Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15^th June 2023

This Privacy Policy describes how Woollahra History and Heritage Society Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of our website visitors, clients and members. By accessing or using our website and providing your personal information and in the absence of any objections you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you visit our website or interact with our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:

1.1. Contact Information: Name, address, email address, and phone number. 1.2. Account Information: Username and other account credentials. 1.3. Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details, where applicable for payments of services. 1.4. Communication Information: Information provided when you contact us or participate in surveys, promotions, or events.

Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1. Providing Services: To fulfil and deliver the services you request from us. 2.2. Communication: To communicate with you regarding our services, updates, and member support. 2.3. Improving User Experience: To personalise your experience and improve our newsletters based on your feedback and usage. 2.4. Marketing: To send you our newsletters, and other marketing communications (you can opt out at any time). 2.5. Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We store your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, lease or provide your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

4.1. Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you. 4.2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies collect information about your browsing activities and help us analyse and improve our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email. Your continued use of our website after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]