Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2025

The National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

1. Who We Are

NIEIR is an independent, not-for-profit economic research and consulting organisation providing high-quality, data-driven insights and forecasts to governments, industry leaders, and policy makers across AustraliaNIEIR – About Us – 2025.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information through our website, forms, reports, direct contact, or other communications. The types of information we collect include:

Contact information (e.g. name, email, phone number)
Organisational details (e.g. company name, role)
Purchase history or inquiry details
Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
Any additional information you provide voluntarily

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our economic data and consultancy services
To process enquiries, purchases, or subscriptions
To send updates, insights, and promotional materials (with your consent)
To analyse service usage and website performance
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. NIEIR does not allow third-party resellers to access or repurpose your data.

4. Data Storage and Security

NIEIR takes reasonable steps to ensure your data is stored securely and protected from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Your data may be stored digitally on secure Australian-based servers and protected through modern encryption and access protocols.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We only share personal information when:

Required by law or to comply with regulatory obligations
Necessary to deliver our services (e.g. with IT providers or contractors who support our business operations under strict confidentiality)
You have provided explicit consent

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us using the details provided below. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe and accommodate all legitimate requests.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymised usage data. This may include pages visited, device information, browser type, and referral sources. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website and reports may contain links to third-party websites. NIEIR is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Direct Marketing

We may send you insights, reports, updates, or marketing materials relevant to your role or organisation. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our communications or by contacting us directly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website with the “Last Updated” date clearly noted.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR)
Email: info@nieir.com.au
Website: www.nieir.com.au