Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 July 2025

The Australian Centre for International Studies ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://internationalstudies.com.au/, in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other relevant privacy legislation.

We may collect personal information directly from you, such as your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and any other details you choose to provide when submitting an article, filling in a contact form, or subscribing to our mailing list. Additionally, when you access our website, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information and the pages you visit. This is done through standard technologies such as cookies and analytics tools.

The personal information we collect is used to respond to your enquiries, manage submissions and correspondence, facilitate subscriptions, improve our website functionality, and inform you of publications, opportunities and events related to our work. We may also use your information to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your information to trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, managing communications or analysing web traffic. These third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation or court order.

Your personal information is stored securely, and we take reasonable steps to protect it from misuse, interference, unauthorised access or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be entirely secure, and you submit your information at your own risk. Information may be stored on servers located within Australia or in other jurisdictions depending on the services we use.

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections where necessary, and, in some cases, request deletion of your data. You may also withdraw your consent for specific uses, such as receiving email updates. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings. Additionally, our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as outlined herein.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, you may contact us. The Australian Centre for International Studies is based in Canberra, Australia.