Privacy Policy

The Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTA WA) is covered by the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (as amended). The APPs govern the way that we collect, use, disclose, secure and provide access to personal information.

To comply with our obligations under the APPs, MTA WA has this Privacy Policy, which sets out how we manage privacy in our organisation.

MTA WA will review this policy from time to time, in order to update and continually improve our processes. If this policy is amended at any time, the updated version will be posted on our website at www.mtawa.com.au

Purpose of the Policy

MTA WA, as the representative body and employer association of the retail automotive industry, takes its obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (as amended) seriously. We have privacy obligations to our members and to the general public who use the services provided by MTA WA.

Collection of Personal Information

MTA WA does not collect personal information unless it is necessary to for us to carry out our role as the representative body and employer association of the retail automotive industry. We only collect personal information by means that are lawful, fair and unobtrusive. When practicable, personal information will only be collected from the individual concerned.

The type of information that MTA WA collects about you will depend on the nature of the service provided and how you contact us.

When you contact MTA WA, you may provide us with any of the following types of personal information:

Name
Date of birth
Address
Email address
Telephone and facsimile number
Credit card and other bank details
Occupation, position or job title
Details of memberships of trades associations, and
Other information which may be collected when you visit our website to read or download information, which may include your server address, domain name, the date and time of your visit to our site, the pages viewed and the information downloaded. MTA WA uses cookies for Google Analytics.

*Credit card details are transmitted through a secure server using Eway epayment gateway. MTA WA does host or retain any credit card information.

Use or Disclosure of Personal Information

MTA WA will only use or disclose your personal information for the primary purpose of collection, or a related purpose, or where we are required or permitted to do so by law or where you have provided consent.

In addition, MTA WA uses your information when advising you about our products and services, or upcoming events at MTA WA. MTA WA will not provide your personal information to any other organisation for marketing purposes without your consent.

We may disclose your information to:

Outsourced service providers and business partners including but not limited to printing houses and mail-out services, billing and debt recovery services, financial institutions and information technology services
Professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants and auditors
Government authorities as required or authorised by law, and
Related Motor Trades Associations in other Australian States.

MTA WA does not disclose personal information to any overseas organisations.

Data Quality, Storage and Security

MTA WA will endeavour to ensure that the personal information we hold about you is complete, accurate and up to date. In order to assist us to achieve this, it is important that you advise MTA WA when your details change. MTA WA members can also assist by ensuring that all their details are correct on membership renewal forms.

MTA WA may store your information in hard copy or electronic format, in storage facilities that we own and operate ourselves, or that are owned and operated by our service providers. MTA WA will take all reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Some of the steps MTA WA has taken to protect the security of your personal information include:

Computer and network security including passwords and other electronic barriers
Physical restrictions on access to personal information such as security doors
Policies for destroying or permanently de-identifying personal information no longer required (subject to legal requirements for retaining certain records), and
Secure internal information handling processes.

Access to Your Personal Information

You have a right to access and correct personal information that we hold about you.

Access may involve permitting you to inspect or take notes or make photocopies of your personal information. To obtain access you will have to provide proof of your identity. This is necessary so that MTA WA can ensure that your personal information is not disclosed to any other person.

In some circumstances, MTA WA may not be able to provide access to your personal information. If this occurs, we will provide you with a written explanation.

Requests for access to your personal information should be made in writing to the MTA WA. There is generally no fee for access to personal information. However, in some cases a reasonable fee may be charged in order to recover costs if information has to be retrieved from archives or a large quantity of information has been requested.

MTA WA will respond to all requests for access within 14 days.

Legal Information

Motor Trade Association of WA/Automotive Institute of Technology Incorporated name and logos are trademarks of the Motor Trade Association and Automotive Institute of Technology Incorporated and any information on this site is protected by copyright. Reproduction of any content or material other than intended must have the consent of Motor Trade Association of WA/Automotive Institute of Technology Incorporated. The Motor Trade Association of WA/Automotive Institute of Technology Incorporated have made every attempt to provide accurate and up to date information as possible however can not be held liable for any errors or omissions in any information offered.

Complaint Process

If you have any concerns about the way your personal information has been managed by MTA WA or if you believe that MTA WA has breached the APPs, you may make a complaint in writing at:

Chief Executive & Digital Officer
Motor Trade Association of WA
PO Box 1060
BALCATTA WA 6914

or email [email protected]

All complaints will be investigated within 14 days of receiving your complaint. If MTA WA has not handled your personal information in a way that is consistent with the APPs then we will take steps to remedy this immediately.

If you have any concerns about the way your complaint is being handled, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner by email at [email protected] or telephone on: 1300 363 992.

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