PRIVACY
Effective Date: 19/10/2023
Effective Date: 19/10/2023
1. Introduction
1.1. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use,
disclosure, and management of personal information by Founders Fitness Malaga
Pty Ltd, hereafter referred to as ‘Founders Fitness,’ including personal
information gathered through our Web Services.
1.2. Founders Fitness is unwavering in its commitment
to safeguarding the privacy of individuals, adhering to the Australian Privacy
Principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth). We conduct the
collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information in strict
accordance with the Act and this policy.
1.3. Your utilisation of our Web Services is
contingent upon acceptance of Founders Fitness’s Web Services Terms of Use, as
periodically applicable.
1.4. Each interaction with our Web Services or the
provision of your personal information constitutes your consent to the terms
and conditions outlined in this policy. If you do not concur with this policy
in its entirety, kindly refrain from accessing and using our Web Services.
2. Definitions
2.1. Personal Information: This term, in
accordance with the Act, denotes information or an opinion, whether veracious
or not, recorded in any form, pertaining to an identified or reasonably
identifiable individual.
2.2. Founders Fitness: The collective identity
of entities situated in Australia, bearing the name ‘Founders Fitness,’
encompasses but is not confined to Founders Fitness Malaga Pty Ltd and any
related entities. If any entity functions as a trustee of a trust, ‘Founders
Fitness’ includes that entity both in its own capacity and as a trustee of the
pertinent trust.
2.3. Web Services: Any website or mobile
application owned by Founders Fitness, including but not restricted to
foundersfitness.com.au or any other associated website or mobile application
covered by this policy.
3. Information Collection
3.1. Founders Fitness acquires personal information
through various avenues, which may involve direct submission by you,
interactions with third parties authorized by you, or via the use of our Web
Services. These avenues include, but are not limited to:
3.1.1. Utilization of our Web Services (inclusive of
cookies).
3.1.2. Account creation on our Web Services.
3.1.3. Engagement with booking services on
third-party websites or mobile applications.
3.1.4. Execution of transactions via a payment
gateway.
3.1.5. Submission of information via forms on our Web
Services (e.g., newsletter subscriptions). 3.1.6. Communication through
social media channels.
3.1.7. Provision of personal information to us or
authorized third parties.
3.1.8. Application for employment or resume
submission.
3.2. Information shared with one Founders Fitness
entity may be disseminated to other Founders Fitness entities upon your
consent.
3.3. Information may also be obtained from third-party
sources, including service providers, payment gateways, referral partners,
recruitment agents, and publicly accessible data.
3.4. Collected personal information may encompass,
but is not restricted to: name, date and place of
birth, gender, contact details, social media profiles, billing and delivery
addresses, payment details, purchase history, Internet Protocol address, and
information regarding interactions with Founders Fitness.
3.5. When online purchases are made, including
through third-party payment gateways, financial information, excluding card
verification codes, is collected and handled per the
terms and policies of the gateway provider. Identifying data and payment status
information may also be received and retained to facilitate future transactions.
3.6. The purposes for collecting information may
encompass:
3.6.1. Establishment of Web Services accounts.
3.6.2. Communication with users through various
means.
3.6.3. Management of bookings.
3.6.4. Provision of Web Services and related products
and services.
3.6.5. Service improvement and obtaining feedback,
including sending marketing materials.
3.6.6. Facilitation of user contact.
3.6.7. Analysis of Web Services usage.
3.6.8. Any other purpose with explicit consent.
4. Disclosure and Use
4.1. Founders Fitness may employ or disclose personal
information for the primary purpose of its collection or for a closely
associated secondary purpose.
4.2. Personal information may also be used and
disclosed with your explicit or implied consent. Confidential sharing with
third parties may occur for service enhancement, feedback, and information
protection purposes. This may involve technology service providers, data
storage services, email filtering, virus scanning, and archival service
providers.
4.3. Notably, some third parties receiving personal
information may be situated outside Australia, with typical locations
encompassing the United Kingdom, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the United
States of America, and South Africa.
5. Third Party Websites
5.1. Our Web Services may comprise links to
third-party websites and mobile applications. Accessing and using these
external websites or applications subject users to their respective terms and conditions
and privacy policies.
6. Our Communications
6.1. Founders Fitness may contact users through
email, SMS, or alternative means to furnish updates regarding Web Services,
notify about offers or events, or provide information concerning our products
and services. Users who do not wish to receive such communications can contact
us using the provided contact details.
7. Access to Information
7.1. You retain the right to request access to, or
correction of, personal information retained by Founders Fitness. This can be
initiated by contacting us using the contact information provided. However,
certain circumstances defined by the Act may permit us to refuse access.
8. Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme
8.1. In the event of a loss, unauthorized access, or
disclosure of personal information that is likely to result in serious harm,
Founders Fitness will investigate and promptly notify affected parties and the
Australian Information Commissioner, adhering to the Act’s stipulations.
9. Complaints Handling
9.1. If you have inquiries or concerns regarding the
collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, or if you believe we
have violated this policy or the Act, please reach out to us using the provided
contact details. Your query or complaint will be investigated, with resolution
attempts within 28 days. If not satisfied with our handling, you have the
option to file a complaint with the regulator, the Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner.
10. Storage of Information
10.1. Founders Fitness takes reasonable measures to
secure the personal information within its purview. To the fullest extent
permitted under applicable law, Founders Fitness, its directors, officers, and
employees disclaim liability for any loss or damage arising from unauthorised
access to personal information. If you become aware of a security breach,
please notify us immediately.
10.2. Personal information may be stored in physical
or electronic format on Australian-based cloud servers or third-party servers.
When information is shared with third parties, it may be stored or transferred
outside of Australia. Robust safeguards, both physical and technical, are
implemented to protect personal information, including firewalls, encryption,
access controls, and internal policies.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
11.1. This policy was last updated on [Insert Last
Update Date]. We reserve the right to review and amend this policy at our
discretion, with amended versions published on our Web Services. Continued use
of our Web Services or ongoing communication with us indicates acceptance of
the current version of our privacy policy.
12. Contact Details
For any inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy,
please contact Founders Fitness at the following address:
Founders Fitness
18/69 Hector St W, Osborne Park, WA 6017