Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.03.2025

1. Introduction
Hummingbirds Dating is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information to facilitate your participation in our events:
- Full name (first and last name)
- Age
- Gender
- Phone number
- Email address
Additionally, we will verify your identity by requesting a government-issued photo ID on the event date. This verification is required to ensure the integrity and security of the event.

3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect your personal information when you:
Register for an event via our website or a third-party platform (e.g., Eventbrite).
Our third-party ticketing partner, Eventbrite, complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You can view their privacy policy on their website for more details.

4. Purpose of Collection
We collect your personal information to:
- Facilitate event registration and participation.
- Verify your identity on the event date.
- Communicate important details about the event.
- Address inquiries or issues related to your booking.
- Exchange your details with confirmed matches.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is entirely secure. While we implement industry-standard measures to protect your information, we cannot ensure complete security. We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This includes retaining your information to comply with legal obligations (such as adhering to applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements and policies.

6. We also use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and improve functionality. Cookies may include:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website’s core functionality and cannot be disabled.
Non-Essential Cookies: Used to analyse website traffic, improve user experience, and deliver personalized content.
By using our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies. You will also have the option to manage your preferences for non-essential cookies via our cookie banner. For more details, please refer to Wix Cookie Policy
Learn more about cookies here: https://allaboutcookies.org/

7. Disclosure of Your Information
Your personal information will not be shared with any third party unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Withdraw your consent for us to process your information.
- To exercise these rights, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Services
Eventbrite is our ticketing partner, and they may collect additional information during the ticketing process. We recommend reviewing their privacy policy to understand how your data is handled by their platform.

10. Updates to this Privacy Statement
We may update this privacy statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on our website with the effective date clearly stated.

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this privacy statement or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.We are committed to resolving your concerns promptly and in accordance with the APPs.