Last updated: 15 December 2024
Owned and operated by AbSec – NSW Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat.
This privacy policy explains how the Know Your Rights (KYR) website collects, stores, uses, and protects information. It also outlines our commitments to Aboriginal Data Sovereignty, cultural safety, and the ethical use of information provided or generated by Aboriginal peoples engaging with this platform.
The KYR website is a culturally grounded resource designed to support Aboriginal parents, carers, families, and communities navigating the NSW child protection system.
We recognise that privacy is critical, particularly for families experiencing state intervention. We treat all data with care, confidentiality, and cultural responsibility.
As an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, AbSec upholds the principles of Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Governance, including:
The KYR website is designed to minimise any personal data collection. We only collect what is necessary for website functionality, analytics, and user-requested contact.
You may choose to provide:
Name and email (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
Feedback or comments.
Requests for updates on the KYR project.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive information (e.g., information about child protection matters). If such information is provided voluntarily, it is handled in accordance with strict privacy and cultural safety protocols.
Our website automatically collects non-identifying technical information, including:
Device type and browser.
Pages visited.
Time spent on pages.
Clicks and site navigation patterns.
Approximate geographic location (as provided by browser/analytics tools).
This information cannot identify you personally.
The KYR website uses reputable platforms to support user experience, safety, and communication.
Used to understand how people use the website so we can improve accessibility and cultural safety. GA4 may collect device/browser data, behaviour patterns, general geographic location.
GA4 does not provide personal names or identities. You can use browser settings to opt out of analytics tracking.
Brevo may collect contact information for newsletter sign-ups, mail updates. Brevo stores only the information you voluntarily submit. Your information is not shared with other parties.
Elementor is the tool used to construct the website layout and contact forms. Elementor does not access personal data beyond basic technical information necessary for page display.
We use collected information to:
Provide website functionality.
Improve user experience.
Share project updates (only if you subscribe).
Ensure website safety and performance.
We do not use your information for:
Automated decision-making.
Advertising or targeted marketing.
Sharing with government agencies.
Sharing with external organisations.
AbSec uses secure, Australian-hosted or sovereign-appropriate storage solutions wherever possible.
Encrypted website traffic (HTTPS).
Restricted administrative access.
Secure cloud storage.
Regular monitoring and updates.
Privacy-aligned workflows and governance.
We do not share, sell, or rent personal information to any organisation, government agency, or third party.
Information may be shared only if:
You explicitly consent in writing.
It is required by law (e.g., court order).
We never share analytics data in identifiable form.
The KYR website uses standard cookies to support:
Site functionality.
Embedded videos.
Analytics.
Accessibility features.
You can disable cookies through your browser without affecting access to core content.
Some pages contain links to external organisations, including legal services, support services, and community organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
You have the right to:
Access information you have provided.
Request correction or deletion.
Opt out of email updates at any time.
Ask how your information is being used.
Request no tracking.
To request changes, contact: [email protected]
This website is intended for adults navigating child protection processes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or young people.
We may update this policy to reflect legal, cultural, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
For questions about this policy or how your information is handled:
AbSec – NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation
AbSec and our partners acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout NSW and their continuing connections to land, waters, and communities. We also acknowledge the lands on which these stories were told, the lands of the Dharawal, Yuin and Wonnarua people.
We acknowledge the Elders, leaders and advocates that have led the way and continue to fight for our children. We also acknowledge the Stolen Generations who never came home and the ongoing impact of government policy and practice on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.
This website shares the experiences and advice of Aboriginal families involved in the NSW child protection system who participated in the Bring Them Home, Keep Them Home research at UNSW. We acknowledge and thank the families who generously gave permission to share their stories.
These experiences reflect what worked for those families and do not constitute advice or views of AbSec. AbSec recommends seeking independent legal advice for your own circumstances.
