identify individuals.
You have the right to check what Personal Information Power SS Media holds about you
Under the Commonwealth Privacy Act, you have the right to obtain access to any personal information which Power SS Media holds about you and to advise Power SS Media of any perceived inaccuracy. There are some exceptions to this right set out in the Act. To make a request to access any information Power SS Media holds about you, please contact Power SS Media in writing as set out below. Power SS Media will require you to verify your identity and specify what information you require. Power SS Media may charge a fee to cover the cost of verifying your application and locating, retrieving, reviewing and copying any material requested. If the information sought is extensive, Power SS Media will advise of the likely cost in advance and can help to refine your request if required.
How to contact Power SS Media
If you would like to make an access request or wish to provide feedback about this policy, please contact Power SS Media by writing to Power SS Media, PO Box 567, Gympie, Qld, 4570, Australia or emailing
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