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Perth Advertising and Design Club (PADC)

ABN 29 784 534 873

At the Perth Advertising and Design Club (PADC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and respect.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information across our websites and services.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from you through:

  • Our websites:
    • www.padc.com.au
    • www.perthad.club
    • www.padcskulls.com.au
  • Social media channels, mobile or tablet apps, and internal systems
  • Direct communication (e.g. event registration, email, phone)
  • PADC members and customers
  • Third-party sources such as referral agents or data providers where disclosure is lawful and consented

We may also collect information you provide physically or electronically, such as at events or via email.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 15 without the consent of a parent or guardian.

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect your personal information to:

  • Provide access to PADC content, products, events, and services
  • Keep you informed about upcoming events, initiatives, or offers (unless you opt out)
  • Send marketing communications via email, SMS, mail, or digital channels
  • Improve your experience on our websites and tailor content to your interests
  • Analyse trends and user engagement to improve our services

If you choose not to provide certain personal information, we may be unable to deliver specific content, services, or benefits.

3. Use of Website and Analytics

Our websites may use cookies or similar technologies to collect anonymous data such as device type, browser, or usage behavior. This helps us:

  • Understand how users interact with our sites
  • Customise your browsing experience
  • Improve the performance and usability of our digital platforms

We may combine this data with personal information you’ve provided to better tailor our services to your needs.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • PADC subcommittees, contractors, and agents
  • Promotional or event partners
  • Other trusted third parties in Australia or overseas (including the United Kingdom)

All sharing of information is done in accordance with applicable laws and with your privacy in mind.

5. Member Directory

By becoming a financial member of the PADC, you consent to having your name, occupation, and nominated website or business URL listed in our Member Directory.

This listing is:

  • Only visible during your active membership period
  • Based on information you provide
  • Your responsibility to keep up to date

We do not publicly disclose additional personal information or guarantee the accuracy of your listing.

6. Access, Correction & Complaints

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information
  • Lodge a complaint if you believe we have mishandled your data

To make a request or complaint, contact our Privacy Officer:

Email: admin@padc.com.au

Phone: 0409 090 009

We will respond promptly to all privacy-related queries.

7. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.