1. Introduction

Commit Local (“CommitLocal”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting privacy and handling information transparently and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and guidance issued by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

2. Who We Are

CommitLocal is operated by:

Argued Australia Pty Ltd
Trading as Commit Local
ABN: 56 635 700 551
Level 5, 20 Bond Street, Sydney NSW Australia
admin (at) commitlocal (dot) com

3. What Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Job title or role
• Organisation affiliation
• Login and account details

b) Business and Organisation Information

• Organisation names and locations
• Business descriptions and profiles
• Community, environmental, social, and economic contributions
• Case studies, stories, and impact narratives
• Photos, videos, logos, and media assets
• Quantitative contribution data (including volunteer hours, in-kind support, sponsorships, training provided, or estimated financial value of contributions)

c) Technical and Usage Information

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Platform usage and interaction data
• Cookies and analytics data

4. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you visit our website, register an account or organisation, submit contributions or content, contact us, or participate in onboarding or verification processes.

5. Why We Collect Information

• Operate and manage the CommitLocal System
• Create and maintain organisation profiles and contributions
• Curate, display, and report on community impact
• Communicate with users and provide support
• Improve platform functionality and insights
• Produce aggregated reporting and benchmarking
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

6. Financial and Impact-Related Information

Where organisations provide financial or impact-related contribution information, the information is supplied voluntarily and in good faith. CommitLocal does not provide financial, legal, or auditing advice.

Contribution information may be displayed individually, comparatively, or in aggregated form. Unless explicitly stated, CommitLocal does not independently verify contribution values.

7. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information to employees, contractors, technology providers, professional advisers, or government authorities where required by law. We do not sell personal information.

8. Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers may store or process information outside Australia. Reasonable steps are taken to ensure overseas recipients handle information in accordance with Australian privacy standards.

9. Cookies and Analytics

CommitLocal uses cookies and similar technologies to enable site functionality, analyse usage, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Where information is no longer required, it is destroyed or de-identified.

11. Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, personal information by contacting  admin (at) commitlocal (dot) com.

12. Complaints

Privacy complaints may be lodged via admin@commitlocal.com. If unresolved, complaints may be referred to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will be published on the CommitLocal website.