Privacy Policy

Hunter Safety Awards (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) where applicable.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website: www.huntersafetyawards.com.au and any related forms, ticketing systems, or nomination platforms.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name, company, job title, and contact details

• Email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

• Nomination and award submission data

• Ticketing and event registration details

• Photos or videos taken at our events (with consent)

• IP address, browser, and device data for analytics

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2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal data when you:

• Submit an award nomination via AwardForce

• Purchase tickets or register for events

• Contact us by email, phone, or through online forms

• Subscribe to newsletters or updates

• Visit our website or interact with our social media channels

 

We may also receive information indirectly through trusted partners such as AwardForce, ticketing platforms (e.g., Humanitix, TryBooking), or analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).

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3. Why We Collect It

We collect and process personal data to:

• Manage award entries and judging processes

• Process ticket sales, payments, and event communications

• Provide updates and news related to the Hunter Safety Awards

• Improve our website and user experience

• Meet our legal and reporting obligations

 

We only collect what is necessary and will never sell or rent your personal information.

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4. Data Handling & Third-Party Services

We may share limited data with:

• AwardForce (for nomination management and judging)

• Ticketing and payment platforms (e.g., Humanitix, Stripe, PayPal)

• Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, MailerLite)

• Cloud storage and analytics providers

 

All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection requirements. Where data is stored overseas, we ensure adequate safeguards consistent with Australian and EU privacy standards.

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5. GDPR Rights (for EU residents)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent to data processing

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

 

Requests can be made via email to info@huntersafetyawards.com.au.

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6. Storage & Security

Your personal information is stored securely using encrypted and access-controlled systems. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

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7. Cookies & Website Tracking

We use cookies to improve site functionality and gather visitor statistics via tools like Google Analytics. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

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8. Photography & Media

By attending our events, you consent to being photographed or filmed for marketing and promotional purposes unless you opt out in writing prior to the event.

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9. Access, Correction & Deletion

You can request access to your personal information, or ask for correction or deletion by contacting us at: info@huntersafetyawards.com.au

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on our website.