Privacy Policy

Grain Orana Alliance Incorporated recognises the importance of protecting personal information and is aware of the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). We seek to handle personal information in a responsible and transparent manner, having regard to the principles of collection, use, disclosure, storage, security and access to personal information, as appropriate to our activities and obligations.

Collection of personal information

We collect personal information where it is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to, our functions and activities, including research, event delivery and communications. The information we collect may include your name, contact details, organisation, role, event participation, communication preferences and other information you choose to provide. We usually collect this personal information directly from you through registrations, subscriptions, enquiries, surveys and other interactions with us. We also may receive personal information from project partners or event hosts or service providers where this is necessary for our activities. You may choose not to provide requested information, but this may prevent us from processing a registration, responding to an enquiry or providing relevant research outcomes to you. We use personal information to administer our activities, communicate with you about events, research, updates and information relevant to our work. You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time by contacting us.

Research, events and project activities

When you participate in our research, surveys, events or project activities, we may collect personal information relevant to administering the activity, communicating with participants, evaluating outcomes and meeting project or funding requirements.

Where appropriate, we will provide additional information about the collection and use of personal information for a particular project or activity. We will take reasonable steps to protect identifiable information and, where appropriate, use aggregated or de-identified information when reporting or publishing results.

Where photographs, recordings, quotations or other identifiable contributions may be used in publications or communications, we will provide relevant information about that use and obtain consent or other authority where required.

Storage, security and retention of personal information

We may store personal information electronically or in hard-copy records, including systems operated by service providers on our behalf. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. We retain personal information only for as long as it is reasonably required for our activities or to meet contractual/funding obligations. When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to destroy it or de-identify it.

If we become aware of a suspected data breach, we will take appropriate steps to assess and respond to the incident, including containing the breach, investigating its potential impact and taking remedial action. Where notification is required by applicable law, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with those requirements.

Email and SMS communications

Grain Orana Alliance may use your email address and mobile phone number to provide event information, project updates, newsletters, reminders and other communications relevant to our activities. Our messages identify Grain Orana Alliance and provide a clear way to unsubscribe. You may unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP where applicable. Unsubscribing from optional communications will not necessarily stop essential administrative messages (such as messages/communications related to an event an individual has registered for).

Website information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to analyse website usage, improve our services and enhance the user experience. Information collected by third-party analytics or embedded services is also subject to those providers’ privacy practices.

Web links

External websites linked from this site are provided for information purposes only. Grain Orana Alliance does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy or privacy practices of external websites.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about how we collect, hold, use or disclose your personal information, wish to request access to or correction of personal information we hold about your, or wish to make a privacy complaint, please contact us at  admin@grainorana.com.au. Please provide enough information for us to identify the relevant records or investigate your complaint. We will acknowledge and respond to requests and complaints within a reasonable period.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services or legal obligations. The current version will be published on our website with the date it was last updated.

Last updated: September 2026

Disclaimer

Publications published on the Grain Orana Alliance website or in Grain Orana Alliance communications have been prepared in good faith on the basis of information available at the date of publication without any independent verification. Grain Orana Alliance does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness, and/or currency of the information nor its usefulness in achieving any purpose. Readers are responsible for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content of all published communications. Grain Orana Alliance accepts no liability for any loss, damage, cost, or expense incurred as a result of any person using or relying on information contained in its publications or communications.

Products may be identified by proprietary or trade names to help readers identify types of products but this is not, and is not intended to be, an endorsement or recommendation of any product or manufacturer referred to. Other products may perform as well or better than those specifically referred to.

Last updated: September 2026

Copyright

All material on this site, unless otherwise stated, is the copyright property of Grain Orana Alliance Incorporated. Content published on this website may be viewed, downloaded and shared for non-commercial research, educational and extension purposes, however, Grain Orana Alliance is to be acknowledged as the source. Any other reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial use requires prior written permission from Grain Orana Alliance.

Last updated: September 2026