Newport Lacrosse Club (“we,” “our,” “us”) values the privacy of our members, players, supporters, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:
- Name, address, email, and phone number
- Date of birth and emergency contact details
- Payment information for memberships, events, or fundraising activities
- Photographs and videos during club activities or events
This information is collected directly from you when you:
- Register as a player, member, or volunteer
- Participate in club events or programs
- Contact us via email, phone, or website forms
We may also receive personal information from third parties, but only where you have consented to that disclosure.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Manage membership, participation, and registration
- Communicate updates, news, and events
- Process payments, donations, or sponsorships
- Promote the club and its activities, including via social media or newsletters
- Comply with legal obligations or respond to emergencies
We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Government or regulatory bodies, where required by law
- Contractors or service providers assisting with club operations
- Medical personnel in case of emergency
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure storage of physical and electronic records
- Limiting access to personal information to authorised personnel only
While we take all reasonable precautions, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted over the internet.
5. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. We aim to respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies and Website Use
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand user behaviour and interests
Cookies do not identify individuals. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function correctly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Consent
By providing personal information to Newport Lacrosse Club or using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, complaints, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact:
Newport Lacrosse Club
PJ Lynch Reserve
257 Mason Street, Altona North, VIC 3025, Australia