360info values the privacy of every individual’s personal information and is committed to the protection of that information from unauthorised use and disclosure except where permitted by law. For information about the handling of your personal information please see the Visitors and Enquirers Collection Statement. For more information about our Data Protection and Privacy please see our Data Protection and Privacy Procedure.

If you have any questions about how 360info is collecting and handling your personal information, please contact our Data Protection and Privacy Office at dataprotectionofficer@monash.edu

1. When do these Website Terms and Conditions apply?

These apply to information (including personal data) that is collected through the use of Monash websites, including 360info. We are committed to protecting the integrity of your personal data and safeguarding your privacy. These Website Terms and Conditions are to be read in conjunction with the Monash University Data Protection and Privacy Procedure, which provides detail on how we process your personal data and how you may exercise rights in relation to the processing of such data.

Any personal data you provide online will be used by 360info for the purpose for which it was provided. Such uses may include matters related to republishing of our content, provision of services and the dissemination of information to staff for remaining in contact with you.

2. What types of information might we collect through your use of this website?

Information processed by 360info may include personal data collected by the use of cookies and the details you provide directly to us. Data that is automatically collected or provided directly to us may be shared with trusted third party partners to help us perform statistical analysis, to provide you with required services or support, and for the purposes of providing you with relevant and personalised content.

Information automatically collected

A cookie is a small message given to your web browser by our web server. The browser stores the message in a text file and the message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. It is possible to disable the acceptance of cookies by your web browser at any time. However, doing so may restrict your ability to access some web pages.

The 360info website uses cookies to store information regarding your visit to the site to improve your experience with us. Information that may be collected via cookies includes your domain name, IP address, the data and time of your visit, the pages accessed and documents downloaded, the previous site visited and the type of browser used.

We use the following types of cookies (which you can customise in accordance with Cookies Consent):

Essential cookies: these cookies are required for our website to operate correctly, and are therefore always turned on. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to navigate the website and access to secure areas of the website. If you do not accept essential cookies, our website may not function properly.

and analytical cookies: these cookies allow us to analyse non-personal data about how you and other visitors use our website to measure how it’s performing so we can constantly improve it. These cookies are shared with third party providers, but no personal data is included.

Preference and personalisation cookies: these cookies allow us to use information about the pages you visit on our website and the content you interact with to constantly improve your experience with 360. These cookies allow us to understand what information you’re interested in so we can show you more relevant content.

You can always withdraw your consent to cookies at any time by changing your preferences.

Information you voluntarily provide

Information that you voluntarily provide through the 360info website may be collected through various means, including through the use of online forms (e.g. registration forms), online surveys, payment facilities, online collaborative spaces and through alternative contact points (such as social media platforms). If you send us a message, the University will record your e-mail address.

If personal data is collected through the 360info websites, every effort will be made to ensure that this is done by a sufficiently secure means.

3. What security measures are in place on Monash websites?

Monash websites have security measures in place against the loss, misuse and alteration of information as defined in the University’s IT Security Policy .

A login name and password are required to visit secure areas. This is to ensure that the information is displayed only to the intended person. You should ensure that your password is kept securely and cannot be discovered by anyone else.

Some 360 websites may have chat rooms, forums, or message boards and or/news groups available to their users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal data.

The 360 website contains links to other sites. Monash University is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

4. Who can I contact if I have any questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal data is being collected through 360info websites, please visit our Data Protection and Privacy Office website or contact the Data Protection and Privacy Office by email dataprotectionofficer@monash.edu.