Introduction
Doctors to Australia ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, doctorstoaustralia.com. Please read this policy carefully. By using the site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
Information You Provide
If you contact us via email or through our contact page, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address. We only use this information to respond to your enquiry.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected through standard web server logs and, if applicable, third-party analytics services. It is used in aggregate to help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide support
- To improve and maintain our website
- To analyse usage trends and site performance
- To protect against misuse or unauthorised access
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) that collect, monitor, and analyse visitor data to help us improve the site. These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
Our site may also contain links to external websites, including official bodies such as AHPRA, the AMC, and the Department of Home Affairs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Important Planning Note
This page is designed as practical guidance for overseas doctors and should be used alongside official requirements published by AHPRA, the AMC, relevant specialist colleges, and the Department of Home Affairs.
Rules, fees, and processing times can change. Before lodging any application, verify current criteria directly with official sources listed on our Resources page.