NIIN Privacy Policy
The National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) website is operated on behalf of the NIIN by Vector Consulting Pty Ltd (ACN 158 926 142) ('Vector Consulting', 'we', 'us', 'our'). Vector Consulting serves as the Secretariat for the NIIN, providing operational and administrative support to the network. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information through this website, in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this statement.
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you interact with this website, including through:
- Contact forms — your name, email address, organisation and any message content you submit
- Newsletter sign-ups — your name and email address, used to subscribe you to NIIN communications delivered via Vision 6
- Website analytics — information about how you use this site, collected automatically via Google Analytics
Analytics data may include your IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and referring URLs. This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify you personally.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information collected through this website to:
- Respond to your enquiries submitted through the contact form
- Send you NIIN news, updates and communications you have subscribed to receive
- Understand how visitors use the website and improve its content and functionality
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Newsletter Communications
NIIN newsletter communications are delivered through Vision 6, an Australian email marketing platform. By subscribing, you consent to your name and email address being stored and processed by Vision 6 for the purpose of delivering these communications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Vision 6's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy, available at vision6.com.au.
Website Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data including your approximate location, device type, browser and pages visited. This data is processed by Google and stored on Google's servers, which may be located outside Australia.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
WordPress and Website Platform
This website is built on WordPress. WordPress may collect technical information about your visit, including IP address and browser data, through standard server logs. We use this information for security and maintenance purposes only.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Vision 6 — for the purpose of delivering newsletter communications you have subscribed to
- Google — for analytics purposes, as described above
- NIIN university and industry partners — where necessary to respond to your enquiry
- Law enforcement or government agencies — where required or authorised by law
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to follow up on your enquiry. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from this website.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request that we correct any information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Privacy Officer Vector Consulting Pty Ltd Email: brad@vector-consulting.com.au Phone: [insert contact number]
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
This Privacy Statement was last updated in April 2026.
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