Effective Date: September 2025
1. Introduction
Avondale FC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website (avondalefc.com.au). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our site. It complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. Information We Collect Through Our Website
We may collect:
– Personal details (e.g., name, email address, phone number) when you complete contact forms, sign up for newsletters, or register for events or memberships.
– Payment and billing details when you purchase tickets, merchandise, or memberships online.
– Website usage data, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via tools like Google Analytics).
– Information from cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
– Avondale FC may also collect personal information through other means, such as membership registrations, events, or other club activities.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
– Respond to enquiries and provide services requested through our website.
– Process payments, registrations, and purchases securely.
– Send club news, updates, event information, or promotions (you may unsubscribe at any time).
– Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
– Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
– We may contact you regarding your enquiries, memberships, events, or other club activities via email, SMS, phone, mail, fax, or other lawful methods.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
– Service providers assisting with payment processing, website hosting, analytics, or email communications.
– Football Victoria or related governing bodies if required for registrations or compliance.
– Authorities or regulators where legally required.
We will never sell your personal information.
4a. Marketing and Opt-Out
Avondale FC may send promotional information about club events, news, and updates. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us at info@avondalefc.com.au.
4b. Concerns or Complaints
If you have concerns or complaints about our handling of personal information, or believe we have breached the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), please contact us at info@avondalefc.com.au. We will investigate and respond, usually within 14 working days.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
– Improve site performance and user experience.
– Analyse traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics or similar tools.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our site may not function properly without them.
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. Avondale FC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access, including secure servers and encryption where appropriate.
8. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you by contacting us (see below).
9. Changes to This Policy
Avondale FC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this website, and the revised effective date will be updated accordingly.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Avondale Football Club
Website: https://www.avondalefc.com.au
Email: info@avondalefc.com.au