All personal information entered through the secure section of our web site is encrypted using 128-bit security, verified by Thawte, the primary Electronic Commerce security verification company.

All details are transferred to our advanced Cold-Fusion Servers that incorporate multiple firewall programs. Our Internet servers are physically located on secure, protected premises for your further peace of mind.

Democracy.com.au is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. Democracy.com.au collects information from our members at several different points on our website.

External Links
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Democracy.com.au is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.

Surveys and Competitions
From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as postcode, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyse trends, administer the site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.