This notice is provided in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). It explains what personal information The Hope Initiative for CMV collects, why we collect it, and how we use it.
Who We Are
The Hope Initiative for CMV is an Australian registered charity (ABN 96 693 827 664) raising awareness of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), founded in memory of Charlotte Hope.
What We Collect
- Name and email address — when you subscribe to receive updates from us
- Donation amount and payment details — when you make a financial contribution, processed securely through Donorbox and Stripe
- Anonymised website usage data — collected automatically via Google Analytics
Why We Collect It
- To process your donation and issue a receipt
- To send you updates about our work and how donations are being used (if you have subscribed)
- To improve our website and communications
- To meet our legal and charity reporting obligations
Who We Share It With
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with:
- Donorbox and Stripe — to process your donation securely
- Our email service provider — to deliver our newsletter
- Regulatory authorities — where required by law
Your Choices
- You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the link in any email we send
- You can request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us
- Providing your information is voluntary, however without it we may be unable to process your donation or send you updates
Contact & Complaints
For any questions about how we handle your personal information, please contact us via hopeinitiativeforcmv.com. If you are unhappy with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at http://www.oaic.gov.au.
Our Full Privacy Policy
Our full Privacy Policy, including details on data retention, security, and your rights under Australian law, is available on our website at hopeinitiativeforcmv.com.