Using your credit card on the Internet can pose a security risk if you are not using a secure reputable website and up to date well known Internet browsers. Ozexperience.com is one of those reputable sites. Using you credit card on the Internet is often, in fact, more safe than handing it over the counter in a restaurant, shop or bar - it cannot be imprinted or copied!
The security of ozexperience.com client's confidential information is of paramount importance. In order to ensure that the data being transmitted between our site and you, the logged on user, is secure, ozexperience.com uses HTTPS. HTTP is the standard protocol used between an Internet client and server. HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP. Security will be provided through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL). SSL provides secure communication by providing the following two elements:
1. Authentication:
A digital certificate is tied to the ozexperience.com site and a Certification Authority performs a number of checks to ensure the identity of the organisation requesting the certificate prior to issuing it. In this way, the certificate may only be installed on the domain to which it was issued against which is has been authenticated, providing users with the assurance they need; and
2. Encryption:
Encryption is the process of transforming information to make it unintelligible to all but the intended recipient. This forms the basis of data integrity and privacy necessary for e-Commerce. Oz Experience.com uses a 128 bit encryption which is the most commercial encryption you can use (for the computer geeks 128 bit encryption is 300 billon trillion times as many possible codes to decrypt the information than with 40 bit encryption). Encoding software ensures that even if your credit card details were intercepted it would be impossible to decipher these.
You can always check the security status by the padlock image that appears in the bottom right of your browser screen when you are making a booking. This padlock should be closed to indicate a secure site. Be aware that not all pages are secured only those that transfer confidential information.
If you have queries regarding security please feel free to contact us directly at: enquiries@ozexperience.com
The internet offers the chance to collect information about site users. This information can be personally identifiable information or aggregated information. However your privacy is important to us at Oz Experience and we want to be sure that you understand the terms and conditions relating to the way in which we collect information and the use of that information. This Privacy Policy tells you what information we collect, what we do with it and your rights to view, correct or change it.
The Information That Is Collected
Adventure Tours Australia Group operates the website http://www.ozexperience.com . As part of our operations we may gather certain types of information about the users of our sites:
1. Personally Identifiable Information.
This is provided by you when you register for services that we may offer. Examples of these services could include email newsletters or competitions. Providing this information will always be optional for you. However, some services may not be available to you if you chose not to provide it.
2. Aggregated Data.
This information is generated by our systems as they track traffic through our sites. This information does not identify you personally and is not linked to the personally identifiable information that you may have provided.
What Else We Do with The Personally Identifiable Information
We have collected this information in order to provide the best possible service to you while you are visiting our sites. To this end we may use the information that you provide for the following purposes:
1. To verify your identity if you need help with a forgotten password or you are having login problems with one of our site services.
2. To process any transactions that you might make on our site.
3. To help provide any other services that you have requested.
4. To offer the most relevant information suitable to your and your interests.
5. For any marketing, promotional, publicity, direct marketing or market research that we might undertake.
6. For any other purposes for which you have given permission.
What About Cookies?
A cookie is a small file that resides on your computer and is recognised by our server when you visit our sites. A cookie does not provide us with any personally identifiable information. It does provide details of your IP address, the computer platform that you use (e.g. Mac or Windows), the browser that you use (e.g. Microsoft Explorer or Netscape) and what domain you are accessing our sites from. With this information we can do the following:
1. Track traffic patterns to our site.
2. Ensure that the most relevant content is being shown.
3. Allow you to enter certain site member services without having to log in each time you visit.
If you would rather we did not use cookies with you, you can refuse them by turning them off in your browser and/or deleting them from your hard drive. You will still be able to visit our sites.
Security
When we collect personal information reasonable steps are taken to keep that information secure and to protect that information from misuse or loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure. Please note however that total security of data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed as being completely secure. Hence, we cannot guarantee and we do not warrant the security of information transmitted to us over the internet and you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk.
What About Our Advertisers and Business Partners?
This Privacy Policy only relates to our sites. You should be aware that we are not responsible for the practices of our advertisers or business partners. Our site may contain links to other sites. You should check their privacy policies before providing personally identifiable information to them or any other third party.
Opting In and Opting Out
You will always have the option to opt in to certain services and to opt out of those services at any stage. This means you may change your mind at any stage about participating in any of our member services.
Can We Change This Policy?
In order to reflect the fact that our business is growing constantly, we reserve the right to change this policy at any time. We will notify site users of any changes to the Privacy Policy.
Your Right To Access Your Information
The Privacy Act of 1993 gives you the right to access and correct this information. To find out more about how to do this, please contact us at:
Adventure Tours Australia Group
72 The Parade Norwood 5067
Australia
