Privacy Policy
The PNG Sailing Association is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, athletes, officials, and website visitors. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary for our operations, such as:
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Personal Identification Information: When you register as a member or athlete (Name, Date of Birth, Contact Details, Emergency Contacts).
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Correspondence Data: Information you provide when you email us or use our contact forms (Name, Email Address).
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Website Usage Data: General, non-identifiable data collected automatically by website analytics (e.g., browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site) to help us improve our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
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To process membership and athlete registrations.
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To communicate with you about events, training, news, and official announcements.
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To improve our website and services based on usage patterns.
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To meet legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., insurance purposes, sport registration).
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary for official Association business, such as:
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Sporting bodies (e.g., PNG Olympic Committee, International Canoe Federation) for team registration.
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Event organizers for competition entry.
We will obtain your express consent before using your image or name in public promotional materials.
4. Data Security
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.
5. Changes to this Policy
The PNG Sailing Association has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes.