This Privacy Policy explains how Clubs Matter (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses and retains personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). It applies to all personal information collected via our website https://clubsmatter.org (the “Site”) and through other interactions with you.
This Policy outlines the type of information that the Site’s operator, Clubs Matter and its directors, officers, employees and affiliates (collectively, “we” or “us”) gather about the user of this Site (“you” or “your”) while you are using this Site and how we use that information. Please read this Privacy Policy as, by using this Site, you agree that your use of this Site is governed by this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will reflect any such modifications to this Privacy Policy on this Site. Your continued use of this Site after any such changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy, as revised.
Clubs Matter respects and upholds an individual’s right to privacy and to protection of his or her personal information.
Clubs Matter is responsible and accountable for personal information under its control and will treat such information in accordance with legislation, regulations and best practices when appropriate.
Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
We collect and store your name, postal code, phone number and e-mail address if you voluntarily supply this information to us when you subscribe to our email list. Your email address is stored at the email list server and can only be accessed by those who help manage those lists in order to deliver e-mails to those who signed-up to receive our material. This information is used to provide you with access to Site content, and to allow us to contact you with updates (if you have indicated you would like to receive them) and to let you know about campaigns we may be running. Your postal code allows us to match you to your local constituency, so that we can facilitate your contact with your local elected officials. As well, we collect and use data contained in log files which include: your Internet Protocol (IP) address, your Internet Service Provider (ISP), the browser you used, the time you visited this Site, and the pages you visited throughout this Site, such collection and use being a standard practice on almost every website. We use this information to better understand how visitors use the Site, and to improve the Site to better meet your needs. The amount of information that is sent by your web browser depends upon the browser and settings you use. Please refer to the instructions provided by your browser if you want to learn more about what information it sends to websites you visit, or how you may change or restrict this.
We do not sell your personal information to any third parties. However, we may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating this Site, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose your personal information when we believe such release is necessary to comply with the law, enforce this Site’s policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. We reserve the right to transfer personal information collected in the event that we merge with or are acquired by a third party. We may also disclose your personal information for any other purpose permitted by law or to which you consent.
Clubs Matter collects and uses personal information that is voluntarily provided by you. This information is collected and used for the following purposes:
Clubs Matter only collects personal information for the purposes identified above and only to the extent required for such purposes.
The only circumstances under which personal information may be disclosed to third parties is for the fulfillment of any purposes identified above, as required by law, or with customer consent. Where personal information is disclosed to a third party for the fulfillment of any purposes identified above, Clubs Matter will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the third party has appropriate policies and measures in place to protect personal information.
Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits.
Security Safeguards
The security of the personal information you provide to us is very important to us. As such, we do our best to ensure your information remains secure, and we maintain technical and procedural safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal information in question. However, there are inherent risks of providing information online. As such, by using this Site, you release us of any responsibility for any breach of security.
Third-party links
Please note that any links to third-party websites on this Site are not bound by this Privacy Policy. Any such third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies that may be different from our own. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. As such, if you wish to know more about their privacy policies, please visit their websites and review their privacy policies.
Definitions
‘Personal information’ means information about an identifiable individual, including, for example, an individual’s name, home address, telephone number, social insurance number, gender, income and family status.
Personal information does not include the name, title or business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization.
Aggregated or anonymized information which cannot be associated with a specific individual also is not personal information.
The Regulations to the Act specify information that is publicly available and which may be collected, used and disclosed without consent as being:
‘Customer’ for the purposes of this policy is any individual who uses or applies to use the Clubs Matter’s products, services, or facilities, including the website.
‘Third party’ for the purposes of this policy is an individual or an organization other than Clubs Matter and its customers.
Consent
When you provide Clubs Matter with your personal information, you implicitly consent to the use of your personal information as identified in this policy, and as may be further identified at the time of collection. Sometimes you will be asked to give your express consent, such as by checking a box to indicate your consent to receive marketing communications.
Unless otherwise advised by you, your use of Clubs Matter’s products, facilities and services constitutes implicit consent for Clubs Matter to collect, use, and disclose personal information for the purposes stated in this policy.
Withdrawing or Refusing Consent
You may withdraw or refuse consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal or Refusal of consent may prevent Clubs Matter from providing to you a product, service, or access to facilities.
To withdraw or refuse consent contact Clubs Matter through the contact us link of info@clubsmatter.org.
Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
Clubs Matter will not use or disclose personal information for any purpose other than those for which it was collected, except as required by law, or with consent.
Clubs Matter will only retain personal information for so long as it is necessary for the purpose it was collected in accordance with this Policy, or as required by law.
Storage and Safeguards
Clubs Matter will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that personal information is protected against such risks as loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, modification, or destruction.
Safeguards include employee training, physical, administrative, and technological security measures.
When an outside company is engaged, contractual or other appropriate means will be used to ensure that your personal information is used in a manner that is consistent with this policy.
Clubs Matter may process and store personal information in Australia or other countries using third party service providers (for example, web hosting providers and/or payment processors).
By consenting to the information practices set out in this policy, you specifically consent to your information being processed or stored in Australia or other countries.
Access and Correction
Customers have the right to access and/or correct their personal information under the control of Clubs Matter.
