Privacy Details

Privacy Statement

At Pathology Council of Australia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a secure, transparent, and responsible manner.

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information provided by users of our website and members area.


1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide access to our members area. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Login credentials (such as username and password)

  • Basic account details required for membership verification

We do not collect sensitive personal information, financial data, or any information unrelated to membership access. This is protected by Stripe on your subscription sign up.


2. How We Use Your Information

All personal information collected is used solely for the purpose of:

  • Creating and managing your member account

  • Providing secure login access to the members area

  • Verifying your membership status

  • Maintaining internal administrative records

We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, advertising, or any unrelated activities.


3. No Sharing or Selling of Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with:

  • Third-party advertisers

  • Marketing organisations

  • External data brokers

Your information is only accessible to authorised personnel for administrative and technical purposes related to member access.


4. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss or misuse

  • Disclosure or alteration

This includes secure login systems, restricted administrative access, and standard website security protections.


5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as it is required to:

  • Maintain your active membership account

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

If your membership ends, your information will be securely deleted or de-identified within a reasonable timeframe.


6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate details

  • Request deletion of your account information

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details on our website.


7. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. Any updates will be published on this page.


8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how your information is handled, please contact us through the official contact channels listed on our website.