Privacy Policy
Newport Rams Baseball Club respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you interact with Newport Rams Baseball Club, including through our website, registration forms, advertising campaigns, social media and club activities.
Personal information we collect
We may collect personal information including:
your name
email address
phone number
suburb or postcode
age or age group
player or participant information
parent or guardian details
information you provide through registration, enquiry, Come & Try or expression-of-interest forms
Where reasonably necessary for player participation, safety or club administration, we may also collect additional information such as emergency contact or relevant medical information.
For participants under 18, information may be collected from or with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
How we use your information
We may use your personal information to:
respond to enquiries
manage Come & Try registrations and expressions of interest
contact prospective players or their parents or guardians
manage registrations, teams and club participation
provide information about Newport Rams programs, events and activities
administer the club and improve our services
meet legal, safety or sporting-body requirements
You may ask us to stop sending you marketing or promotional communications at any time.
Advertising and lead forms
Newport Rams may use advertising platforms including Meta, Facebook and Instagram to promote club programs and collect expressions of interest.
If you submit information through a lead form on one of these platforms, the information you provide may be shared with Newport Rams and used to contact you about the relevant program or opportunity.
Where an enquiry relates to a participant under 18, we may request that further communication and registration be completed by a parent or guardian.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information where reasonably necessary with service providers, sporting bodies, competition administrators or technology platforms that support club operations, registrations, communications or website services.
We may also disclose information where required or authorised by law.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Access to personal information is limited to authorised club representatives and service providers who require it to perform their role.
Website analytics and cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics services to help us understand how people use the site and improve their experience.
Third-party services such as Google, Meta and social media platforms may also collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can adjust your browser or device settings to limit or disable cookies, although some website features may not function correctly as a result.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. Newport Rams is not responsible for the privacy practices of those organisations and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
Accessing or correcting your information
You may request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
You may also contact us if you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled.
We may need to verify your identity before providing access to or changing personal information.
Privacy obligations
Newport Rams Baseball Club handles personal information in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles where they apply.
Contact us
For questions, requests or concerns about privacy, contact:
Newport Rams Baseball Club
K.C. White Reserve
Williamstown North, Victoria
Email: president@newportrams.com