Last updated: July 2026

Spectrum Organising ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Global Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit spectrumorganising.com.au ("Website"), use our services ("Services"), or interact with us in any way.

By accessing or using our Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to operate our business, deliver our Services, and improve your experience. The types of information we may collect include:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number

• Account information: login credentials, profile details

• Location data: IP address, general geographic location

• Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referring URLs

• Content you submit: forms, enquiries, uploaded files, feedback

• Payment information: processed securely via third‑party providers

• Cookies and tracking data: analytics, preferences, session information

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18.

2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)

Where applicable, we process personal information under the following lawful bases:

• Consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, preventing fraud)

• Public interest or official authority (rarely applicable)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

• Provide and maintain our Website and Services

• Communicate with you (updates, support, newsletters)

• Personalise your experience

• Improve our Website through analytics

• Process payments and transactions

• Enforce our terms and policies

• Detect and prevent fraud or security issues

• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processors)

• Professional advisers (legal, accounting)

• Regulators or authorities when required by law

We do not sell personal information.

Where international transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (GDPR), contractual protections, or equivalent mechanisms.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Australia (APPs)

• Access and correction

• Complaint handling

EU/UK GDPR

• Access

• Rectification

• Erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Restriction

• Objection

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent

California (CCPA/CPRA)

• Know what personal information is collected

• Request deletion

• Opt out of sale or sharing (we do not sell data)

• Non‑discrimination for exercising rights

Canada (PIPEDA)

• Access

• Correction

• Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact: melinda@spectrumorganising.com.au

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Legal obligations

• Business operations

• Security and fraud prevention

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to protect your devices and login credentials.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable website functionality

• Analyse usage

• Store preferences

• Improve performance

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie banner.

9. Links to Third‑Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, contact: melinda@spectrumorganising.com.au