Privacy Policy
Protect Mardi Gras – Many Voices, One Parade (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
1. What information we collect
We collect the following personal information through our website:
- Your name and email address
- Whether you are a Mardi Gras member
- Testimonials or comments you provide
- Any other information you choose to share with us for the purpose of the campaign
Some information shared in testimonials may be considered sensitive information under Australian law if it includes details about your sexuality, gender identity, or political opinions.
2. How we collect information
We collect your information via:
- Online forms on our website
- Email communication
- Website analytics tools
- Embedded social media content or links
3. Why we collect your information
We collect your information to:
- Share updates and developments about the campaign
- Organise community support to protect Mardi Gras
- Invite you to participate in campaign actions or share your story
We will not use your information for any other purpose without your consent.
4. Disclosure to third parties
We may share your information with third-party providers who support the technical functioning of our website and campaign communications, including:
- Hostinger (website hosting)
- Google (email services)
We do not sell or rent your personal information. It will only be used for the purposes of the campaign.
5. Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:
- Limiting access to three volunteers, regularly reviewing and removing access
- Using password-protected accounts and secure platforms with two-factor authentication
Your data may be stored outside Australia depending on the hosting and service providers we use.
6. Accessing or correcting your data
You can request access to your personal information, or ask for it to be corrected or deleted, by contacting us at:
We will respond within a reasonable time.
7. Children and young people
Our campaign is not specifically directed at children, but young people may choose to participate. If you are under 18, we encourage you to discuss your involvement with a trusted adult before submitting personal information.
8. Cookies and tracking
We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how people use our website and improve the user experience. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.