Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 30 September 2025

dry.net.au/ (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. It also outlines your rights and choices under Australian law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal information you provide:
- Name, email address, or contact details when you subscribe, submit memorials, or contact us.
- Consent-based submissions (e.g., memorial stories, photographs, or cultural contributions).
Automatically collected information:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).
- Non-identifiable data used to improve site performance and visitor experience.
Sensitive information:
- We do not actively collect sensitive information (e.g., health, ethnicity, beliefs) unless you voluntarily provide it for memorial or cultural purposes, and only with explicit consent.

2. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

Provide and improve our website, services, and educational resources.
Respond to enquiries, submissions, or requests.
Publish memorial or heritage content with appropriate permissions.
Ensure compliance with cultural protocols and community expectations.
Monitor site performance, security, and visitor engagement.
Send updates or newsletters (only if you opt in).

3. Disclosure of information

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With consent: When you give us permission to publish or share content.
Service providers: With trusted third parties who help operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).
Legal obligations: If required by law, regulation, or court order.
Cultural custodians: Where appropriate, we may consult Traditional Owners or custodians before publishing sensitive heritage content.

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

4. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behaviour and improve our services.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

5. Data storage and security

Information is stored securely on servers located in Australia (or trusted international providers with appropriate safeguards).
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to ensure accuracy.
Withdraw consent for publication or processing.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or archival obligations.

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@zazu.com.au.

7. Children and vulnerable individuals

We take extra care with content involving children, grieving families, or vulnerable individuals.
Personal information relating to minors will not be published without verified parental or guardian consent.

8. Cultural and heritage sensitivity

We respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols.
Content involving sacred sites, ancestral remains, or restricted knowledge will only be published with appropriate permissions.
We will promptly review and, if necessary, remove content upon request from Traditional Owners or custodians.

9. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: admin@zazu.com.au