Privacy Policy — Alligator Creek Pony Club Inc
Effective Date: 28 August 2025
1. Introduction
Alligator Creek Pony Club Inc (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Our practices reflect those of Pony Club Australia, adapted to our local operations. Pony Club Association+15Pony Club Australia+15SGP Grid+15
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect information necessary for our operations, including but not limited to:
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Identification: name, date of birth
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Contact details: email, phone, address
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Emergency contacts and medical details when submitting forms
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Participation details: horses, events attended, qualifications
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Website usage data (e.g., cookies, IP address)
3. How We Collect Information
We obtain personal information:
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Directly from you when joining, registering for events, or communicating with us
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Via our website (forms, cookies)
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From third parties (e.g., Pony Club Queensland systems) as needed
4. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for:
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Processing memberships and event registrations
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Communicating essential club updates and news
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Managing our events and participant safety
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Ensuring welfare and risk management
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Statutory reporting or where required by law
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Our policy aligns with how Pony Club Australia uses personal data for similar purposes Pony Club QLD+8Pony Club Australia+8Pony Club Australia+8Pony Club QLD+1Pony Club AustraliaPony Club Western Australia
5. How We Store and Secure Information
We store information in both digital and physical formats.
Security measures include access controls, confidential handling procedures, and secure data storage to protect against misuse or unauthorized disclosure Pony Club Australia+2Pony Club Australia+2.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your information with:
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Pony Club Queensland or Pony Club Australia via shared databases
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Event partners, service providers, or authorities under legal obligation
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Third parties only with your consent or under legal necessity Pony Club Association+14Pony Club Australia+14Pony Club QLD+14
7. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies (though this may affect site performance) Pony Club Australia.
8. Access to and Correction of Your Information
You may request access to or correction of your data by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable time to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date Pony Club Australia.
9. Complaints and Privacy Concerns
Contact us if you have any concerns about your privacy or data usage. We’ll investigate promptly. If unsatisfied, you may escalate your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) Pony Club Australia.
10. Policy Updates
We will review and update this privacy policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date Pony Club Australia.
Contact Us
Alligator Creek Pony Club Inc
Address: 25 Parkland Road, Alligator Creek QLD 4816
Email: alligatorcreekponyclub@gmail.com
ABN: 86 982 697 039 equindex.com.au+13Australia Check+13CIC Townsville+13