BetterBrains website terms and conditions

1. When do these Website Terms and Conditions apply?

These apply to information (including personal and health data) that is collected through the use of the BetterBrains website. We are committed to protecting the integrity of your personal data and safeguarding your privacy. These Website Terms and Conditions are to be read in conjunction with the Monash University Data Protection and Privacy Procedure, which provides detail on how we process your personal and health data and how you may exercise rights in relation to the processing of such data.

 Any personal data you provide online will be used by Monash University and the University of Melbourne for the purpose for which it was provided.

2. What types of information might we collect through your use of the BetterBrains website?

Information processed by Monash University and the University of Melbourne may include personal and health data collected by the use of cookies and the details you provide directly to us. Data that is automatically collected (such as your IP address, browser, pages visited, data and time of the visit) or provided directly to us may be used for the purpose of analysis and to improve the usability of the site.

 Information automatically collected

A cookie is a small message given to your web browser by our web server. The browser stores the message in a text file and the message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. It is possible to disable the acceptance of cookies by your web browser at any time. However, doing so may restrict your ability to access some web pages.

The BetterBrains website use cookies to store information regarding your visit to the site to improve your experience with BetterBrains. Information that may be collected via cookies includes your domain name, IP address, the data and time of your visit, the pages accessed, and documents downloaded, and the type of browser used.

We use the following types of cookies (which you can customise in accordance with Cookies Consent):

Essential cookies: these cookies are required for our website to operate correctly and are therefore always turned on. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to navigate the website and access to secure areas of the website. If you do not accept essential cookies, our website may not function properly.

Performance and analytical cookies: these cookies allow us to analyse non-personal data about how you and other visitors use our website to measure how it’s performing so we can constantly improve it. These cookies are not shared with third party providers.

Information you voluntarily provide

Information that you voluntarily provide through the BetterBrains website may be collected through various means, including through the use of online forms (e.g., enrolment and registration forms) and online surveys.

When personal and health data is collected through the BetterBrains website, every effort will be made to ensure that this is done by a sufficiently secure means.

3. What security measures are in place on the BetterBrains website?

The BetterBrains website has security measures in place against the loss, misuse and alteration of information as defined in Monash University's IT Security Policy.

A login name and password are required to visit secure areas. This is to ensure that the information is displayed only to the intended person. You should ensure that your password is kept securely and cannot be discovered by anyone else. It is your own obligation to keep your login details safe and secure.

Some BetterBrains webpages may have forums, message boards and or/news groups available to users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal data.

The BetterBrains website may also contain links to other sites. BetterBrains, Monash University and the University of Melbourne are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

4.  Who can I contact if I have any questions about these terms and conditions?

If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal or health data is being collected through the BetterBrains website, please visit Monash University’s Data Protection and Privacy Office website or contact Monash University’s Data Protection and Privacy Office by email dataprotectionofficer@monash.edu.