Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 September 2026

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Queensland Inc. (“the Club”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with the Club.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Membership information

  • Event registration details

  • Enquiries submitted through our website

  • Information you provide when contacting the Club

We may also collect non-identifiable information automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on our website

  • Referring websites

This information helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Administer Club membership

  • Process event registrations

  • Communicate Club news, events and activities

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

  • Protect the security and integrity of our website

We will only use your personal information for purposes that are reasonably related to the reason it was collected.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your email address, we may send you newsletters, event updates and other Club communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use our website and help us improve our content.

You can choose to disable cookies through your web browser settings, although doing so may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

Analytics

We may use website analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These services collect anonymous statistical information and do not identify individual users.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

We may disclose your information where necessary to:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering Club services

  • Government authorities where required by law

  • Professional advisers where necessary

Any third-party service providers are expected to handle your information securely and only for authorised purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information is completely secure.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organisations.

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.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

To make a request, please contact the Club using the details below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed towards children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or Club practices.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Queensland Inc.

Email: secretary@cavalierclubqld.asn.au

Website: www.cavalierclubqld.com

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).