Privacy Policy

Privacy is a very serious matter, and the Australian Medical Association (WA) believes it should be safeguarded online just as in the real world. However, total privacy is only possible in total isolation, and we believe a balance needs to be struck between privacy and the ability to collaborate effectively.

Personal Information

Do you ask for personal information?

Some areas of this website are openly available to all visitors. Other areas have restricted access, being only available to registered members. In order to register, we require membership of the AMA (WA). Joining the AMA (WA) involves the provision of certain personal information.

How will you use my personal information?

The information you supply may be used by us as a way of contacting you, or as part of a generalised profile of visitors. Note that your personal information is never sold to third parties, nor is it used to target advertising.

Will you disclose my personal information?

No. We will never disclose any individual's details to any third party, unless required to by law.

Website Technology

Do you use cookies?

Yes, we use cookies as a way of carrying authentication and transaction-state information between web pages. However, we do not use cookies to monitor usage or track users across other websites.

Do you store IP addresses?

IP addresses are stored for system administration and security purposes, and may additionally be used for profiling purposes.

Is your site secure?

Several sections of our website ask for provision of credit card details and other personal information. These specific sections are protected by a secure server certificate. You will notice a padlock symbol displayed in your browser when you visit these pages. Any information transmitted to or from our server using these pages is secure from 3rd party access.

General Issues - What Else Should I Know?

Privacy is everyone's concern. Every time you send an email message or post to a web-based discussion, you are passing on some personal details, details that can be collected and used by others. These details may used to send unsolicited commercial email (or 'spam') to your mailbox.

Also, while the AMA (WA) will never pass on your details outside of the mechanisms described above, we cannot ensure the security of any information sent to us, and you do so at your own risk. Remember: you, and you alone, are responsible for the secrecy and security of your personal information. Please be careful and responsible.