Privacy Policy
WONTHAGGI BOWLS CLUB
Privacy Policy
Wonthaggi Bowls Club (WBC) is committed to respecting the right to privacy and the protection of personal information of our members and other persons who engage with WBC.
When personal information is provided to WBC, the person consents to its use, storage and disclosure in accordance with this policy.
What personal and sensitive information does WBC collect?
Personal Information:
Personal information is information or an opinion about an individual whose identity is reasonably apparent, or can be reasonably ascertained, from the information or opinion. It may include information or an opinion forming part of a database whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not.
The information collected by WBC about a person will vary depending on the circumstances of collection. It may include, but is not limited to, a person’s contact details (name, email and/or postal address, phone number), date of birth, gender, credit card details, driver’s licence number, passport number, insurance details, employment history, qualifications or communication history with WBC.
Sensitive Information:
Sensitive information is a type of personal information that also includes information or an opinion about someone’s:
(i) racial or ethnic origin;
(ii) political opinions;
(iii) membership of a political association, professional or trade association or trade union;
(iv) religious beliefs or affiliations or philosophical beliefs;
(v) sexual preferences or practices;
(vi) criminal record; or
(vi) health, genetic information or disability.
If it is reasonably necessary in the circumstances, WBC may also collect sensitive information such as a person’s medical history, nationality, their ethnic background or disabilities.
WBC is required by law to obtain consent when collecting sensitive information.
WBC will assume consent to the collection of all sensitive information that is provided to it for use in accordance with this policy, unless told otherwise.
How does WBC collect personal and sensitive information?
Information may be collected when you:
(i) become a member of WBC;
(ii) subscribe to any publication of WBC, including electronic publications;
(iii) provide details to WBC in an application, consent form, survey, feedback form or incident report;
(iv) provide details to WBC in an application to become a Coach, Umpire or when you complete an accreditation such as Responsible Service of Alcohol;
(v) enter personal information into, or agree to having your personal information entered into, one of WBC’s online systems;
(vi) access the WBC website;
(vii) contact WBC via email, telephone, fax or mail or engage with WBC via social media;
(viii) participate in any program, activity, competition or event run by WBC or the South Gippsland Bowls Division, the Strzelecki Bowls Region or Bowls Victoria;
(ix) purchase tickets to bowls or a sporting event from WBC or an authorised agent;
(x) purchase tickets to social event such as an awards night from WBC or an authorised agent;
(xi) purchase merchandise, products or services from WBC or an authorised agent or licensee;
(xii) are elected or appointed to the Committee including a sub-committee of WBC; or
(xiii) apply for employment or undertake a volunteer position with WBC.
(xiv) or in other circumstances where WBC is required to do so by law (for education, child protection, work health and safety laws, charitable collections, medical treatment or other legislation in Australia).
Providing information:
Depending on the circumstances, some types of information will be required, and others might be optional. If you do not provide some or all the information requested, this may affect WBC’s ability to communicate with you or provide the requested products or services.
By not providing requested information, you may jeopardise your ability to participate in programs or competitions or apply for employment or volunteer positions with WBC. If it is impracticable for WBC to deal with you because of you not providing the requested information or consent, WBC may refuse to do so.
Collection from third parties:
WBC may collect personal information regarding a child from the parent or other responsible person associated with that child. In many circumstances, WBC collects information from other third parties.
Examples of such third parties could include, but is not limited to, the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association, non-affiliated bowls organisations or government and law enforcement bodies.
Information storage and protection:
WBC stores information in different ways, including in paper and electronic form. Much of the information we collect from and about our members is added to WBC’s membership database. When your information is entered into WBC’s membership database, the information may be combined or linked with other information held about you. WBC’s membership database is shared among Bowls Australia and Bowls Victoria, with each organisation having access to information about WBC members.
Security of personal information:
WBC has taken steps to protect the information we hold from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Some of the security measures WBC uses includes strict confidentiality requirements of our employees or volunteers and service providers, security measures for system access and security measures for our website.
How does WBC use and disclose personal and sensitive information?
Use:
WBC and third parties to whom we may disclose personal information in accordance with this policy, may use your personal information to:
(i) verify your identity;
(ii) complete background checks;
(iv) research, develop, run, administer and market competitions, programs, activities and other events relating to bowls;
(v) research or develop and market products, services, merchandise and special offers made available by us and third parties;
(vi) respond to emergency situations involving or requiring medical treatment;
(vii) administer, manage and provide you with access to HYPERLINK “https://www.bowlsvic.org.au/” https://www.bowlsvic.org.au/ ;
(viii) administer and manage our membership database; and
(ix) keep you informed of news and information relating to various bowls events, activities and opportunities via various mediums.
