Privacy Policy

Just Peoples has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to protecting personal privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this website. If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, please contact jo@justpeoples.org.

Information Collected

When you browse our website, our system automatically makes a record of your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes:

  • your server address

  • top level domain name (e.g. .com, .net, .gov, .au etc.)

  • the type of browser and operating system you used

  • the date and time of your visit

  • the previous site visited

  • which pages are accessed

  • the time spent on individual pages and the site overall

  • which files were downloaded

No attempt will be made to identify individual users except in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency (e.g. Australian Federal Police) exercises a warrant to inspect our service provider's log files. This information is analysed to determine the website's usage statistics.

We collect no personal information about you unless you choose to take part in an activity that asks for information, such as:

  • sending an email

  • participating in a survey

  • undertaking a donation, payment or other transaction

  • suggesting a link

If you choose not to take part in these kinds of activities your ability to use the website won’t be affected.

Use of Personal Information Collected

Any personal information you provide will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided and will not be disclosed to other people or organisations without your consent. The Internet is an insecure medium and users should be aware that there are inherent risks transmitting information across the Internet. Information submitted unencrypted via email or web forms may be at risk of being intercepted, read or modified. If you do not wish to email or send an online form to Just Peoples, you can send a letter to Just Peoples, 1/7 Herbert Street, St Kilda, 3182, Victoria, AUSTRALIA.

Mailchimp and privacy consent

Please note, this statement only relates to subscribers of the e-newsletter.

[To provide our e-newsletter to you] we use MailChimp, a reputable company* which provides online platforms that can be used to create, send, and manage emails. In providing this service, MailChimp may collect personal information, such as distribution lists which contain email addresses that members (such as Just Peoples) have sent, or intend to send, emails to, and all information relating to those email addresses. For further information about the type of personal information MailChimp collects, please refer to their Privacy Policy.

MailChimp will use this information for the purpose of hosting the online platform to enable members to create, send and manage emails. MailChimp will also use this information to measure their Email Campaign’s performance and to improve the features for specific segments of customers, evaluate your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. MailChimp may transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on MailChimp's behalf. MailChimp uses cookies, Web Beacons and Flash player code to collect information about when you visit the website, when you use the services, your browser type and version, your operating system, and other similar information.

As MailChimp is based in the United States of America (USA) and the information generated by cookies about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by MailChimp on servers located outside Australia, we are required to inform you that by subscribing to our e-newsletter:

  • you consent to your personal information being collected, used, disclosed and stored as set out in MailChimp’s Privacy Policy and agree to abide by MailChimp’s Terms of Use;

  • you understand and acknowledge that this service utilises a MailChimp platform, which is located in the United States of America (USA) and relevant legislation of the USA will apply. Accordingly, the Information Privacy Act 2000 (VIC) and Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) will not apply; and

  • you understand and acknowledge that MailChimp is not subject to the Information Privacy Act 2000 (VIC)  and Privacy Act 2020 (NZ).

  • and you will not be able to seek redress under the Information Privacy Act 2000 (VIC) and Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) but will need to seek redress under the laws of the USA.

You can opt out of our e-newsletter if you chose the ‘unsubscribe’ service provided by MailChimp in every email, or contact Just Peoples.

* MailChimp has the endorsement of TRUSTe's Privacy Seal, which means this privacy policy has been reviewed by TRUSTe for compliance with their program requirements including transparency, accountability, and choice related to the collection and use of your Personal Information. TRUSTe is an independent third party that operates a globally-recognized privacy trustmark.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (Google). Google Analytics uses cookies and JavaScript code to enable analysis on usage of this website. The data collected about your use of this website, (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored on Google's servers. Google will use this data for the purpose of compiling reports on website activity for us and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

Google will not collect personal information about you and the reports provided by Google to us will only contain aggregate non personal data about your use of this website. (These reports may contain data relating to pages viewed, files downloaded or the completion of online subscriptions). We will use the data collected by Google Analytics to improve how this website functions. For example we can use the data to check whether customers are having problems finding information and make access to information as easy as we can.

Google may transfer this data to third parties where required to do so by law, or where third parties process this data on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any personal information you may have previously provided to Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. Please note that if you do this, you may not be able to fully use this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Google Remarketing

Just Peoples' website uses Google’s remarketing technology. This allows us to display relevant ads based on what pages on the Just Peoples website you have viewed. The advertising will be displayed using cookies. This cookie doesn't record any personal information or identify you personally.

If you would prefer to not receive any targeted advertising, you can deactivate the use of cookies for these purposes through Google by visiting the website: https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

Google has its own independent data protection policy which can be accessed here.

Facebook Conversion Tracking Pixel

Just Peoples may from time to time use Facebook Advertising, Facebook Pixel Re-Marketing, and communications. This tool allows Just Peoples to deliver ads which are more relevant to you. The collected data remains anonymous and Just Peoples cannot see the personal data of any individual user.

However, the collected data is saved and processed by Facebook. Facebook may be able to connect the data with your Facebook account and use the data for their own advertising purposes in accordance with Facebook’s Data Use Policy. Facebook has ultimate control of the  information gathered through Facebook Advertising, Facebook Pixel Re-Marketing, and communications. You can opt-out of Facebook’s use of cookies and Facebook Pixel Re-Marketing through the settings on your Facebook Account.

Other Sites

This site contains links to external websites. Just Peoples is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. For more information, refer to our disclaimer statement.