Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Connection Table (“we”, “our” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses and manages your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where relevant, we also comply with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) for data collected and processed in Queensland.

This Policy applies to information collected both offline and online, including through our website www.theconnectiontable.com (the “Site”), events, programs, partnerships and community activities.

Types of Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and hold the following types of personal information:

- Name and image

- Contact details (email, phone, mailing address)

- Age and date of birth

- Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers, we do not store card details)

- Preferences, survey responses and feedback

- Records of services provided, memberships or enquiries made

- Device, browser, IP address and usage analytics

- Communication records (email, social media, event registrations, contact forms)

- Information you provide through participation in our programs, events or Site

- Sensitive information (such as health, cultural background or beliefs) only with your explicit consent or where otherwise permitted by law

This information may be collected directly from you, or indirectly via trusted partners, event organisers, referrals or publicly available sources.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

- Provide, operate and improve our Site, programs and services

- Communicate with you (e.g. send updates, newsletters, event invitations, respond to enquiries)

- Manage billing, payments, record-keeping and analytics

- Deliver tailored content and marketing (with your consent, where required)

- Run competitions, events, scholarships and engagement initiatives

- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

- Assess applications for membership, scholarships, employment or volunteering opportunities

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your information to:

- Service providers who support our website, marketing, analytics, customer support or payment processing

- Our employees, contractors and trusted delivery partners

- Legal, regulatory and enforcement authorities where required by law

- Cloud service providers or third-party platforms (some may be located outside Australia)

- Business partners or successors in the event of a merger, restructure or transfer of operations

- Where personal information is transferred outside Australia, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient upholds privacy standards consistent with the APPs or otherwise obtain your consent.

Handling of Sensitive Information

Sensitive information (such as health, cultural background or beliefs) is handled with higher levels of protection and will only be collected or used:

- With your explicit consent

- Where necessary for a lawful and specific purpose

- As otherwise authorised by law

Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the APPs, you have the right to:

- Request access to the personal information we hold about you

- Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information

- Withdraw consent for direct marketing communications

- Make a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been breached

- Requests can be made by contacting us (see Contact section below). We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with legal obligations.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information through physical, electronic and organisational safeguards. However, transmission of data over the internet is not completely secure, and you provide information at your own risk.

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse usage and deliver targeted advertising. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics. For details on how Google uses data, visit: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Site. Your continued use of our services indicates acceptance of any updates.

If you have any questions, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:

The Connection Table
Email: connect@theconnectiontable.com

Last updated: 25 August 2025