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I would like to acknowledge those who have kindly given permission for us to use their photos.
If anyone has Salvias in their garden they don’t know the name or plants they can’t identify, please take a photo and contact us. We are sure we can help you.
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Victorian Salvia Study Group Privacy Policy
At the Victorian Salvia Study Group (VSSG), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (salvias.org.au and its development subdomains) and participate in our member community.
Because we are a community-driven group, we only collect information that is necessary to run our group and provide you with website access. This may include:
Member Account Information: Your name, email address, and any profile information you choose to provide when registering for the membership portal.
Interaction Data: Comments, forum posts, or photos you voluntarily upload to the site.
Technical Data: Basic website analytics (such as anonymous IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited) to help us understand how our website is being used and ensure it runs smoothly.
We use the information we collect strictly to:
Administer your membership and manage your website account.
Communicate club updates, newsletters, or technical notifications regarding the site.
Improve our website design, functionality, and community features.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your details are only accessible to the volunteer committee members responsible for running the group and administering the website infrastructure (hosted securely by our technology partners at Lateral Plains).
If you post in public forums or community areas of the site, please be aware that your chosen display name and any content you post may be visible to other registered members or visitors.
We take the security of your data seriously. Our website utilizes standard encryption protocols (SSL/HTTPS) to protect your information during transmission. While we do our absolute best as a voluntary organization to safeguard our platform, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure, and we encourage members to use strong, unique passwords for their accounts.
You have full control over your information. At any time, you can:
Log into your account profile to update or correct your personal details.
Request to have your member account deleted and your data removed from our active systems.
We may occasionally update this policy to reflect changes in our website features or volunteer operations. When updates are made, we will change the "Last Updated" date below.
Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about how your privacy is handled, please reach out to our committee via the website contact form.
Last Updated: June 2026
Welcome to the Victorian Salvia Study Group Website
The Victorian Salvia Study Group (VSSG) is a voluntary, community-based organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, celebrating, and studying the world of Salvias. Our website and member portal are spaces designed for gardening enthusiasts to connect, learn, and share.
To ensure our online community remains a welcoming, safe, and positive environment for everyone, we ask all members and visitors to abide by this Acceptable Use Policy.
Be Kind and Respectful: We value diverse perspectives and gardening experiences. Please treat all members, volunteers, and visitors with courtesy. Bullying, harassment, personal attacks, or discriminatory language will not be tolerated.
Share Safely: When posting in forums, uploading images, or sharing advice, please ensure your contributions are helpful, accurate to the best of your knowledge, and relevant to the world of Salvias and gardening.
Respect Intellectual Property: Please only upload photos, articles, or materials that you own or have explicit permission to share. If you are sharing someone else's work, please give them proper credit.
When using our website, you agree not to:
Use the platform to send unsolicited advertising, spam, or commercial promotions without the express permission of the VSSG committee.
Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or violates the privacy of others.
Attempt to disrupt the website’s security, upload malicious software (viruses or malware), or interfere with other members' enjoyment of the site.
Impersonate any other person or misrepresent your affiliation with the VSSG.
As a volunteer-run group, we rely on the goodwill of our community. However, the VSSG committee reserves the right to:
Review, moderate, or remove any content or posts that violate this policy.
Temporarily suspend or permanently terminate member account access if these guidelines are repeatedly or seriously breached.
Thank you for helping us keep our community vibrant, safe, and blooming! If you spot any behavior or content on our site that concerns you, please contact our web administration team.