City of Fremantle
Coastal Charm
Please note that relevant personal information collection and disclosure Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS) provisions commenced 1 July 2026.
The City of Fremantle is committed to full compliance with the obligations and requirements of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing legislation (‘PRIS’), the Freedom of Information Act 1992, and the Privacy Act 1988.
This statement explains how the City collect, hold, use and disclose personal information through our programs, services, communications and website.
“Personal information” means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable. Examples include:
“Sensitive information” is a type of personal information that reveals things like:
For the purposes of this statement, both personal and sensitive information are grouped under “personal information”.
The City of Fremantle collects personal and, in some cases, sensitive personal information about individuals when this is necessary for the performance of its functions and activities under relevant laws and for the delivery of its services.
We collect personal information for purposes including, but not limited to:
We will not collect sensitive personal information unless one or more of the following apply:
You may remain anonymous yourself when engaging with the City, unless required by law or to do so is impracticable in relation to the matter, in accordance with part 7 of the Privacy Policy.
You have the right to access personal information held by the City of Fremantle and request correction if the data is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
The website may also include links to external sites or third-party tools. If you select to use those functions, the information you provide will be subject to the privacy practices of those third-party organisations.
The City collects and shares information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
By contacting the City you agree to the collection of this information in accordance with the City’s Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about why your personal information is being collected or wish to access or correct that information please contact governance@fremantle.wa.gov.au or 1300 693 736.
The City of Fremantle use Information Classification Labels on our documents, emails, and other records. This assists identification of whether personal information or sensitive corporate information is contained within the record. The labels the City of Fremantle use include OFFICIAL, OFFICIAL Sensitive, and OFFICIAL Sensitive Legal.
When you visit the City’s website, our internet service provider automatically records your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes:
This information is analysed regularly to determine the website’s usage statistics.
No attempt will be made to identify you or your browsing activities unless required by law, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect our service provider’s logs.
Where you have provided your email address and other personal information to subscribe to a City of Fremantle service, all details will be used and maintained for the sole purpose of the mailing list or the activity they have been provided for. You will always have the option to unsubscribe from a mailing list service at any time.
Your email address will remain confidential and no personal information will ever be disclosed to a third party without your explicit consent, unless required by law.
Cookies are pieces of information placed on your computer either to store information required to operate a function, or to record your preferences when browsing a site. The City of Fremantle website is currently a cookie-free site, but some future functions may use cookies to record necessary information.
The City of Fremantle website may use a cookie to record when you last visited the site. This information can then be used in the generation of new information that may be relevant to you as a user of the website. The only information that would be stored in this cookie is the date of your last visit. No other information would being recorded by this cookie.
All content published on the City of Fremantle website is protected by Australian copyright law. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, it may not be modified or republished for commercial purposes.
While the City of Fremantle strives to ensure accuracy and currency of information on this website, we disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance (in whole or in part) on any information contained on the site.
Some pages may contain links to external websites that are beyond the City’s control. If you use those links or rely on information on those pages, you do so at your own risk.
Photos, videos and posts created by the City of Fremantle on our social media channels remain our property and must not be reused or reproduced without our written permission.
The City use social media channels to share updates, highlight community activity and engage with stakeholders. If you interact with us on social media, your personal information may be processed in accordance with that social platform’s privacy policy.
When you engage with the City of Fremantle via social media, information that you provide may be used to assist us in communicating or interacting with you.
The City is not responsible for the personal information you provide in our public posts.
If you wish to clarify anything about this site or have concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us.
