Life Sciences WA (LSWA) – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 July 2025

Life Sciences WA (LSWA) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a safe, respectful, and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
• Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Employment and professional details
• Payment and billing information
• Event attendance and preferences
• Any additional information you provide through forms, emails, or conversations

2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect your information through:
• Membership applications and renewals
• Event registrations
• Online forms and surveys
• Direct communications (email, phone, in person)
• Our website and digital platforms (e.g., cookies or analytics tools)

3. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information to:
• Manage and administer memberships
• Communicate with you about events, news, and opportunities
• Deliver services and benefits to members
• Process payments and renewals
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
We may use your information to:
• Send newsletters, updates, and event invitations
• Maintain accurate membership records
• Provide customer support
• Improve our services
You may opt out of communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or
contacting us directly.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. Your details may be shared with:
• Third-party service providers who assist with our operations (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, event partners)
• Regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties are required to comply with Australian privacy laws.

6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. Your data is stored securely in electronic or physical formats and only accessible by authorised personnel.

7. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections if necessary. To do so, please contact us at the details below.

8. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may need to review and update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the latest version, which will be published on our website. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed about how we manage personal information.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Life Sciences WA
Email: admin@lifescienceswa.com.au
Phone: +61 8 9216 5100
Address: Level 7, 863 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000 Australia