Privacy Policy

Australian Festival Association Limited (ABN 66 631 192 562) (we, us and our) respects the privacy of individuals it deals with and is committed to complying with its obligations under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act).

This Privacy Policy outlines our handling practices of personal information. It describes the types of personal information we collect and explains how we hold, use and disclose that information. This Privacy Policy also explains how you can gain access to the personal information we hold about you.

By using our website and submitting your personal information to us, you agree to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by us as set out in this Privacy Policy.

What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?

Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include: names, addresses, emails and phone numbers.

This Personal Information is obtained in many ways including correspondence, by telephone, by email, via our website  www.the-afa.net.au, from your website and associated social media sites and apps , from media and publications, from other publicly available sources, from cookies and from third parties. We don’t guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties.

We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, providing information to our clients and marketing. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would
reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.

When we collect Personal Information we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional
body, criminal record or health information.

Sensitive information will be used by us only:
• For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
• For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
• With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.

Third Parties

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you.

However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:
• Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
• Where required or authorised by law.

Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.
When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information.

However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.

Access to your Personal Information

You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct that information. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.

In order to protect your Personal Information we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.

Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information

It is an important to us that your Personal Information is up-to-date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so
we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.

Unsubscribe

If at any time you do not wish to receive any further communications from us, please unsubscribe by selecting the unsubscribe prompt on the website, in our emails, or by sending us an email at
[email protected]

How to Make a Complaint

If you wish to make a complaint about how we have handled your Personal Information you may complain in writing using the details in the ‘How to Contact Us’ section of this Privacy Policy. We will endeavour to respond to all complaints within 30 days of receipt.

Breach Notification

If there is a breach of privacy involving your personal information, we will comply with any legal obligations required under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Policy Updates

This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.

Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries

If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us at
[email protected]