PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome to the SxS Club of Australia. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.
This Privacy Policy outlines how the SxS Club of Australia (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores and discloses your information when you use our website, register for membership, participate in events, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Residential or postal address
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Emergency contact details
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Vehicle details
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Membership information
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Payment or transaction information
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Photos and videos captured at events
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Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited
2. How We Collect Information
We may collect your information when you:
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Register for club membership
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Submit forms through our website
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Register for events or rides
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Subscribe to newsletters or communications
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Contact us directly
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Interact with our social media channels
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Browse our website through cookies and analytics tools
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Manage memberships and event registrations
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Communicate club news, updates and event information
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Respond to enquiries and support requests
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Improve our website and member experience
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Facilitate insurance, safety and emergency procedures where required
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Promote club activities through marketing and social media
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
4. Photography and Media
By attending club events, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be captured for promotional, marketing and community purposes. These may be published on our website, social media platforms, newsletters or promotional material.
If you do not wish to appear in media content, please notify us prior to the event.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
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Event organisers and property owners
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Insurance providers or governing bodies
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Service providers assisting with website hosting, communications or payments
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Legal authorities where required by law
All third parties are expected to handle your information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics services to understand how visitors use the site and improve functionality and performance.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function correctly.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or outdated.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party services.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Club President: Mick Andrewartha
Club Secretary: Dave Newman
This policy has been prepared in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).