Last updated: March 2026
1. About This Policy
The Cauliflower Club of Australia Limited (ABN: 67 164 459 063) ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information we collect. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and manage your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identity information: name, title, date of birth
- Contact information: email address, phone number, postal address
- Financial information: payment details for donations and membership fees (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
- Membership information: membership status, event attendance history
- Communication information: correspondence and enquiry details
- Website usage information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site (collected through standard analytics tools)
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through:
- Our website (forms, donation pages, membership applications)
- Event registrations and ticket purchases
- Email and phone communications
- Social media interactions
- Third-party event platforms (such as Humanitix)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Processing donations and issuing tax-deductible receipts
- Managing membership registrations and renewals
- Organising and administering events
- Communicating about our programs, events and fundraising campaigns
- Responding to enquiries and providing support
- Complying with legal obligations (including ACNC reporting requirements)
- Improving our website and services
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Our partner organisations (Sargood on Collaroy, Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT) where relevant to our charitable activities
- Third-party service providers who assist with payment processing, email communications, and event management
- Government authorities where required by law (including the ACNC and the Australian Taxation Office)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure (HTTPS) website connections
- Encrypted payment processing through trusted third-party providers
- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of our data handling practices
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect anonymous usage data and do not identify you personally. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to our legal obligations)
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including partner organisations, social media platforms, and event booking services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to make a complaint, or would like to access or correct your personal information, please contact us:
The Cauliflower Club of Australia Limited
Email: info@cauliflowerclub.com.au
Website: www.cauliflowerclub.com.au
ABN: 67 164 459 063
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.