Privacy Policy: Software Australia Industry Association

We value your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your personal information in simple terms.

1. What Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to run the association and support our members. This usually includes:

• Contact Details: Your name, email address, job title, and phone number.
• Membership Data: Your company name, business size, and payment details (processed securely).
• Digital Data: How you use our website (via cookies) and your preferences for our newsletters.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to make your membership valuable. Specifically for:

• Communication: Sending updates on industry news, policy changes, and events.
• Networking: Facilitating connections between members (only with your consent).
• Advocacy: Aggregating data (anonymously) to represent the software industry to the government.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We only share your information when:

• You give us explicit permission (e.g., to be listed in a member directory).
• We use trusted service providers (like email platforms or payment processors) to help us run the association.
• We are required by Australian law to do so.

4. How We Keep Your Data Safe

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or "hacks." If we no longer need your data and aren't legally required to keep it, we destroy or de-identify it.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You are in control of your data. You can:

• Access/Update: Ask to see what data we have about you or fix any mistakes.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time using the "unsubscribe" link.
• Complain: If you think we’ve mishandled your data, please contact us. We take privacy concerns seriously.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please reach out to our Privacy Officer at - 

Email: operations@softwareaustralia.org