Disclaimer
Information collected
A record of your visit is made each time you view this website with our Internet Service Provider. The following information is logged for statistical purposes:
- your server address
- the date and time you visited the site
- pages accessed and documents that were downloaded
- the previous or referring website you were viewing prior to our website
- the platform and the type of browser you are using.
Collection of information on web site activity
To improve the website experience, the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) uses 'cookies'.
A cookie is a small text file that the site places on a user’s computer as a tool to remember preferences. The website uses Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers in the United States. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate an IP address with any other data held by Google. LGAT uses reports provided by Google Analytics and HubSpot to understand website traffic and webpage usage.
Registering and logging into the LGAT Members Portal provides us with personal details that enable LGAT to track onsite behaviour, including what content the user views and downloads. This information is used in an aggregated form to help LGAT to understand which content is useful to members.
Although most browsers automatically accept cookies, a user can choose whether or not to accept cookies via a browser's settings. Users may also delete cookies from a device at any time. However, if cookies are not accepted the full experience of some of the features of the website will be lost, such as the Member’s Portal.
Collection of information on email engagement
By registering as a member, the member is included in subscriber lists for the LGAT e-newsletters, the user provides a unique identifier (email address) that allows LGAT to track the user’s engagement with email content. LGAT can identify whether an email has been opened and what links have been clicked within the email. In addition, the information can identify what email software was used to open the email, the approximate location at the time of opening, and whether the user has shared the email content by forwarding, or via social media.
This information is primarily used in an aggregated form to help LGAT understand which content is useful to members.
Not legal advice
The advice provided by LGAT is intended to be guidance only. It is not a substitute for legal or formal advice from relevant regulatory bodies.
Linked sites
This website may contain links to other websites (“linked websites”). Those links are provided for convenience only and may not remain current or be maintained. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices associated with linked websites.
Our links with linked websites should not be construed as endorsement, approval or recommendation by us of the owners or operators of those linked websites, or of any information, graphics, materials, products or services referred to or contained on these linked websites, unless and to the extent stipulated to the contrary.
Changes to material
LGAT reserves the right to alter, amend, vary or otherwise change the material at any time and without notice to you.
Accessibility
We are committed to a website that is accessible to all our users. This includes people with disability who may use assistive technology to read or listen to content on this site.
Responsive design
This site automatically adjusts to fit the size and type of device being used to access it such as smartphone, tablet or PC.
Variation to terms
We may alter these terms of use at our discretion without notice to you.
Guidelines
This website strives to meet Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.0. It is regularly checked against that standard.
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