Privacy Policy
How Geelong Stars collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
Geelong All-Abilities Sports Club (Geelong Stars) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our club. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Information You Provide
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number) when you submit our contact form
- Membership registration details including name, age, address, and emergency contacts
- Medical or health information relevant to participation in our programs
- Photographs and videos taken during club activities (with consent)
Information Collected Automatically
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website addresses
- General location information (city/region level only)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
- To manage membership registrations and program participation
- To communicate with members about programs, events, and club news
- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our participants
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To promote our club activities (photographs/videos, with consent)
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website and manage communications (e.g., email providers, web hosting)
- Sports associations: Relevant sporting bodies or associations as required for program registration and insurance
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Safety: When necessary to protect the safety of our members, staff, or volunteers
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
6. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications
- Make a complaint about how we handle your personal information
7. Children's Privacy
Geelong Stars provides programs for children and young people. We collect personal information about minors only with the consent of their parent or guardian. Parents and guardians may access, update, or request deletion of their child's personal information by contacting us.
8. Photographs and Media
Photographs and videos may be taken during Geelong Stars programs and events for promotional purposes, including use on our website, social media, and printed materials. We obtain consent for the use of images, particularly those involving children. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform our staff or volunteers.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including those of our sponsors and partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to make a complaint, please contact us:
- Email: contact@geelongstars.com.au
- Address: 203 St Albans Road, Thomson VIC 3219
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.