Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club Inc. Northern Territory ("MVEC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://mvec.org.au/, as well as your rights regarding your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you join as a member, subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment details.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information, such as browser type, IP address, device information, and usage data, to improve your experience on our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To manage and process your membership.
- To communicate with you regarding events, news, and updates.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To process payments for membership fees, event registrations, and other services.
- To improve our website and services by analyzing usage trends.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, website hosting, event management, and other services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the rights and safety of MVEC, or prevent fraud.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at mveclub@bigpond.com.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club Inc.