Privacy Policy

 

About this Policy

The Privacy Act 1988 requires entities bound by the Australian Privacy Principles to have a privacy policy. This privacy policy outlines the personal information handling practices of Precision Rifle QLD Incorporated.

Scope

Precision Rifle QLD Incorporated respects an individual’s privacy and employs strict measures to protect the privacy of those who we interact with. This policy describes how we handle personal information, to provide you with confidence when making the decision to become a member of our club.

By visiting our website you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

Overview

During the conduct of our business functions, and activities, we collect, hold, and use personal information under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 (AIC Act), the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). Our functions, and activities include:

  • Running of our club website;

  • Conduct of research and development; and

  • Communicating with our members via other websites or social media.

Collection of personal information

We collect personal information from you to enable us to comply with Government legislation. We only collect personal information, via lawful means, which is primarily when you give it to us.

Personal information collected from members will vary, depending on the circumstances and can include any, or all of the following:

  • Name

  • Date of Birth    

  • Postal & contact details

  • Bank account details

  • Driver’s and Firearms Licence Number, Categories, Expiry & State

Collection of sensitive information

In certain situations we may need to collect personal information from you, this can include licence association memberships and criminal history.

When personal information is collected

Precision Rifle QLD Incorporated will collect personal information directly from you, when you:

  • Register for a user account on precisionrifleqld.org.au (our website);

  • Register for a club membership on precisionrifleqld.org.au (our website);

  • Visit, and/or, purchase from our website;

  • Contact us via phone or email.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to provide you with a personalised website experience, faster information delivery, and the most relevant content possible. You may block cookies by choosing the setting on your web browser. If you do select to block cookies, some functionality in our site may not function correctly.

Email Lists

We collect your personal email address to assist us to communicate with you. We use your address only when you provide us with it, along with your permission for us to contact you. We will add you to the email list communications only when you request. You are provided with an opportunity to opt-out in the footer of all list correspondence.

Social Media

We communicate with potential members via social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Pinterest. We collect only essential information from you to allow us to communicate with you, or to assist with your enquiry. We encourage the use of pseudonyms when communicating on social media, and will never request identifiable information from you via a public internet space.

Disclosure

Common situations where we will disclose your information are detailed below

Sharing of personal information overseas

Your personal information will not be shared with any overseas organisation without a properly issued, lawful request, such as a search warrant, or court order, from an Australian court with appropriate jurisdiction over the server location, and the data sought.

Sharing of personal information to Law Enforcement Agencies

The personal information contained in the registers is shared on request, with the QLD Weapons Licensing Branch. Outside of Weapons Licensing requirements, or inspections, we share personal information when legally instructed by an Australian court.

Security of your personal information

All personal information that we collect is transferred via the Internet; using secure sockets layer encryption, to servers located in Australia.

Rights and choices

You have the right to request access to all personal information we collected from you. To request access, please contact the Privacy Manager, at any of the contact methods listed below. Your request will be treated with confidentiality.

How to make a complaint

If you feel we have not handled your privacy information appropriately, you are entitled to make a complaint. Your complaint must be written, and sent to the Privacy Manager at the below-listed address. The most senior Director, who is not the subject of the complaint, will investigate your complaint.  If you are not satisfied with the outcome, your complaint can be directed to your State or Territory consumer protection agency, or NSW Police Firearms Branch.

Contact details

You can contact us by:
Email: info@precisionrifleqld.org.au