PRIVACY STATEMENT

Hunter Valley Wine Show

Hunter Valley Wine Show (HVWS) is committed to protecting user privacy. We understand that your privacy is important and will ensure as far as possible that your personal information collected through this website is used only for the purposes as set out.

This Privacy Statement explains our policies in relation to the handling of personal information that may be collected on this website.

Information Collected

The Hunter Valley Wine Show website uses cookies. A cookie is a packet of information stored on an individual’s computer and used for customising site information to improve user experience and track user navigation. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you to the fact that cookies are being used.

No attempt is, or will be made, to identify users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the Internet Service Provider's activity logs.

We collect no personal information about you unless you choose to provide this information to us either direct or via:

·       online Registration, Contact or Enquiry forms located on this website

·       any e-mail messages or other correspondence that you send via this website

You have control over any personal information we collect on you and at any time may contact us to notify that you no longer wish to receive further correspondence from us.

Usage of Personal Information

We are committed to keeping all personal information secure and have taken reasonable steps to prevent loss, unauthorised access or modification. The personal information you provide through this website will only be disclosed:

·       For the purposes for which the personal information was requested, and for directly related purposes.

·       When required or authorised by or under law to disclose the information or with your consent.

We do not sell your name or other private profile information to third parties, and do not intend to do so in the future.

Security

Appropriate steps are taken to protect the personal information you share with us. We have implemented technology and security features to safeguard the privacy of your personal information.

We cannot be held responsible for lapses in security caused by third-party accesses to information as a result of your failure to keep your personal information private.

We reserve the right to gather more extensive information about any attempted access to this website that raises security issues and, if appropriate, make disclosures to the relevant authorities.

Changes to the Privacy Statement

We may amend this Privacy Statement from time to time and post the amended version on this website.

Links to External Websites

This website include hyperlinks which enable access to a number of external websites. These third-party websites are not subject to this Internet Privacy Policy. To determine how they deal with personal information, you should read their privacy policies.

Contact Information

If you have comments or questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.

For further information concerning your rights please visit the Australian Privacy Commissioner's web site at: www.privacy.gov.au

Disclaimer of Liability

The materials presented on this web site are distributed by Hunter Valley Wine Show (HVWS) as an information source only.

The company endeavours to ensure that the information provided on this website is correct at the time of publication. However, the company does not warrant, guarantee or make representations regarding the currency, correctness, accuracy or suitability for a particular purpose of the information contained on this website.

The user accepts sole and full responsibility and risk associated with the use of this website and use of or reliance on any information contained within this website. HVWS does not accept any responsibility or liability for any direct or consequential loss, damage or inconvenience suffered or incurred as a result of use of this website, or use of or reliance on information contained within this website.