Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: 8/06/2025

At She Plants Cities, we are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and manage personal information provided to us via our website (www.sheplantcities.com) and in the course of our work.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the operation of our business, including:

Names, contact details, and organisational affiliations
Communication preferences
Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, emails, newsletter sign-ups, or event registrations

We collect this information directly from you, unless it is unreasonable or impracticable to do so.

2. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
Provide updates about our services, projects, and events
Manage event registrations and consultations
Improve our services and website functionality
Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your information to trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, event registration tools, cloud-based services) where necessary to carry out our services. These providers are required to handle your information in accordance with privacy laws and only for the purpose for which it was shared.

We do not send your personal information overseas unless:

You have provided consent, or
It is required for a specific service and handled under appropriate privacy safeguards

4. Security and Storage

We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Personal data is stored securely using reputable systems with access limited to relevant team members.

5. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request corrections if you believe the information is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete. Contact us at hello@sheplantcities.com and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Website Analytics and Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your user experience and gather anonymous website analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.

8. Complaints

If you have a concern or complaint about the way we handle your personal information, please contact us via our contact page. We will respond promptly and work to resolve any issues. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
www.oaic.gov.au

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly stated.