Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2026

1. Introduction

North Queensland Fencing Association ABN 36 905 923 997 ("NQFA", "we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our club.

NQFA complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact form — name, email address, phone number, message
  • Book Free Trial form — name, email address, phone number, participant details (name, age)
  • Newsletter signup — name, email address
  • Membership enquiries — contact details and fencing experience level

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This information is used for analytics and website improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and book free trial sessions
  • To send you training updates, competition news, and club announcements (with your consent)
  • To process membership applications
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Email Communications

We use MailerPress to manage our email communications. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you training updates, competition news, and club announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

Contact form and trial form submissions are sent via email to our coaching staff. We use SMTP2GO as our email delivery service.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely on our web hosting servers managed by Tech Troubleshooters (Townsville, QLD). We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of NQFA, our members, or others.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of the site.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including JustFence (member insurance), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

9. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact us:

North Queensland Fencing Association
PCYC Aitkenvale
126 Wellington Street, Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Email: ppmillios@bigpond.com.au
Phone: 0418 693 810

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