privacy policy
Effective Date: July 4, 2026
At Junior Sports Club, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, create an account, submit enquiries, or use our services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you interact with our website, you may provide information such as:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Suburb or postcode
- Child's age group (if provided through enquiries or quizzes)
- Account registration details
- Information submitted through contact forms
Club Information
If you register a sports club, we may collect:
- Club name
- Contact person
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business address
- Website and social media links
- Club descriptions, photos, and other listing content
Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide our services
- Display sports club listings
- Respond to enquiries
- Connect parents with sports clubs
- Manage user accounts
- Improve website functionality
- Personalise your experience
- Send service-related communications
- Prevent fraud and misuse
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may also send updates, sports-related news, and promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. Sports Matcher Quiz
If you complete our Sports Matcher Quiz, we may collect information such as your child’s age, interests, experience level, and preferences to recommend suitable sports or clubs.
This information is used solely to improve recommendations and enhance your experience.
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyse visitor behaviour
- Maintain website security
- Support analytics and reporting
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
We may share information with:
- Sports clubs when you submit an enquiry
- Trusted service providers who help operate our website
- Analytics providers
- Payment providers (where applicable)
- Government authorities when required by law
All third-party providers are expected to protect your information appropriately.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including sports clubs and external services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for parents, guardians, and sports clubs.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the applicable legal age without appropriate parental involvement.
If you believe a child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us so we can remove the information where appropriate.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request a copy of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Maintain your account
- Resolve disputes
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal obligations.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the contact form available on our website.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your enquiry as promptly as possible.