Privacy Policy

Effective date: 11 August 2025

At Bendigo Major League, we respect your privacy and protect your personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles. We only collect what’s necessary, keep it secure, and never share it without your consent unless the law says otherwise.

1. Introduction

At Bendigo Major League, respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information is our top priority. We take seriously our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This privacy policy explains in clear language what data we collect, why, and how your rights are protected.

2. Types of information collected

We may collect:

• Personal information, such as name, email address, postal address, phone number; and
• Sensitive information only with consent and when necessary for our functions, such as health or membership‑related details as defined in the Act.

3. Purpose of data collection

We collect personal information only if it is reasonably necessary for purposes such as membership management, communications, events, or legal obligations Sensitive information is collected only with your consent and where genuinely required.

4. How data is collected

We collect information directly when you sign up, make enquiries, subscribe to updates, or register for events. We may also receive your data from third parties – if so, we’ll provide you with notice as required by the APPs.

5. Internet use

When you use our website, we may collect non‑identifying technical information (e.g., IP addresses, browsing data) via cookies and similar technologies. You’ll be informed of cookies in our cookie notice and can choose to opt out as required Termly.

6. Data sharing and disclosure

We won’t use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected – unless you’ve consented, it’s required by law, or an APP exception applies 

7. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure – using secure storage systems, access controls, encryption where appropriate, and periodic reviews.

8. Data breach notification

Under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme (since 22 February 2018), if a breach is likely to cause serious harm, we will promptly notify both affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in accordance with the APPs 

9. User rights

The Privacy Act gives you rights including:

• to know why your information is collected and who might access it;
• to interact anonymously or with a pseudonym, where practical
• to access and ask for correction of your personal data;
• to opt out of direct marketing;
• to complain about how your data is handled

10. International data transfers

If your information is disclosed to overseas recipients, we’ll take reasonable steps to ensure those recipients handle it in ways compliant with the APPs

11. Updates to the privacy policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll publish it on our website with the amended effective date and any significant changes clearly noted.

12. Complaints and dispute resolution

If you believe your privacy has been compromised, please contact us first. We will address your concerns promptly. If you remain unsatisfied, you may lodge a complaint with the OAIC, which is authorised to investigate and enforce the APPs 

13. Consent

By providing your personal information, you consent to its handling as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.