The privacy policy for a local sporting organisation, such as the Dandenong & District Netball Association (DDNA) must comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and align with Netball Victoria and Netball Australia guidelines.

Since D&DNA is an affiliate of Netball Victoria, it is generally governed by the National Netball Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25/02/2026

1. Introduction

Dandenong & District Netball Association (DDNA) ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, participants, volunteers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

As an affiliate of Netball Victoria, DDNA also operates in accordance with the Netball Australia National Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is necessary for our functions and activities. This includes:

Contact Details: Name, address, email, and phone number.
Member Information: Date of birth, gender, and netball rankings/results.
Health Information: Relevant medical conditions or allergies (collected only with consent for safety during participation).
Digital Information: IP addresses, browser types, and cookies when you visit https://netballdandenong.com.au.
Media: Photographs and videos taken during competitions or events (subject to our Photography Policy).

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

Registration platforms (e.g., Netball Connect).
Inquiry forms on our website.
Direct communication via email, phone, or in person.
Signup forms for newsletters or events.

4. Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

Manage registrations and competition schedules.
Communicate updates, news, and event information.
Ensure participant safety and provide first aid if necessary.
Administer our website and improve user experience.
Comply with legal and insurance requirements.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your data. We may disclose your information to:

Netball Victoria / Netball Australia: For registration, insurance, and governance purposes.
Service Providers: Third-party IT providers or platform hosts (e.g., Netball Connect).
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the safety of our members.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes password-protected databases and secure physical storage for paper records.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate. To do so, please contact our Secretary at the details below.

8. Photography and Social Media

By participating in DDNA events, you acknowledge that photos or videos may be taken for promotional purposes on our website or social media. If you do not wish for your image (or your child's image) to be used, please notify us in writing.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to lodge a complaint regarding your privacy, please contact:

Dandenong & District Netball Association

Location: Gloria Pyke Netball & Sports Complex, Greaves Reserve, Dandenong VIC 3175

Email: admin@netballdandenong.com.au]

Phone:

Data Deletion and Account Removal

We respect your right to control your data. If you wish to delete your personal information or any data associated with your account on the Dandenong & District Netball Association website, you can do so by following these steps:

Email Request: Send an email to admin@netballdandenong.com.au with the subject line "Data Deletion Request."
Provide Details: Please include your full name and the email address used during registration so we can verify your identity.
Processing: Once received, we will delete your personal data from our active databases within [e.g., 30 days], except where we are legally required to retain certain records for financial or insurance purposes.