Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Data Science & AI Association of Australia (DSAi) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Professional Information: Organisation, job title, experience level, areas of interest
- Social Profiles: LinkedIn profile URL (optional)
- Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscription preferences
- Referral Information: How you heard about DSAi
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage your membership registration
- Send you newsletters, event invitations, and community updates
- Notify you about job opportunities and career resources
- Facilitate networking opportunities with other members
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Communicate important updates about DSAi
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Event Partners: When you register for events co-hosted with partners
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., email services, analytics)
- Sponsors: Aggregated, anonymised data for reporting purposes only
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
8. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These help us understand how you interact with our services and allow us to improve them. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at dsai.sydney@gmail.com