WBC may use health information to ensure that programs we operate are run safely and in accordance with any special health needs participants may require. Health information may also be kept for insurance purposes. In addition, we may use de-identified health information and other sensitive information to carry out research, to prepare submissions to government, or to plan events and activities.
Disclosure:
WBC may disclose your personal information to a range of organisations which include, but are not limited to:
(i) Bowls Victoria, the Strzelecki Bowls Region, South Gippsland Bowls Division and other organisations involved in bowls programs in Victoria;
(ii) companies we engage to carry out functions and activities on WBC’s behalf, including direct marketing;
(iii) our professional advisers, including our accountants, auditors and lawyers;
(iv) our insurers;
(v) relevant sporting bodies such as Bowls Australia, Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association, various National Sporting bodies, Federal and State Departments of Sport amongst others; and
(vi) in other circumstances permitted by law.
In some circumstances, personal information may also be disclosed outside of Australia – for example personal information is disclosed to World Bowls which is in Scotland. In such circumstances, WBC will use its best endeavours to ensure such parties are subject to a law, binding scheme or contract which effectively upholds principles for fair handling of the information that are suitably like the Australian Privacy Principles.
Direct marketing:
We will assume consent to use non-sensitive personal information to provide better services and for marketing purposes (including disclosure of such information to service providers).
Every person whose data is collected by WBC has the option to refuse e-mail, SMS or posted offers by making a request in writing to WBC ‘s Privacy Officer via the contact details set out below or by making use of the opt-out procedures included in any communications from us (however, information relating to the option to unsubscribe from those communications may be retained).
Other disclosures:
In addition WBC may also disclose personal information:
(i) with your express or implied consent;
(ii) when required or authorised by law;
(iii) to an enforcement body when reasonably necessary; or
(iv) to lessen or prevent a threat to an individual or public health or safety.
WBC website:
When users visit the WBC website, our systems may record certain information about their use of the site, including the web pages visited and the time and date of their visit. WBC uses this information to help analyse and improve the performance of the WBC website.
In addition, we may use “cookies” on the WBC website. Cookies are small text files that help a website to remember the preferences of users to improve the experience of using that website. In some cases, the cookies that we use may collect some personal information. WBC will treat this information in the same way as other personal information we collect. You are free to disable cookies on your internet browser to prevent this information being collected; however, you will lose the benefit of the enhanced website experience that the use of cookies may offer.
Websites linked to the WBC website are not subject to WBC’s privacy standards, policies or procedures. WBC cannot take any responsibility for the collection, use, disclosure or security of any personal information that you provide to a third-party website.
Accessing and seeking correction of information held by WBC:
WBC will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information it collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up-to-date. However, we rely on the accuracy of personal information as provided to us both directly and indirectly.
We encourage all users to regularly review and update their personal information. If you would like to access personal information that we hold about you, we require you to put your request in writing. If we do not allow you access to any part of the personal information we hold about you, we will tell you why.
Individuals may also request access to their personal information held by us by making a request via the contact details set out below. We will respond to your request for access within 14 days and refer your request to your club or bowls organisation to provide the requested information. Your club or bowls organisation will endeavour to provide the requested information within 60 days. If you do not receive the requested information, you should notify the WBC Privacy Officer. If you find that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete or out-of-date, please contact us immediately and we will arrange for it to be corrected.
Resolving privacy issues and complaints:
Issues:
Any issues in relation to the collection, use, disclosure, quality, security of and access to your personal information may be made in writing to:
Privacy Officer, WBC
PO Box 86, Wonthaggi 3995.
To maintain the confidentiality of your personal information, we may ask you to visit the WBC office and to bring your specific identification before we give you access. If it is not possible for you to visit our office, we will arrange to check your identification before we mail the information to you.
Complaints:
Any complaints in relation to the collection, use, disclosure, quality, security of and access to your personal information may be made in writing to:
Privacy Officer, WBC
PO Box 86, Wonthaggi, 3995
We will respond to your complaint within 60 days and try to resolve it within 90 days.
If we are unable to resolve your complaint within this time, or you are unhappy with the outcome, you can contact the Office of Australian Information Commissioner via its enquiries line 1300 363 992 or website HYPERLINK “https://www.oaic.gov.au/” https://www.oaic.gov.au/ to lodge a complaint.
Further information:
For further information on WBC’s management of personal information, please contact WBC.
WBC may amend this policy from time to time and at times other than the nominated review date.
Privacy Policy issued July 2018. Review date July 2020.
