How the Academy collects, uses and protects your personal information.
Effective Date: 14 July 2026
The Australia National Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (ANACMS) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
This may include your name, email address, phone number, professional affiliation, address, and any other details you include.
We may also automatically collect non-personal information such as:
We use collected information solely to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Information is stored on secure servers, primarily in Australia or in jurisdictions with comparable protections. Access is limited to authorised ANACMS personnel. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data, though no system is completely secure.
We may use third-party providers, for example web hosting, email services, or content tools, that process data only as necessary for their function. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality.
As an organisation with international academic links, some data may be transferred outside Australia. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
You have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@anacms.org.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.