Privacy Policy

Effective: 29^th March 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how NavSports Pty Ltd, ACN 118 594 504 who is the owner of NavSports.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you (“member, participant, sports business”, “you”, or “your”). This policy applies to information we collect when you use our websites, applications, or services (collectively, the “Platform”), or when you interact with us. Understanding your privacy rights is important to us, so we encourage you to read this policy carefully.

1. Collection of Information

1.1 Information You Provide: We collect information you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Personal identifiers like your name, email address, and phone number.
• Account details like username and password.
• Profile information, including photos and interests.
• Payment information, if applicable, for any purchases or donations.
• Content you share or post on the platform.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically: Our Platform gathers certain data automatically, including:

• Log and usage data, such as access times and pages viewed.
• Device information, including device model and IP address.
• Location information based on your device settings or IP address.
• Cookies and tracking technology data to improve your experience and our platform.

1.3 Information from Other Sources: We might receive information about you from other sources, like social media, if you connect your account to such services.

2. Use of Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform.
• Personalize your experience and suggest relevant content.
• Communicate with you about your account and respond to inquiries.
• Send marketing and promotional messages, with your consent.
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities for better service.

3. Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared:

• With other users, in accordance with your account settings.
• With service providers who assist in operating the Platform.
• For analytics and advertising, in line with your preferences.
• To comply with laws or to protect NavSports.com and others.
• In connection with business transfers or mergers.
• When you direct us to share your information.

4. Additional Details

4.1 International Transfers: Information may be processed outside your country of residence, including in Australia, where our servers are located.

4.2 Security Measures: We implement security measures to protect your information, though no system is entirely secure.

4.3 Data Retention: We retain your information for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

4.4 Policy Updates: We may update this policy and will notify you of changes, either through the Platform or other means.

5. Your Choices

You have control over your information, including:

• Updating or correcting your account information.
• Adjusting your sharing and communication preferences.
• Opting out of cookies and targeted advertising.
• Requesting access to, or deletion of, your information.

6. Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or restrict its processing. You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly.

7. Linked Data Analytics

Collection and Use of Linked Data Analytics:

• NavSports.com collects aggregated, anonymized data related to user participation and engagement on the platform (“Linked Data Analytics”).
• This data is utilized to analyze trends, understand participation rates in various sports activities, and improve the user experience on our platform.
• The insights derived from Linked Data Analytics help us and our partners, including national sporting bodies, to enhance sports programs, tailor offerings, and promote sports participation across different locations.

Sharing of Linked Data Analytics:

• We may share Linked Data Analytics with third parties, including national sporting bodies and other partners, to support their efforts in promoting sports and understanding participation dynamics.
• It is important to note that the data shared will be strictly non-personal; it will not include any information that can directly identify any individual user.
• The shared data is intended to provide insights into sports participation trends and will not be used by any third party to identify, contact, or target advertising to individual users.

Your Consent:

• By using NavSports.com, you acknowledge and agree that your non-personal data may be included in Linked Data Analytics and shared with third parties as described above.
• We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that only non-identifiable, aggregated data is used for these purposes.

8. Types of Data Collected:

NavSports.com collects various types of data to facilitate Linked Data Analytics, including but not limited to:

• User interactions with the platform (e.g., which sports are most popular, frequency of activities, and engagement levels).
• General location data to understand geographic distribution of sports participation (without precise geolocation).
• Aggregated demographic information to analyze participation trends across different groups.

How Data is Anonymized:

To ensure user privacy, NavSports.com anonymizes data by:

• Stripping away personal identifiers (such as names, email addresses, and exact locations) from the dataset.
• Aggregating data so that it reflects broader trends rather than individual activities.
• Implementing technical measures to prevent re-identification of individuals from the anonymized data.

What Data is Shared:

NavSports.com shares the following anonymized and aggregated data:

• Participation rates in various sports activities across different regions.
• Trends in sports engagement over time.
• Aggregated demographic participation trends without any personal identifiers.

With Whom the Data is Shared:

The anonymized and aggregated data is shared with:

• National sporting bodies to aid in understanding and promoting sports participation.
• Third-party partners involved in sports research and development.
• Other stakeholders interested in sports trends and analytics, ensuring that no data shared can be used to identify individual users.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or your information, contact us at support@navsports.com.