Last updated: 19th June 2025
At Southbay Falcons, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
1. What We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you:
- Register for a team or event
- Submit a contact form
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
- Interact with us on social media
- Visit our website (through cookies or analytics tools)
This information may include:
- Your name
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
- Emergency contact details
- Relevant medical information (for player safety)
- Images and video footage from games and events
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect this information to:
- Register players and manage teams
- Communicate important club updates and game information
- Coordinate events and training schedules
- Ensure player safety and emergency readiness
- Promote club activities via social media and our website
- Improve the website experience through analytics
We do not sell or share your personal information for commercial purposes.
3. Storage & Security
Your personal data is stored securely via our website platform and authorised club systems. We implement reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.
If personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely destroyed or de-identified.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses basic cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with the site. This helps us improve functionality and provide a better user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Access & Correction
You may request access to any personal information we hold about you and ask for it to be corrected if inaccurate. Please contact us directly using the details below.
6. Third Parties
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We recommend reviewing their policies separately.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
Southbay Falcons Club Secretary
Email: [insert club email address]
Phone: [insert phone number]
Website: [insert website URL]