Privacy Policy

Fremantle Buffalo Club [“995 077 425”] is committed to protecting your privacy and handling information you provide. This policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy was last updated in October 2024 

We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.

 

What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?

Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect about you, may include the following: 

• Names; 

• Email addresses;

• Mailing or street address;

• Phone number; 

• Social Media Information;

• Credit card information;

• Date of birth.

 

How we collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information either directly from you, or from third parties, including where you:

• Sign-up to newsletters or membership via our website https://www.freobuffclub.org/;

• Complete a paper form for membership at the club;

• Communicate with us via email, telephone, SMS, social applications (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) or otherwise;

• Interact with our other social applications, services, content and advertising; and

• Invest in our club.

 

We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. 

When we collect Personal Information, where appropriate and where possible, we will explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.

 

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.

Sensitive information will be used by us only:

• For the primary purpose for which it was obtained

• For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose

• With your consent, or where required or authorised by law.

 

Third Parties

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. 

 

Third-Party Links 

Our website contains links to third-party websites (such as Facebook). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred by a user as a result of visiting such websites. No links are intended to be nor should be construed as an endorsement of any kind by us of that website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites. 

 

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:

• To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business operations, or providing services to you

• Where you consent to the use or disclosure

• Where required or authorised by law.

 

Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.

 

Opt-Out of Newsletter 

We may use your personal information to send you updates, newsletters, and other communications related to your membership. You have the right to opt out of receiving newsletters at any time; however, please note that even if you choose to opt out, you will still receive important emails regarding your membership, such as account updates, renewal information, and other essential notices.

 

Access to your Personal Information

You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us at deskjockey@freobuffclub.org.

Fremantle Buffalo Club Inc will not charge any fee for your access request but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information, if multiple requests are made or if fulfilling your request involves significant administrative effort.

In order to protect your Personal Information, we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.

 

Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information

It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you. Please contact us at manager@freobuffclub.org.

 

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update or modify this “Privacy Policy” at any time. Any changes will be posted in the Policy published on the website with a revised “effective date”.

 

Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries

If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us at:

• Business Address: 54 High Street, FREMANTLE WA 6160

• Email: manager@freobuffclub.org