Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how TiE Melbourne collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you engage with our services, including event participation and communications. It also outlines your privacy rights and how you can exercise them. In some cases, additional privacy notices may apply, depending on specific services or platforms you use. For an optimized experience, we recommend viewing this Privacy Policy on a web browser.

If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please send an email to: ed@tiemelbourne.org

1. What personal information do we collect, and why?

Personal Information refers to any data that can identify an individual. We collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Gender
  • Company name and website
  • Social media profiles
  • Any other voluntary information provided by you

 

This information may be collected through various channels, such as phone, email, our website (tiemelbourne.org), cookies, or third parties. Please note that we do not guarantee the privacy policies of third-party websites linked on our platform.

We collect personal information to provide and improve our services, including:

  • Facilitating event registration
  • Marketing and communication purposes
  • Collaboration with trusted TiE partners for specific purposes, ensuring confidentiality

We may also use your personal data for purposes closely related to the primary function, where you would reasonably expect such use. You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by contacting us or clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

At present, we do not collect any sensitive information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political views, health data). Should we require such information in the future, we will always obtain your explicit consent unless otherwise required by law.

We typically collect personal information directly from you. However, we may also receive information from third parties, such as partners or publicly available sources. If this happens, we take steps to ensure you are informed.

Your personal data may be shared:

  • With third parties, but only when you’ve given your consent
  • When required by law

We take appropriate steps to safeguard your personal data from misuse, loss, and unauthorized access. Access to your personal information is strictly controlled to ensure its security.

Yes, as a TiE member, you can:

  • Update your personal details
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Request data deletion, as per legal requirements

We will respond to such requests within 48 hours. There is no charge for access requests, though we may charge for any administrative costs associated with providing data copies.

Yes, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit some features.

Log Data includes information like your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit on our site. We collect this to improve site functionality and services. We may also use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to monitor website traffic.

We may contact you with event updates, newsletters, and promotional materials. You can opt out of these communications at any time by contacting us or using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

Our digital platform, Zoho One, is managed by:

  • Synprosoft (Application Owner): Zoho Premium Partner
  • Super Admins: Limited personnel with advanced access
  • Chapter Admins: Access limited to specific chapter data

Access to your personal information is strictly controlled to ensure its security.