Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Gippsland East Matters Inc (GEM) respects your right to privacy and is committed to safeguarding the privacy of members, volunteers, donors and visitors who interact with this website. GEM collects personal information through its website to support its efforts in recruiting a community independent candidate and building a grassroots campaign for the seat of Gippsland East. In the interest of transparency, please see our privacy policy below.

The policy

This website is operated by Gippsland East Matters Inc. This Privacy Policy relates to the collection and use of personal information you may supply to GEM through your conduct on the website.

GEM values the privacy of information collected about visitors to this website, in particular information that is capable of identifying an individual. This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which your personal information, obtained through the website, will be handled. You should review this policy periodically so that you are updated on any changes.

Personal information

GEM uses personal information to communicate with volunteers and supporters about campaign activities, events, and progress. We collect information that you provide when signing up to our mailing list, completing our community survey, volunteering, donating, or submitting an expression of interest as a candidate.

Personal information collected through this website will not be disclosed to a third party unless the individual has consented, or it is required or authorised by law.

Mailing list

Signing up to the GEM mailing list is completely optional. Sign-up may include submitting your name, email address, and town or area of residence. Our mailing list is managed through Action Network. All emails sent via our mailing list will clearly identify Gippsland East Matters as the sender and will include an unsubscribe link.

Security

GEM takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide. Contact details submitted through this website are stored on password-protected platforms. Authorised volunteers with access to our systems are bound by this policy.

Problems or questions

If you have any queries relating to this Privacy Policy, or you have a problem or complaint, please contact us at hello@gippslandeastmatters.org

For more information about privacy rights in Australia, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au