Privacy Policy

Welcome to My Bayside. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We comply with our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

My Bayside is an ATOM Digital Business, registered with ABN 58 676 331 418.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Information: Name, gender, occupation, email address, phone number, mailing or street address, additional information including your interests, and other information that may be required to facilitate your dealings with us.
  • Business Information: Business name, address, contact details, and promotional content for businesses registered on the platform.
  • Job Seeker Information: Employment history, skills, and availability when applying for jobs.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, device type, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in various ways, including:

  • When you, or the entity you work for, register as a member of My Bayside.
  • When you do business with us.
  • When you interact with our sites, services, content, and advertising.
  • By telephone, mail, or email.
  • In person, including at My Bayside events.
  • When applying for jobs or positions.

We may collect sensitive information with your consent unless otherwise allowed or required by law.

Why We Collect, Use, and Disclose Personal Information

We may collect, hold, use, and disclose your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, improve, and optimise our platform’s functionality and user experience.
  • To facilitate business promotions, job postings, and community engagement.
  • To send newsletters, event invitations, and marketing communications.
  • To manage your membership or subscriptions and send you alerts, support, and administrative messages.
  • To conduct research, perform analytics, and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
  • To process job applications and employment enquiries.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may disclose personal information to:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate the platform, such as payment processors and analytics providers.
  • Business Partners: Businesses that list their services, promotions, and job opportunities on our platform.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and platform security.
  • Professional Advisors: Legal firms, auditors, consultants, and other professional advisors.
  • Related Bodies Corporate: Employees and affiliated businesses.

We may also disclose personal information outside Australia, including to service providers located in the US, such as Sendgrid, Zapier, OpenAI, Microsoft and Alphabet, ensuring compliance with the APPs.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings.

Photography and Event Recordings

Photography, video, and audio recording may take place at events listod on My Bayside and may be reproduced in our publications or website.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website collects information via member profiles and form submissions. We use cookies to track website usage and improve user experience. Information collected includes IP addresses, device type, pages visited, and time spent on our website. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal data.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to check our website periodically to ensure that you are aware of our current Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have concerns about our collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, or if you believe we are in breach of our obligations under the Privacy Act, you may contact us at: contact@atomdigital.com.au

Complaints can also be made directly to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via their website: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints.