Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 6, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how BRAIN (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website located at https://brain.net.au.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Name, email address, contact details, or other identifiers provided voluntarily (e.g., through subscriptions, sign-ups, or contact forms).

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Browser type, operating system, IP address, device information, and general website usage data collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.

1.3 User-Generated Content

Any content, comments, or other material you submit via our Website.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in several ways:

When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., signing up for newsletters, contacting us).
Automatically through cookies, tracking technologies, and third-party analytics services.
From third-party sources, where permitted by law.

3. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

To provide and improve our services.
To personalise user experience.
To send newsletters, updates, or marketing communications (if you’ve opted in).
To analyse site traffic and improve website performance.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking

4.1 We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about how users interact with the Website.
4.2 You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Website features may not function properly without them.

We will never sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, payment processors) who assist in operating the Website.
Where required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings.
To protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
6.2 However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

If you access the Website from outside Australia, your information may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. We take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

To access and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
To request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
To opt out of marketing communications.

Australian users also have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). EU users may have rights under the GDPR, and California residents under the CCPA.

9. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have unintentionally collected information about a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to this Privacy 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.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ballarat Region Artificial Intelligence Network
Email: hello@brain.net.au
Website: https://brain.net.au