Privacy and Cookie Policy

This statement explains how we handle personal information collected when you visit globalgovernance-idc.net (the “Site”) and when you contact us through the form on the Site.

When you leave our Site or click on links that lead to external websites, we do not control the cookies they set and are not responsible for their privacy practices. You should familiarise yourself with the privacy policies of those sites.

Who we are

The Site is operated by Global Governance – IDC, located at: The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.

The Site is affiliated with the University of Melbourne but is a separate and independent project. This statement covers only the processing of personal information carried out through this Site. For any questions about your personal information, you can reach us through the contact form on the Site.

What we collect

Information you provide directly. When you use our contact form, we collect your first name, last name and email address. We use this information solely to respond to you and follow up on your enquiry. We do not use it for marketing, profiling, or any other purpose, and we do not share it with third parties for their own use.

Information collected automatically. We use only essential cookies needed to make the Site function properly and securely. We do not use Google Analytics or any other analytics service, and we do not use advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website, allowing the site to recognise your device on a return visit. We use only essential cookies, including cookies needed for the Site to function and security cookies used by our website security service to protect the Site against malicious activity. These cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

How long a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a “session” or “persistent” cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies stay until they expire or you delete them.

You can restrict or block cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent some parts of the Site from working properly. Your browser’s help section provides instructions on how to manage cookies.

Third-party content

To display the Site correctly, some resources such as web fonts may be loaded from third-party providers (for example, Google Fonts). When this happens, your device’s IP address is transmitted to the provider so that the resource can be delivered. We do not control how these providers process that information, and we recommend you review their privacy policies. These resources are used solely to display the Site correctly and not for tracking or advertising.

Legal basis for processing

We process the personal information you submit through the contact form because it is necessary to respond to your request. Where required, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

How we store and protect your information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. Access is limited to authorised people who need it to respond to your enquiry.

In some cases your information may be processed or stored outside Victoria or Australia (for example, where our email or hosting providers use servers in other jurisdictions). We take reasonable steps to ensure any such transfer complies with applicable privacy laws.

Once your information is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected, it is securely deleted.

Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not disclose it to third parties for their own purposes. We may disclose information only where required or authorised by law.

Your rights

You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you. You may also ask us to delete it or withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us through the form on the Site.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

Updates to this statement

We may update this statement from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. This statement was last updated on 09.VI.2026