This Privacy Policy explains how 148 East and the entities delivering the Iona Project collect, use, disclose and protect personal information. It applies to this website and to our dealings with residents, businesses, industry and government stakeholders, and is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Who we are
The Iona Project is delivered by 148 East Nominees Pty Ltd and related entities trading as 148 East (referred to in this policy as “we”, “us” and “our”). We are responsible for the personal information collected through this website and through our engagement with the community and stakeholders.
In this policy, “personal information” has the meaning given in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) — information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
The personal information we collect
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:
- Your name and the contact details you provide, such as email address, phone number and postal address.
- The content of any enquiry, submission or feedback you send us, including through our “Have your say” form.
- Your subscription to project updates and your communication preferences.
- Technical information collected automatically when you visit this website, such as your IP address, device and browser type, and the pages you view.
We do not seek to collect sensitive information through this website. If you choose to include sensitive information in a submission, you consent to us collecting and handling it for the purpose for which you provided it.
How we collect personal information
We collect personal information directly from you when you complete a form on this website, subscribe to project updates, contact us by email or phone, or take part in consultation and engagement activities.
Some information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you use this website. Where it is lawful and practicable to do so, you may deal with us anonymously or by using a pseudonym.
Why we collect, hold, use and disclose it
We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information to:
- Respond to your enquiries, submissions and feedback about the project.
- Provide project updates and information you have asked to receive.
- Carry out community and stakeholder consultation, including in connection with planning and environmental approvals.
- Operate, maintain and improve this website.
- Meet our legal, regulatory and reporting obligations.
We will only use or disclose your personal information for the purpose for which it was collected, a related purpose you would reasonably expect, or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
Project updates and direct marketing
If you subscribe to project updates, we will use your contact details to send you information about the Iona Project. Every update we send includes a simple way to unsubscribe, and you can opt out at any time by using that link or by contacting us.
We will not use your personal information for direct marketing in a way you would not reasonably expect, and we do not sell personal information.
Cookies and website analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to help it function and to understand how visitors use it. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. Some are necessary for the site to work; others help us measure and improve performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the site may not work as intended if you do.
Disclosure to third parties
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers who help us operate this website, send communications, and manage enquiries and consultation.
- Professional advisers, contractors and consultants engaged to deliver the project.
- Government agencies, councils and regulators where required in connection with approvals, consultation or our legal obligations.
- Other parties where you have consented, or where disclosure is required or authorised by law.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that parties who handle personal information on our behalf are bound by appropriate confidentiality and privacy obligations.
Overseas disclosure
Some of our service providers may store or process information on servers located outside Australia, or may themselves be located overseas. Where we disclose personal information to an overseas recipient, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference and loss, and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. These steps include access controls, secure systems and staff awareness.
We retain personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law, after which we take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.
Accessing and correcting your information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, and ask us to correct it if it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
We will respond within a reasonable period. There is generally no charge for making a request, although we may charge for the reasonable cost of giving access in some circumstances. If we decline a request, we will explain why in writing.
Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or mishandled your personal information, please contact us using the details below so we can investigate and respond. We will acknowledge your complaint and aim to resolve it within a reasonable time.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au or on 1300 363 992.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The current version will always be available on this website, and the date below indicates when it was last updated.
This policy was last updated on 07 August 2026.
Contact us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to access or correct your information or make a complaint, please contact: