Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Indigenous Business Council (IBC), a trading entity of Emu Nest Foundation Pty Ltd (ABN 70 639 865 795) (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit ibcouncil.org.au or otherwise engage with us.
We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, and any details you include when you contact us, subscribe to updates, make a donation, or register for an event.
When you visit our website, we may also automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed, through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to respond to your enquiries, process donations and event registrations, send you updates you have requested, improve our website and services, and meet our legal and administrative obligations.
We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected, or for related purposes you would reasonably expect, unless you consent otherwise or we are permitted or required by law.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (such as payment processors and email providers), and only to the extent necessary for them to perform those services.
We may also disclose information where required or authorised by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required to meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask us to correct it if it is inaccurate or out of date. To make a request, or if you have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us using the details below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can address it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at info@ibcouncil.org.au.