Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and store personal information in connection with my historical research, writing, and consulting work.

I comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By engaging my services or using my website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Collection of Personal Information

I may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the conduct of historical or genealogical research and related consulting activities. This may include:

  • Your name, contact details, and professional or institutional affiliation
  • Information you provide when making an enquiry, commissioning research, or contributing to a project
  • Publicly available or archival records containing personal information relevant to research subjects

Where possible, I collect information directly from individuals. In some cases, I may collect data from public records, archives, libraries, or third-party sources, where such collection is lawful and relevant to legitimate research purposes.

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

Personal information is collected and used for purposes including:

  • Conducting historical and genealogical research, analysis, and interpretation
  • Preparing reports, publications, and presentations
  • Providing consulting or advisory services to clients and institutions
  • Managing communication, administration, and legal obligations
  • Preserving the integrity and context of research records

Where appropriate, information used in research outputs is anonymised, aggregated, or presented in a manner that respects privacy and ethical research standards.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

I do not sell or trade personal information. Information may be disclosed only:

  • With your consent;
  • To collaborators or clients directly involved in a project, where relevant and appropriate; or
  • When required or authorised by law.

In certain cases, personal information may appear in historical publications or reports where it is already publicly available or forms part of a legitimate scholarly or genealogical record.

5. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access or disclosure. Data is stored securely on password-protected devices or reputable cloud-based services located in Australia or in jurisdictions offering comparable privacy protections.

6. Data Retention and Archival Practices

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to complete research or consulting work, meet legal requirements, or maintain an appropriate historical record. Where information has enduring historical value, it may be archived or preserved in a secure, ethical manner consistent with professional research standards.

7. Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting me in writing. I will respond to all requests in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

8. Website and Analytics

If my website uses cookies or analytics tools, these may collect non-identifying information about visitors (such as browser type or visit duration) to improve performance and usability. You may adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies.

9. Complaints and Enquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact me. I take all concerns seriously and will respond promptly.

If you are not satisfied with the response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) .

10. Contact

Nanette Reid – Historian and Researcher
Email: nanette.reid.historian[at]gmail[dot]com
Location: Henley Beach, SA, Australia