Access or correction requests should be made to the Privacy Officer, in writing, through the contact us link of Nieuport.com.
Subject to privacy legislation, Clubs Matter, in certain exceptional situations, may be unable to grant access to certain personal information under its control. Examples include, but are not limited to:
If access cannot be provided, Clubs Matter will notify the individual making the request, in writing, of the reasons for the refusal.
Revisions to this Privacy Policy
Clubs Matter’s policies are regularly reviewed and updated. For certainty, the most current version of this Policy is available at nieuport.com.
Questions or Concerns Regarding Clubs Matter’s Compliance
General questions regarding this policy should be directed through the contact us link of info@clubsmatter.org.
Clubs Matter will investigate any complaints received in writing. If a complaint is found to be justified, appropriate measures will be taken to resolve the complaint including, if necessary, amending policies and procedures. A customer will be informed, in writing, of the outcome of the investigation regarding his or her complaint.
Contact
If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, if you would like any changes made to your personal information, or if you would like your personal information deleted, you may contact us at info@clubsmatter.org.
Interpretation of this Privacy Policy
Any interpretation associated with this Privacy Policy will be made by Clubs Matter. This Privacy Policy includes examples but is not intended to be restricted in its application to such examples; therefore, where the word “including” is used, it shall mean “including without limitation.”
This Privacy Policy does not create or confer upon any individual any rights, or impose upon Clubs Matter any obligations outside of, or in addition to, any rights or obligations imposed by Australia’s privacy laws, as applicable. Should there be, in a specific case, any inconsistency between this Privacy Policy and Australia’s privacy laws, as applicable, this Privacy Policy shall be interpreted, in respect of that case, to give effect to, and comply with, such privacy laws.
By using this Site, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms are governed by the laws of the New South Wales and the laws of Australia as applicable herein, without regard to any principles of conflicts of law. If you do not wish to be bound by these Terms, discontinue use of this Site. Any changes made to these Terms will be posted on this page. Please note that it is your responsibility to stay abreast of any changes and updates to these Terms – to this end, we encourage you to check this page for any changes from time to time. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes will be evidence of your agreement with the revised Terms.
The information provided on this Site is meant to be a starting point for users to make well-rounded and well-informed decisions about Australia’s Clubs. However, we make no representations or warranties (expressed or implied) that this Site will be error-free or complete or completely accurate or current at all times or at any time. It is your responsibility to conduct further research to verify the information on this Site and ensure any actions you take meet your own personal and financial goals.
This Site exists for informational and educational purposes only, and to allow users to participate in Clubs Matter’s campaigns and initiatives. All content provided on this Site is reflective of our views, and is intended for general informational purposes only. In addition, the views and opinions expressed by contributors to this Site do not necessarily reflect those of Clubs Matter.
Everything you read on this Site is the opinion of Clubs Matter or Clubs Matter’s contributors only. Your use of this Site is at your own risk, and you release us from any and all liability of any kind whatsoever. By using this Site, you expressly acknowledge and agree that in no event will we or our suppliers or licensors be liable for any damages suffered by you, either directly or indirectly, as a result of the use or inability to use this Site or its contents.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that this Site is virus-free and malware-free, but we do not and cannot guarantee that this is the case. You are responsible for the entire cost of any service, repairs or corrections necessary as a result of your use of this Site.
We have no control over the content of any linked site. This content is the sole responsibility of the owner or operator of the linked site.
You acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Policy, the terms of which appear on this website and are incorporated into these Terms. You agree that the terms of the Privacy Policy are reasonable. You consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information by us or our agents or representatives in accordance with, and for the purpose set forth in, the Privacy Policy.
All of the original content and materials made available on this Site are owned by Clubs Matter and/or its affiliates, and are protected by Australian and international copyright laws, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. Our content is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. Unless explicitly authorized by us, none of our content may be copied, reproduced, republished, sold, distributed, modified, uploaded, transmitted, translated or exploited, nor can derivative works be created based upon our content without our prior written consent. Any copying, reproduction, republishing, sale, distribution, modification, uploading, reverse engineering, transmission, translation or exploitation of, or creation of derivative works based upon, these materials for commercial purposes without our permission is prohibited. You may make one copy of extracts from this Site only for the purpose of personal and non-commercial use, provided that all copyright notices are kept intact.
We cannot and do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information, or content found on this Site. Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use or downloading any content on this Site.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, causes of action, costs and expenses, including legal fees and expenses, arising out of or related to your breach of any obligation, warranty, representation or covenant under these Terms.
This Site is targeted to users in Australia. Any disputes between us will be resolved in accordance with the laws of New South Wales and applicable laws of Australia where applicable herein notwithstanding your residence or physical location. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales to decide and adjudicate any dispute in connection with this Site, its disclaimers or its Terms.
The products, services, and information described in this Site are available only in jurisdictions where they may be legally provided, and therefore may not be available in all regions of Australia or to residents of any other jurisdictions.
This Site is not for use by persons under the age of nineteen (18) years. Use of this Site is void where prohibited by law.
These Terms were last updated on May 14th, 2024, are effective immediately, and replace any previously published terms. These Terms may be changed at any time at our discretion. Should we update these Terms, we will post the updates to this page.
