{"id":3,"date":"2026-01-22T05:07:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-01-22T23:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T23:43:30","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Privacy Policy &#8211; Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club<\/title>\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.cdnfonts.com\/css\/norwester\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Oswald:wght@300;400;500;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n    <style>\n        * {\n            margin: 0;\n            padding: 0;\n            box-sizing: border-box;\n        }\n\n        body {\n            font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;\n            color: #333;\n            line-height: 1.8;\n            background: #f8f8f8;\n        }\n\n        h1, h2, h3, h4 {\n            font-family: 'Norwester', sans-serif;\n        }\n\n        .container {\n            max-width: 1000px;\n            margin: 0 auto;\n            padding: 40px 40px 60px 40px;\n            background: white;\n        }\n\n        .intro {\n            background: #f8f8f8;\n            padding: 30px;\n            margin-bottom: 40px;\n            border-left: 6px solid #B69875;\n        }\n\n        .intro p {\n            font-size: 1.1rem;\n            line-height: 1.8;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n        }\n\n        h2 {\n            color: #002a41;\n            font-size: 2rem;\n            margin-top: 40px;\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n            padding-bottom: 10px;\n            border-bottom: 3px solid #B69875;\n        }\n\n        h3 {\n            color: #002a41;\n            font-size: 1.5rem;\n            margin-top: 30px;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n        }\n\n        p {\n            font-size: 1.05rem;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            line-height: 1.8;\n        }\n\n        ul {\n            margin-left: 30px;\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n        }\n\n        li {\n            font-size: 1.05rem;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n            line-height: 1.7;\n        }\n\n        .highlight {\n            background: #f8f8f8;\n            padding: 20px;\n            margin: 20px 0;\n            border-left: 4px solid #B69875;\n        }\n\n        .contact-box {\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002a41 0%, #004d73 100%);\n            color: white;\n            padding: 40px;\n            margin-top: 50px;\n            text-align: center;\n            border-radius: 5px;\n        }\n\n        .contact-box h3 {\n            color: #B69875;\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n        }\n\n        .contact-box p {\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n        }\n\n        .contact-box a {\n            color: #B69875;\n            text-decoration: none;\n        }\n\n        .contact-box a:hover {\n            text-decoration: underline;\n        }\n\n        .last-updated {\n            font-style: italic;\n            color: #666;\n            margin-top: 50px;\n            padding-top: 30px;\n            border-top: 2px solid #e0e0e0;\n        }\n\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            .header h1 {\n                font-size: 2rem;\n            }\n\n            .container {\n                padding: 40px 20px;\n            }\n\n            h2 {\n                font-size: 1.7rem;\n            }\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"intro\">\n            <p>\n                At Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your \n                personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect \n                your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the \n                Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).\n            <\/p>\n            <p>\n                By using our website, becoming a member, or engaging with our club, you consent to the collection \n                and use of your information as described in this policy.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>1. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n        \n        <h3>Personal Information<\/h3>\n        <p>We may collect the following types of personal information:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Identity Information:<\/strong> Name, date of birth, gender<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong> Email address, phone number, postal address<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Membership Information:<\/strong> Membership type, playing history, skill level, preferences<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Payment Information:<\/strong> Credit\/debit card details, bank account information for membership fees and payments<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Health Information:<\/strong> Emergency contact details, medical information relevant to participation (collected with your consent)<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Usage Information:<\/strong> Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Photography and Media:<\/strong> Images or videos captured at club events and activities<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h3>How We Collect Information<\/h3>\n        <p>We collect personal information through:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Membership application forms (online and paper-based)<\/li>\n            <li>Event registrations and bookings<\/li>\n            <li>Contact forms and enquiry submissions<\/li>\n            <li>Email and telephone communications<\/li>\n            <li>Website analytics and cookies<\/li>\n            <li>Direct interactions at the club<\/li>\n            <li>Photography at club events (with appropriate notice)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2>2. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>We use your personal information for the following purposes:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Membership Management:<\/strong> Processing applications, renewals, and maintaining membership records<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Communication:<\/strong> Sending club news, updates, event invitations, and important announcements<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Events and Activities:<\/strong> Organising Bowling and Bridge sessions, tournaments, and social events<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Payment Processing:<\/strong> Processing membership fees, event registrations, and facility bookings<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Health and Safety:<\/strong> Ensuring member wellbeing and responding to emergencies<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Marketing:<\/strong> Promoting club activities and benefits (you can opt-out at any time)<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Legal Compliance:<\/strong> Meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining records as required by law<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Website Improvement:<\/strong> Analysing website usage to enhance user experience<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Club Promotion:<\/strong> Using photographs and media for promotional purposes (with consent)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2>3. Disclosure of Your Information<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>We may share your personal information with:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Sub-Clubs:<\/strong> Lindfield Rollers Bowling Club and North Shore Bridge Club for activity-specific purposes<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Service Providers:<\/strong> Third-party providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email communications, and membership management systems<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Sporting Bodies:<\/strong> Bowls New South Wales, Australian Bridge Federation, and other relevant bowling and bridge associations for tournament registrations and official requirements<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Emergency Services:<\/strong> In case of medical emergencies or safety concerns<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Legal Authorities:<\/strong> When required by law or to protect our legal rights<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <div class=\"highlight\">\n            <strong>We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.