Privacy Policy & Cultural Protocols
Effective Date: 4 March 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of Dr. Shellie Morris AO. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) are respected in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.
This document outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information, as well as our commitment to upholding cultural protocols, particularly regarding First Nations content, music, stories, and imagery shared on this site.
2. Collection and Use of Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you:
- 1. Subscribe to our mailing list
- 2. Purchase music, merchandise, or tickets
- 3. Contact us via email or online forms
- 4. Interact with content on the website
The information collected may include your name, email address, postal address, and any other details necessary to provide services. Your data will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties without consent, except where required by law.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.
3. Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property (ICIP)
- Ownership & Control: Traditional knowledge, language, stories, and music shared on this site belong to the respective Indigenous communities and custodians.
- Cultural Permissions: Any content that involves Indigenous languages, stories, and cultural expressions has been shared with appropriate permissions and in accordance with cultural governance.
- Non-Commercial Use: Visitors are not permitted to reproduce, distribute, or modify any Indigenous content from this site for commercial purposes without explicit permission from the rightful custodians.
- Respect for Storytelling Protocols: Some stories and songs have specific cultural restrictions. They may not be shared beyond the approved audience or may require permission from traditional owners before being used in certain contexts.
4. Passing On Protocols
We acknowledge that certain cultural materials and voices shared on this website belong to individuals and communities with specific cultural protocols regarding their passing and legacy.
In the event of the passing of an elder, musician, or cultural custodian featured on this site, the following protocols will be observed:
- 1. Where culturally appropriate, the person’s image, voice, or name may be temporarily removed or displayed with a warning in respect of community mourning practices.
- 2. We will liaise with family members and relevant communities to determine the most appropriate way to continue sharing their work and legacy.
- 3. No content will be altered or shared beyond what was originally intended without consultation with the appropriate custodians.
We encourage visitors to this website to engage with content respectfully, with an awareness that cultural sensitivities may apply.
5. Data Security & Third-Party Links
We take reasonable steps to protect the security of personal information. However, this website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or how they handle data.
6. Contact & Further Information
For inquiries about privacy, ICIP permissions, or cultural protocols, please contact:
Emily Murphy-O’Neill
We appreciate your respect for these protocols and your support for the preservation of First Nations cultures and languages.