GWSAN Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

The Greater Western Sydney Advocacy Network (GWSAN) is committed to protecting your privacy. We understand that sharing your story, data, or contact information requires trust — and we take that responsibility seriously.

This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information across our website, forms, programs, and campaigns.

What We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• Your name and contact details (email, phone)
  
  

• Your suburb or LGA
  
  

• Your organisation or affiliation
  
  

• Stories, experiences, or opinions you voluntarily share
  
  

• Responses to surveys or forms
  
  

• Information about your use of our website (via analytics tools)
  
  

Why We Collect It

We collect this information to:

• Stay in touch with you via mailing lists or campaign updates
  
  

• Build our community of supporters, researchers, and advocates
  
  

• Understand patterns and needs across Western Sydney
  
  

• Share stories (with permission) in our campaigns, reports, or media
  
  

• Improve our website, campaigns, and services
  
  

Storytelling & Consent

We will never share your story, quotes, or personal details publicly without your clear permission.

When you submit a story or testimonial:

• You’ll be asked if you’d like to remain anonymous
  
  

• You can withdraw or edit your submission at any time by contacting us
  
  

How We Store Your Information

We use secure platforms like Google Forms, Mailchimp, Notion, and encrypted spreadsheets to manage your data.

Only authorised GWSAN team members and collaborators have access to this information — and only for the purpose it was collected.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to any third parties.

Access and Control

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you at any time, or ask us to delete or correct it.

To make a request, contact us at:
greaterwesternsydneyadvocacy@gmail.com

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external platforms (e.g. Canva, Eventbrite, Google Forms). Please note that those platforms have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated as our organisation grows or as privacy standards evolve. The “last updated” date will reflect the latest version.

Questions?

We’re happy to answer any questions or concerns about how we manage your data.