Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025
Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club ("the Club", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information.
1. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information to:
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Provide and manage Club services such as memberships, training, patrols, and events.
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Communicate with members about Club activities, safety information, and updates.
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Process payments, donations, awards, and insurance.
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Promote the Club through newsletters and social media (with your consent).
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Improve Club services and experiences through data and feedback.
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
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2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect:
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Personal details: name, contact info, date of birth, address, membership history, payment details.
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Sensitive data: medical information (for safety), emergency contacts, children’s information (for programs like Nippers).
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Online data: IP address, email, session data, site interactions, feedback, and reviews.
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3. Website Hosting & Online Data Collection
Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix stores data through secure servers, databases, and applications protected by firewalls.
When using our website, we collect:
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Information you enter directly (e.g., contact forms).
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Browsing data via cookies and analytics tools.
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Transaction details if you complete a payment on our site.
All direct payment gateways offered by Wix comply with PCI-DSS standards to ensure safe handling of credit card data.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and operate Club services.
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Offer customer support and respond to inquiries.
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Communicate important updates and promotional messages (with opt-out options).
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Create statistical data to improve services.
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Fulfil legal obligations.
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5. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information to:
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Surf Life Saving WA or Surf Life Saving Australia for compliance.
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Emergency services if necessary.
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Trusted third-party service providers under privacy agreements.
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Authorities if legally required.
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
6. Data Security & Retention
We protect your data through:
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Password-protected electronic systems.
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Secure physical and cloud storage.
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Secure disposal of data when no longer required.
7. Overseas Disclosure
We generally do not disclose personal information overseas. If we do, we ensure it complies with Australian privacy laws.
8. Your Rights
You can request to:
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Access your personal information.
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Correct or update your information.
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Request deletion of your information where appropriate.
To make a request, contact us
9. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and tools like Google Analytics to improve user experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies or opt out of analytics tracking.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy. Changes are effective once posted on this page. Please check back periodically.