<\/strong>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>4. Data Security<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, \n            unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Our security measures include:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (SSL)<\/li>\n            <li>Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis<\/li>\n            <li>Regular security assessments and updates<\/li>\n            <li>Secure payment processing through trusted payment gateways<\/li>\n            <li>Physical security measures at our premises<\/li>\n            <li>Staff training on privacy and data protection<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n        <p>\n            While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. \n            We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. \n            Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Remember your preferences and settings<\/li>\n            <li>Understand how you use our website<\/li>\n            <li>Improve website functionality and performance<\/li>\n            <li>Provide relevant content and features<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n        <p>\n            You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may \n            affect your ability to use certain features of our website.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>6. Third-Party Links<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            Our website may contain links to external websites, including our sub-clubs&#8217; websites \n            (lindfieldrollers.com.au and northshore.bridge-club.org). We are not responsible for the privacy \n            practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies \n            before providing any personal information.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>7. Photography and Media Consent<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            We may take photographs and videos at club events and activities for promotional purposes, including \n            use on our website, social media, newsletters, and marketing materials. By participating in club \n            events, you consent to such photography unless you specifically notify us otherwise.\n        <\/p>\n        \n        <p>\n            If you do not wish to be photographed or have your image used, please contact us to opt-out.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>8. Your Rights<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Access:<\/strong> Request access to the personal information we hold about you<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Correction:<\/strong> Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Deletion:<\/strong> Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Opt-Out:<\/strong> Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Complaint:<\/strong> Lodge a complaint about our handling of your personal information<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n        <p>\n            To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>9. Data Retention<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this \n            policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, \n            we will securely delete or de-identify it.\n        <\/p>\n        \n        <p>Typical retention periods include:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Active membership records: Duration of membership plus 7 years<\/li>\n            <li>Financial records: 7 years (as required by tax law)<\/li>\n            <li>Marketing preferences: Until you opt-out<\/li>\n            <li>Website analytics: 26 months<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2>10. Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental or guardian \n            consent. If you are under 18, please ensure you have permission from a parent or guardian before \n            providing any personal information to us.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>11. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal \n            requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated &#8220;Last Updated&#8221; date. We \n            encourage you to review this policy periodically.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>12. Complaints and Disputes<\/h2>\n        \n        <p>\n            If you have a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact our \n            Privacy Officer in the first instance. We will:\n        <\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Acknowledge your complaint within 7 days<\/li>\n            <li>Investigate the matter thoroughly<\/li>\n            <li>Respond to your complaint within 30 days<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n        <p>\n            If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the \n            Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"highlight\">\n            <p><strong>Office of the Australian Information Commissioner<\/strong><br>\n            Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaic.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.oaic.gov.au<\/a><br>\n            Phone: 1300 363 992<br>\n            Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"contact-box\">\n            <h3>Contact Our Privacy Officer<\/h3>\n            <p>If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, \n            please contact:<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Privacy Officer<\/strong><br>\n            Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club<br>\n            2B Carlyle Road, East Lindfield NSW 2070<\/p>\n            <p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretary@lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\">secretary@lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n            <p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p class=\"last-updated\">\n            <strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> January 2025<br>\n            This Privacy Policy was established following the amalgamation of North Shore Bridge Club and \n            Lindfield Bowling Club in 2025.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy &#8211; Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club At Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. 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