Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out the approach which Newport SLSC takes in relation to the treatment of Personal Information. It includes information on how Newport SLSC collects, uses, discloses and keeps secure, individuals’ Personal Information.

This policy has been drafted having regard to Newport SLSC’s obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (including the new National Privacy Principles) (The Privacy Act).

This policy is a public document and has been prepared in light of National Privacy Principle 5, Openness.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Newport SLSC collects personal information to maintain records of members of all types for the purpose of:

administering the club and its services
providing data on members to organisations under whose auspices the club operates
tracking qualifications and training of members
financial data is kept only relating to membership subscriptions, donations, sponsorship and competition fees
Newport SLSC also collects Personal Information of non-members via the registration process for competition events to identify individuals and allocate them into categories of age and gender for the event. This information is also used for billing purposes for those registrants who pay using a credit card. Following successful completion of financial transactions, all personal financial data is discarded.

Personal information may also be used to maintain a database of competitors and results and may further be used to notify individuals of next year’s event electronically, for example by email.

Newport SLSC takes reasonable precautions to protect the privacy of individuals’ data and uses it only for the purposes stated. Personal information is not sold, shared or otherwise provided to any third party individual or organisation under any circumstances except as stated in this policy.

Newport SLSC has no control over use of personal information of associated organisations in surf lifesaving to whom data may be provided. Similarly, Newport SLSC has no control over use of personal information collected by others, such as websites of unaffiliated organisations who may provide services such as registration, for events such as the Pool to Peak Swim. It is recommended that individuals check the Privacy Policies of such organisations.

Newport SLSC may disclose Personal Information to law enforcement agencies, government agencies, courts or external advisers where permitted or required by law. Newport SLSC may disclose Personal Information to avoid an imminent threat to a person’s life or to public safety.

Sensitive Information is neither collected nor kept. Sensitive Information means information or an opinion about an individual’s:

i) racial or ethnic origin; or
ii) political opinions; or
iii) membership of a political association; or
iv)religious beliefs or affiliations; or
v) philosophical beliefs; or
vi) membership of a professional or trade association; or
vii) membership of a trade union; or
vii) sexual preferences or practices; or
ix) criminal record that is also personal information or
x) health information about an individual.

Rights and Choices

Individuals may opt not to receive notifications of activities or events by contacting the club and advising of their preferences at:

Newport Surf Life Saving Club Inc
PO Box 57
Newport Beach. NSW 2106
Tel: 02 9997 5116

Individuals can access the Personal Information that Newport SLSC holds about them by applying as above.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Newport Surf Life Saving Club and whilst we endeavour to keep the information up-to-date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Newport Surf Life Saving Club. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Newport Surf Life Saving Club takes no responsibility for and will not be liable for the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.