Privacy Policy

Australian Masters Disc Golf Incorporated (“AMDGI”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in an open and transparent manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase products, register for events, apply for membership, subscribe to communications or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or providing your personal information to us, you agree to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. About Us

Australian Masters Disc Golf Incorporated is a membership-based sporting association dedicated to supporting, promoting and growing disc golf opportunities for Masters-aged players throughout Australia.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Australian Masters Disc Golf Incorporated

Email: info@amdgi.au
Website: amdgi.au
Postal Address: 5 Lauren Close Dingley Village Vic 3172

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our activities, services, events and operations.

The information we collect may include:

Identity Information

Full name
Date of birth
Gender (where relevant to divisions or competition eligibility)
Membership number
PDGA number (if applicable)

Contact Information

Residential address
Postal address
Email address
Telephone number

Event and Membership Information

Competition registrations
Event participation history
Membership applications and renewals
Division eligibility information
Emergency contact details
Volunteer information

Transaction Information

Products purchased through our WooCommerce store
Membership payments
Event registration payments
Order history

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Referral URLs
Website usage statistics
Cookie information

Communications Information

Enquiries submitted through our website
Emails sent to us
Survey responses
Feedback and reviews

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

Complete membership forms
Register for tournaments or events
Purchase products through our online store
Subscribe to newsletters
Submit enquiries
Participate in surveys
Volunteer with AMDGI
Interact with us on social media

We may also collect information automatically through website technologies such as cookies and analytics tools.

4. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect and use personal information to:

Process memberships and renewals
Manage competitions and events
Verify eligibility for divisions and competitions
Process orders and payments
Deliver products and services
Communicate with members and participants
Provide customer support
Send newsletters and updates
Improve our website and services
Maintain competition and membership records
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the security and integrity of our organisation

5. WooCommerce Store Transactions

Our online store is operated using WooCommerce.

When you place an order, we collect information necessary to:

Process your purchase
Confirm your order
Arrange delivery
Provide customer support
Maintain financial records

Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment providers. AMDGI does not store complete credit card details on its servers.

Please review the privacy policies of any payment processors used on our website for information about how they handle your personal information.

6. Marketing Communications

We may send emails relating to:

Membership updates
Tournament announcements
Event registrations
Association news
Product releases
Promotional offers

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails; or
Contacting us directly.

Operational communications relating to memberships, purchases or event registrations may still be sent where necessary.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyse website traffic
Monitor website performance
Enhance user experience

Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functionality may be affected.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers to assist in operating our website and services, including:

Payment processors
Shipping providers
Email marketing platforms
Website hosting providers
Analytics services
Event management platforms

These providers may have access to personal information only to the extent necessary to perform services on our behalf.

9. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information to:

Event organisers
Tournament directors
Sporting governing bodies
Service providers assisting our operations
Payment processors
Shipping and delivery providers
Professional advisers
Government authorities where required by law

Competition results, player names, divisions, rankings and related sporting information may be published as part of normal sporting administration and event reporting.

10. Overseas Disclosure

Some third-party service providers may store or process information outside Australia.

Where personal information is disclosed overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that information is handled appropriately and securely.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

Unauthorised access
Misuse
Interference
Loss
Modification
Disclosure

Security measures may include:

SSL encryption
Secure hosting environments
Password-protected systems
Access controls
Regular software updates

While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Maintain membership records
Administer competitions
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.

13. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you.

You may also request correction of information that is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading.

Requests should be submitted to:

Email: info@amdgi.au

We may require verification of identity before processing requests.

14. Photographs, Video and Media

AMDG events may be photographed, filmed or otherwise recorded.

Images, video footage and event results may be used for:

Event promotion
Website content
Social media
Newsletters
Historical records
Marketing materials

If you have concerns regarding the use of images, please contact us before participating in an event.

15. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

16. Complaints

If you believe we have breached applicable privacy laws or mishandled your personal information, please contact us in writing.

We will investigate your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Privacy Contact: