Privacy Policy
Australian Powerlifting League is the sole federation representative for the International Powerlifting League.
For access to, and correction of, personal information, and complaints, contact the association.
Policy Overview
Australian Powerlifting League ("APL" or "us", "we" or "our") recognizes the importance of protecting privacy. This policy describes collection, use, disclosure, and storage of personal information.
Personal information means information or opinion about an identified individual, or reasonably identifiable individual. By providing APL with personal information, you consent to collection, use, disclosure, and storage per this policy. Failure to provide personal information may affect service delivery.
APL is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including Australian Privacy Principles and Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme. APL may vary this policy by posting updates on its website.
Collection of Personal Information
APL collects personal information including name, address, telephone, email, date of birth, credit card information (for purchases), and order details. APL also collects participation information regarding memberships and competition entries. Website visits may result in collection of page visit and click-through information.
APL generally collects information directly from you. However, APL may receive personal information from third parties (such as gym affiliates). This information is handled per this policy.
Aggregate Data
APL may collect statistical data to optimize goods, services, and web pages, including browser identity, operating system type, and internet service provider domain name. Such data supports internal statistical purposes and website improvements, not individual identification.
Cookies
APL may use cookies on websites to enhance user experience. Cookies maintain browsing session continuity and remember preferences. Browsers can generally be configured to reject cookies; disabling cookies may prevent access to all website content and facilities.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information includes information or opinion about racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, union or professional body membership, criminal record, or health information. Sensitive information will be used only for the primary purpose for which it was obtained, a directly related secondary purpose, or with your consent or where required or authorized by law.
Disclosure of Personal Information
APL may disclose your personal information to service providers and third parties for managing membership and relationships, identity verification, providing products and services, advising about products, services, events and promotions, market research and direct marketing, facilitating internal business operations, and complying with legal obligations. You will have opt-out opportunities for marketing communications.
Disclosure to Third Parties
APL may disclose personal information to the International Powerlifting League, mail houses, contact centres, auditors and lawyers, government and regulatory authorities, prize agencies, debt collection agencies, and other service providers or business partners. Service providers may be located in Australia and other countries, including the USA.
Storage of Personal Information
APL holds personal information in electronic forms, and may hold it via service providers (offsite document storage, electronic data storage, contact centres, fulfillment agencies) in Australia or other countries.
Security of Personal Information
APL strives to ensure the security, integrity, and privacy of personal information within its direct control, using electronic security measures including firewalls and secure databases. No internet data transmission is totally secure.
Access to and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to request access to personal information APL holds about you and to request corrections. APL will verify your identity before providing access or correcting information, and will respond within a reasonable period.
Policy Updates
This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
Privacy Complaints
If APL has not handled your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles, contact APL's President. Complaints should generally be in writing and will be treated seriously, dealt with promptly, and handled confidentially. If dissatisfied, you may refer complaints to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.