Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29 October 2026
Our commitment to your privacy
Together We Can is an online resource hub providing information and resources to support children and young people's sexual safety.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information collected through this website.
The Together We Can website is managed by the University of Wollongong. Personal information is handled in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW), where relevant.
This policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and how you can contact us about your privacy.
Information we collect
You can browse the website and access its resources without providing your name or contact details.
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
Your internet protocol (IP) address
Your browser and device type
Pages visited and resources accessed
The date and time of your visit
Cookies or similar website technologies, where used
If you contact us or provide feedback, we may also collect your name, email address and any information you choose to share.
We aim to collect only the personal information reasonably necessary to operate the website and respond to enquiries.
How we use your information
Information collected through the website may be used to:
Maintain and improve the website and its resources
Understand how visitors use the website
Respond to enquiries, feedback and requests
Protect website security and prevent misuse
Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations
We will not use or disclose personal information for unrelated purposes unless authorised or required by law, or otherwise permitted with your consent.
Children, young people and sensitive information
The privacy and safety of children and young people are especially important to us.
We encourage visitors not to include unnecessary personal or sensitive information when contacting us, particularly information that could identify a child or young person or disclose private experiences of sexual harm.
If you need personal advice or assistance concerning a child or young person's safety, please use the appropriate support services identified in the Get Help section of this website.
Cookies and website analytics
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand how visitors interact with its content.
Where analytics tools are enabled, information may be collected about website usage to help us improve accessibility, usability and the resources available to visitors.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work as intended if certain cookies are disabled.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.
Access to personal information is limited to authorised personnel and service providers who require it for legitimate purposes.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for its lawful purposes and in accordance with applicable recordkeeping and retention requirements.
Sharing information with others
We may use authorised service providers to support website hosting, maintenance, security, communications and analytics.
Personal information may also be disclosed where required or permitted by law, including in circumstances involving serious safety concerns or child protection obligations.
Where information is handled by service providers outside New South Wales or Australia, we apply relevant legal requirements and organisational privacy safeguards.
Links to other websites
Together We Can includes links to resources and websites managed by other organisations.
These websites may have their own privacy policies and information-handling practices. We encourage you to review their privacy information when accessing external services.
Accessing or correcting your information
You may request access to personal information held about you or ask for it to be corrected, subject to applicable laws.
You may also raise concerns about how your information has been handled.
If the University of Wollongong is responsible for that information, you can contact its Information Compliance Unit:
Email: icu-enquiry@uow.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4221 4368
Further information is available at https://www.uow.edu.au/privacy/
If you are dissatisfied with how a privacy concern is handled, you may have the right to request an internal review or contact the Information and Privacy Commission NSW at https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, information-handling practices or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page with its date of update.