Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
cholesteroltest.com.au (the "Site") is run by Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. The Site is hosted on a day to day basis and maintained regularly by contractors on behalf of Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd who have agreed to comply with this Privacy Policy, or with the relevant Australian Privacy Laws which are on no less stricter terms.
You must read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the terms and conditions before entering this Site. To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining what information we collect, how we might use that information and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used by Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. By accepting the terms of this Privacy Policy and the terms and conditions, you expressly consent to our use and disclosure of your personal information in the manner prescribed in this Privacy Policy.
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd is bound by the National Privacy Principles (the "Principles") contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), (as amended by the private sector provisions which came into effect on 21 December 2001) (the "Privacy Act"). The Principles are designed to protect the confidentiality of personal information and the privacy of individuals by regulating the way personal information is managed.
In summary, the Principles define "personal information" as information or an opinion which can be used to identify an individual.
We understand that when interacting with us the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information is important to you. That is why we are committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide to us.
What information does Pfizer Australia collect?
Our primary purpose in collecting personal information is to provide you with services and features that best meet your needs. This allows us to continuously improve the services and information we can make available to you. We only collect personal information about you that we consider necessary for this purpose. Where personal information is collected on this Site you will be informed of its use, purpose, who it may be disclosed to, and the procedure to gain access to it through specific statements and privacy policies on the Site.
To be notified when the Cholesterol Management Program will be launched and to receive any updates to the cholesteroltest Site you will be required to enter your first name and email address. Should you wish to unsubscribe, simply click on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Cholesterol Management Program registration page.
To access the Cholesterol Management Program, you will need to register using our online registration form. Here you will be required to provide us with an email address, first name, last name (optional) and mobile telephone number (should you wish to subscribe to the SMS messaging service).
By registering online and accepting the terms and conditions and Privacy Policy you expressly agree to receive certain information. If you do not wish to receive these communications we encourage you to opt-out of the receipt of certain communications on the "Unsubscribe" page. You may make changes to your notification preferences at any time.
How does Pfizer Australia use personal information and to whom does Pfizer Australia disclose it?
The Principles generally require Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd to use personal information only for the primary purpose for which it is collected, or for secondary purposes which are related to the primary purpose.
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd will only use the personal information required to comply with legal obligations.
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd may disclose aggregated personal information to third parties within or outside of Australia to help Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd and associated companies improve its pharmaceutical products and health services.
Generally, we require that organisations outside Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd who handle or obtain personal information as service providers to Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd acknowledge the confidentiality of this information, undertake to respect an individual's right to privacy and comply with the Principles and this Privacy Policy.
What about my sensitive information?
Some personal information collected by Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd is considered "sensitive". Sensitive information which Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd may collect includes a person's state of health and medical history.
The Principles require that sensitive information is used and disclosed only for the purposes for which it was provided, or a directly related secondary purpose, unless you agree otherwise or for other specific reasons such as, if the use or disclosure of this information is required by law or to prevent a serious and imminent threat to life or health of an individual.
Is my personal and sensitive information secure?
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd is committed to keeping your personal and sensitive information secure. All reasonable precautions will be taken to protect information from loss, misuse or alteration.
Except as described above, we will not knowingly disclose any of this personal information to outside parties unless you have consented to the disclosure or we are required by law to do so.
We use industry standard efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal information, such as firewalls and Secure Socket Layers. While we endeavour to keep information and materials on the Site, including those provided by you or on your behalf, secure and confidential, we will not be responsible for any breach of security caused by third parties and do not represent that the Site is completely secure.
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd has directed its staff that personal and sensitive information must be dealt with in accordance with this Privacy Policy and kept secure from unauthorised access or disclosure.
Links To and From Other Sites
cholesteroltest.com.au contains links to other sites including sites run by its affiliates. cholesteroltest.com.au is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those other sites. cholesteroltest.com.au makes no representations concerning any effort to review the content of sites to which it may be linked and has no control over information submitted to other sites. Users should consult the other sites' privacy notices prior to submitting any information, as we have no control over information that is submitted to, or collected by third parties. Access to any linked site is solely at your risk.
Cookies
When you visit our Site, our server attaches a small data file called a "cookie" to your computer's memory. Cookies are pieces of information that may be transferred to your computer's memory when you visit a Site for record keeping purposes. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies. However, if you do not wish to receive any cookies you may set your web browser to refuse cookies. We use cookies to provide us with aggregate (anonymous) information on how people use our Site and to help us to know what they find interesting and useful on our Site. We do not link this information back to your identity or other information that you have provided to us. We do not store any information that identifies you inside cookies. Each time you visit our Site a web server makes a record of your visit. Specifically, it records your:
- internet provider;
- date and time of your visit;
- pages accessed and the documents downloaded;
- search items entered; and
- referring URLs (universal locators).
Most cookies are "session cookies", ie, they are automatically deleted at the end of a session. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, although in that case you may not be able to use certain features on our Site and you may be required to re-enter your password more frequently during a session.
Spam
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd's interactions with you are also regulated under the Spam Act. Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd complies with these laws and will not send you a commercial electronic message unless permitted by the Act.
How do I access and update the personal information that Pfizer Australia holds about me?
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd has appointed a Privacy Officer to oversee Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd's management of personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Commonwealth Privacy Act. The Privacy Officer's contact details are set out below.
You can, in most cases, access and update the personal information on the Site. Alternatively you may contact the Privacy Officer.
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure that the personal information it holds is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Please contact the Privacy Officer if you believe that the information Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd holds about you requires changing or becomes out-of-date.
What if you have an enquiry?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd's privacy practices please contact the Pfizer Australia Privacy Officer. Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd will endeavour to act promptly in response to a request.
For general information on protecting your privacy, please visit the Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner's website at www.privacy.gov.au.
How to contact us
If you have questions about Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd and privacy, wish to provide feedback about this policy, would like to update your personal details held by Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd or wish to access information held by Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd about you, please contact Pfizer Australia's Privacy Officer at:
How long is my personal information stored?
You may unsubscribe to the Cholesterol Management Program at any time by utilising the opt-out contained on the "Unsubscribe" page of the Site. Personal information stored by Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd will be deleted automatically after 12 months from the date of registration. This does not include aggregated non-identifiable personal information.
Revisions to Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically review the Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are helping to protect your personal information and confirm that your continued use of the Site constitutes your agreement to the Privacy Policy.
Entire Agreement
The terms and conditions and Privacy Policy, as modified from time to time as described above, set out the entire understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter, and it supersedes any prior understanding of any kind or nature.