Privacy Policy
Hurun Australia (“Hurun AU”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, and disclose personal information in connection with our research, publications, interviews, events, and digital platforms.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect only personal information that is reasonably necessary for our activities. This may include:
Name and professional details
Contact information (such as email address or telephone number)
Organisational affiliation
Information voluntarily provided in interviews, research participation, event registration, or correspondence
Limited website usage information (such as IP address, browser type, and access times)
We do not routinely collect sensitive information unless it is voluntarily provided and directly relevant to a specific purpose.
2. How We Collect Personal Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
Visit or interact with the Hurun AU website
Subscribe to publications or updates
Participate in interviews, surveys, or research
Attend or register for events
Communicate with us directly
Where possible, personal information is collected directly from you.
In limited circumstances, information may be collected from publicly available sources or trusted third parties, in accordance with applicable law.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for purposes including:
Conducting research, analysis, and editorial activities
Publishing articles, interviews, and reports (with consent where required)
Managing event invitations and communications
Maintaining professional and institutional relationships
Improving the quality, relevance, and security of our platforms and content
Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
Hurun AU does not sell personal information and does not use personal information for unsolicited third-party marketing.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information:
To trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, communications, or events (subject to confidentiality obligations)
Where required or authorised by law
With your consent, or where disclosure is reasonably expected in the context of our activities
We do not disclose personal information for commercial data exploitation.
5. Overseas Disclosure
Some service providers may be located outside Australia. Where personal information is disclosed internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in a manner consistent with Australian privacy standards.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Personal information may be stored electronically or in hard copy and is accessible only to authorised personnel or service providers.
7. Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support functionality and understand usage patterns. These technologies do not identify individuals unless combined with information voluntarily provided.
You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some website features may not function as intended.
8. Access and Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the details below.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
9. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle personal information, you may contact us at:
Email: contact@hurun.au
We will investigate and respond promptly.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The current version will always be available on the Hurun AU website.
Last updated: November 2025