Privacy Policy

At KinkZone (KZ), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you interact with our website and services. We manage your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Our website is strictly for individuals aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect or process information from individuals under the age of 18. By accessing our website, you accept the terms and conditions of its use, and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy and the terms and conditions of use of the website. 

1.    Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
o    Personal information – name, preferred name, nickname, email address, location data, phone number.
o    Payment information – information that allows us to process payments to our events, gatherings, or activities, such as bank account details and credit card information.
o    Any information provided through forms, surveys, or communications.
If you do not provide us with the necessary information, you may not be able to complete the registration, receive information from us or complete your purchases.

2.    How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
o    Directly from you when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, purchase event tickets or contact us via email.
o    Automatically through cookies, tracking tools, and analytics software.

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3.    Purpose of Information Collection
We do not disclose contact information about you publicly or to other third parties unless it is authorised or required by law or as otherwise outlined in this policy. 
We use your information to:
o    Assist in providing information and events, gatherings, or activities to you.
o    Improve and tailor events, gatherings, or activities, website experience and/or communications to you. 
o    Communicate with you regarding updates, events, gatherings, activities, or inquiries.
We may also use the information that we collect from you:
o    to advertise our events, gatherings, or activities and the website. However, we will seek your consent before we use your information or photo publicly for this purpose;
o    for our internal administrative, marketing and planning requirements;
o    to compile and report statistics, with all the relevant personal and/or proprietary information de-identified prior to the completion of such statistics; and
o    for purposes that are expressly permitted under any agreement with you.
As part of our commitment to protecting your privacy, we do not share photos or videos from any events, gatherings, or activities on social media platforms or public forums without obtaining explicit written consent from individuals appearing in the content. 
However, if you post or comment on our social media accounts/sites, this is considered consent to repost comments or social media posts on the website or to our social media accounts. 
Please ensure compliance with the KinkZone Photography policy which outlines the guidelines for photography and videography during KZ events to help us in providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for our staff, members and their guests.

4.    Name and Identity Privacy
KZ respects the identities of all individuals, including those within the trans and gender-diverse community. Where a legal name does not align with a preferred name, KZ will take reasonable steps to use and display the preferred name in interactions, communications, and records, except where legal requirements necessitate the use of a legal name. 
Personal information, including legal names, will be handled with strict confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws. KZ is committed to creating a safe and affirming environment where individuals are addressed respectfully and inclusively.

5.    Cookies and Tracking Technologies
KinkZone website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6.    Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with:
o    Service providers who assist us in operating our website.
o    Legal authorities if required by law.

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7.    Data Storage and Security
We will take all reasonable steps to protect the information we hold about you from unauthorised access, use and disclosure, however we cannot guarantee that our systems and stored data will be completely free from third party interception or are free from corruption.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your passwords and/or any account information. We will destroy or de-identify your personal information when it is no longer needed or required to be kept by law or to provide services to you. 
You can manually delete your personal forum information on the website by accessing your account. We will also preserve the content of any email or information you submit if we believe we have a legal requirement to do so, or if any form of email abuse is suspected.

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8.    Your Rights
You have the right to:
o    Access, update, or delete your personal information on the KinkZone website.
o    Withdraw consent for data collection and processing.
o    Contact us with any privacy-related concerns.

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9.    Policy Authority and Review
This policy was endorsed by KZ Committee on 22 April 2025. 
We may amend this policy from time to time to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by means of a prominent notice on the KinkZone website prior to the change becoming effective. 
Although we intend to observe this policy at all times, it is not legally binding on us in any way. From time to time we may regard it as necessary or desirable to act outside the policy. We may do so, subject only to any statutory rights you have under the Privacy Act or other applicable legislation. We encourage you to regularly review this statement to inform yourself of any amendments.

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10.    Contact Information
If you have questions or complaints regarding our privacy policy or practices, or believe that your privacy has been breached, either contact us at KinkZone on our Contact Us page or email kinkzoneact@gmail.com. All complaints will be handled in accordance with the KinkZone ‘Handling Complaints Policy’.