Privacy Policy

 Willoughby Symphony Choir respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information and complying with its obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act).

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information, and how to contact us regarding the personal information that we hold about you.

What personal information does Willoughby Symphony Choir collect and how is it collected?

We hold personal information identifying our members, donors, supporters, subscribers, concert attendees, business contacts, and other individuals with whom we deal. We only collect personal information by lawful and fair means.

Our primary source of information about our choristers is the Choir’s audition and registration forms which must be completed by you if you wish to audition for our choir.

Why does Willoughby Symphony Choir require personal information about you?

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • to interact with you

  • to carry out transactions with you, such as to process payments received from you, or to make payments to you

  • to assess your eligibility to join the Choir

  • to maintain our business records

  • to provide you with information about activities and events that may be of interest to you

  • any purpose required or permitted by law

  • any purpose disclosed to you and to which you have consented

  • any purpose that you would otherwise reasonably expect, and

  • otherwise to run our business.

Collection

Personal information will only be collected by us if:

  • it is necessary for one or more of these purposes;

  • it is collected lawfully and by fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive manner;

  • it is collected from the individual to whom the information relates.

Disclosure

We will not communicate your personal information to third parties, other than with your consent or as required by law.

Access

We will respond to all requests by you for access to information held about you.

Accuracy

We take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information that we hold and use is accurate, up-to-date and complete. We encourage you to contact us if you believe that any of the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, outdated or incomplete. You may request that we correct such information by contacting us (see below).

We will respond to all requests to correct personal information.

Security

Information stored on our computer network system is protected against unauthorised access and misuse by the system design, security access policies and procedures. We hold your personal information in both paper-based and electronic files. Electronic information is stored on secure servers that are protected in controlled facilities. In some cases, these facilities may be overseas. We seek to ensure that personal information that we hold is protected from misuse, interference and loss caused by unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.

Use of cookies & tracking

Click here to find out more about the cookies and tracking that may be used on our site.

Marketing

We may use the personal information that we hold about you, including your contact details, to provide you with information about activities and events that may be of interest to you, or to seek your support for our activities. You may opt out of receiving all or certain types of marketing information from us at any time by contacting us (see below).

How to contact us

You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of Australian Information Commissioner by calling 1300 363 992 or sending an email to enquiries@oaic.gov.au.

Changes and Currency

We may make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time without notice to you. Our current Privacy Policy that is current at any time is available on our website.