About this Policy

The Privacy Act of 1988 mandates entities bound by the Australian Privacy Principles to establish a privacy policy. This document outlines the personal information handling practices of Precision Rifle Series Australia.

Scope

Precision Rifle Series Australia respects individual privacy and implements strict measures to safeguard the privacy of those with whom we interact. This policy delineates how we manage personal information to provide you with confidence when deciding to become a member. By visiting our website, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

Overview

In the course of our business functions and activities, we collect, hold, and use personal information in accordance with the Australian Information Commissioner Act of 2010 (AIC Act), the Privacy Act of 1988 (Privacy Act), and the Freedom of Information Act of 1982 (FOI Act). Our functions and activities include:

• Operation of our website

• Conduct of research and development

• Communication with our members via other websites or social media

Collection of Personal Information

To comply with government legislation, we collect personal information from you. We only collect personal information via lawful means, primarily when you provide it to us. Personal information collected from members may include, but is not limited to:

• Name

• Date of Birth

• Postal and contact details

• Bank account details

• Driver’s and Firearms Licence Number, Categories, Expiry, and State

Collection of Sensitive Information

In certain situations, we may need to collect personal information, including licence association memberships and criminal history.

When Personal Information is Collected

Precision Rifle Series Australia will collect personal information directly from you when you:

• Register for a user account on precisionrifleseries.com.au (our website)

• Register for a membership on precisionrifleseries.com.au (our website)

• Visit and/or purchase from our website

• Contact us via phone or email

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to provide you with a personalized website experience, faster delivery of information, and the most relevant content possible. You may block cookies by adjusting the settings on your web browser. If you choose to block cookies, some functionality on our site may not operate correctly.

Email Lists

We collect your personal email address to assist us in communicating with you. We use your address only when you provide it, along with your permission for us to contact you. You will be added to our email list communications only when you request. Opt-out options are provided in the footer of all list correspondence.

Social Media

We communicate with potential members via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest. We collect only essential information to allow us to communicate with you or assist with your inquiry. We encourage the use of pseudonyms when communicating on social media and will never request identifiable information from you via a public internet space.

Disclosure

Common situations where we will disclose your information are detailed below.

Sharing of Personal Information Overseas

Your personal information will not be shared with any overseas organisation without a properly issued, lawful request, such as a search warrant or court orders, from an Australian court with appropriate jurisdiction over the server location and the data sought.

Sharing of Personal Information to Law Enforcement Agencies

The personal information contained in the registers is shared on request with the state based Firearms Branch. Outside of Firearms Branch requirements or inspections, we share personal information when legally instructed to do so by an Australian court.

Security of Your Personal Information

All personal information we collect is transferred via the internet, using secure sockets layer encryption, to servers located in Australia.

Rights and Choices

You have the right to request access to all personal information we have collected from you. To request access, please contact the Privacy Manager using any of the contact methods listed below. Your request will be treated with confidentiality.

How to Make a Complaint

If you feel we have not handled your privacy information appropriately, you are entitled to make a complaint. Your complaint must be written and sent to the Privacy Manager at the listed address below. The most senior Director, who is not a subject of the complaint, will investigate your complaint. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, your complaint can be directed to your State or Territory consumer protection agency Firearms Branch.

Contact Details

You can contact us by:

Email: info@precisionrifleseries.com.au