Last updated: April 2026
Social Swingers ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
- Golf handicap and playing preferences
- Payment information when registering for trips (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
- Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us or completing forms on our site
Information collected automatically:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
- Device information and operating system
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process trip registrations and manage bookings
- Communicate with you about upcoming trips, events, and community news
- Send administrative information such as confirmations, invoices, and policy updates
- Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website, services, and member experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (such as payment processors, email platforms, and booking systems), bound by confidentiality obligations
- Trip partners such as golf courses, accommodation providers, and transport operators, to the extent necessary to facilitate your booking
- Legal authorities where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our members and the public
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal information and to treat it in accordance with the law.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and remember your preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
7. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Make a complaint if you believe we have handled your information in breach of the APPs
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Social Swingers
Email: privacy@socialswingers.com.au
Website: www.socialswingers.com.au
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
This privacy policy is intended as a general guide and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking independent legal counsel to ensure your privacy policy meets all applicable requirements for your specific circumstances.