Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute Ltd (referred to as the Global CCS Institute, We, Us, or Our) — ABN 136 614 465 — is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) when handling your personal data.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We may process your Personal Data based on:

Legitimate Interests: including marketing, membership engagement, content delivery, and operational functions.
Legal Obligations: where required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements.

3. What is Personal Data?

Personal Data refers to information or opinions that identify, or can reasonably identify, an individual.

Types of Personal Data we collect may include information about:

Members and collaborating participants
Recipients of publicity material
Contact officers or personnel involved in projects
Interested stakeholders
Board of Management members
Employees and contractors

4. Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may collect Personal Data:

Via forms on our website (e.g. registration, membership applications, contact forms)
Through correspondence (e.g. emails, enquiries)
From participation in surveys (optional)
Automatically, via website technology (e.g. traffic and usage data)
From third parties

We do not engage in automated decision-making that results in legal or similarly significant effects.

Purposes for Use

We use your Personal Data for purposes including:

Delivering content, services, and updates
Personalizing your experience on our website
Administering our operations
Responding to your enquiries
Improving our services and website
Ensuring security and legal compliance
Marketing content or services you may be interested in

Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose your Personal Data:

To members or collaborators you’ve interacted with
To third parties during business transactions (e.g. mergers, acquisitions)
To successors (e.g. in reconstruction or administration)
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights, safety, or property of our staff, members, or others

We may also share aggregated, non-identifying demographic data with third parties.

5. Website Access and Use

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and web beacons to improve user experience. These technologies may:

Recognize returning visitors
Track user preferences
Measure audience size and usage patterns
Assist with login and navigation

If you do not want to accept cookies, you can modify your browser settings. Note: disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Data Automatically Collected

When you visit our site, the following may be collected:

IP address and server address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages viewed and documents downloaded
Date and time of visit
Referring site

6. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to gather statistical data about website usage. This includes:

IP addresses
Page views and paths
Browser and device data
Visit duration

This data helps us improve user experience. Google stores this information on servers outside Australia.

7. Disclosure to Overseas Recipients

As a global organisation, your Personal Data may be transferred to or accessed from:

Countries such as Belgium, China, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, and United Arab Emirates

We ensure all overseas recipients provide adequate data protection, including use of:

Standard Contractual Clauses (for transfers outside the EEA)

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Data, including:

Secure servers and systems
Password-protected access (you are responsible for keeping passwords confidential)

However, data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed as completely secure. Transmission is at your own risk.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your Personal Data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion of data
Restrict or object to processing
Lodge complaints with data protection authorities

To exercise your rights, contact us:

Contact Details:

Phone: +61 3 8620 7300
Email: info@globalccsinstitute.com
Mail: Global CCS Institute, PO Box 23335, Docklands VIC 8012, Australia

Requests must be accompanied by proof of identity. A reasonable fee may apply for access requests.

10. Complaints & Queries

If you have concerns about your Personal Data, contact us in the first instance.

If unresolved, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner:

Phone: 1300 363 992
Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

11. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Changes will be published on this page.

Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our data practices.