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Club MembershipRacing ClubsDownload the AppRacing+Pick7<i> </i>Racing Photos<i> </i>Pick 7<i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i>Racing+ Log inSign up Privacy Policy <p> This Privacy Policy applies to all Personal Information collected by Racing.Com Pty Ltd (<strong>Racing.com</strong>) and Racing Victoria Limited (<strong>RVL</strong>) in the operation of Racing.com’s website and mobile phone application (<strong>Mobile</strong> <strong>App</strong>).&nbsp. </p> <p> Racing.com and RVL remain committed to the privacy of everyone visiting or interacting with the Website or App. </p> <p> Racing.com and RVL continues to abide by the Australian Privacy Principles (<strong>APPs</strong>) under the <em>Privacy Act 1988</em> (Cth) (<strong>Privacy Act</strong>) and all other applicable laws.&nbsp;&nbsp. </p> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART A: ACCESSING THE WEBSITE&nbsp;AND MOBILE APP</strong> </p> <p> The Website is the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry’s top-level domain and is comprised of the Website and Mobile App.&nbsp. This Privacy Policy only applies to the Personal Information collected by Racing.com and RVL in the operation of Racing.com’s Website and Mobile App.&nbsp. </p> <p> The Website and the Mobile App contains links to the Club, Betting Partner and Affiliate websites (set out in Part G), amongst others.&nbsp. Please note that these websites are operated by third parties which have their own privacy policies and are not subject to this Privacy Policy.&nbsp. </p> <p> The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to outline: </p> <ul> <li> the kind of information that Racing.com and RVL may collect about you, how it is collected and how it is held by Racing.com and RVL. </li> <li> the purposes for which Racing.com and RVL collect, hold, use and disclose Personal Information. </li> <li> how Racing.com and/or RVL may disclose that Personal Information. </li> <li> how an individual can access the Personal Information held about him or her and seek correction of such information (if required). </li> <li> when Racing.com or RVL may use an individual’s information to contact them. and </li> <li> the protection of an individual’s Personal Information including the processes in the event of a suspected Data Breach (see part D below)<br> <br> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>PART B: WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION?</strong> </p> <p> <strong> <em>Personal Information</em> </strong> </p> <p> Personal Information is defined in the Privacy Act ‘any <em>information or an opinion, whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not, about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.’ </em>Personal Information may include: </p> <ul> <li> an individual’s name and/or address. </li> <li> an individual’s date of birth. </li> <li> an individual’s contact details. or </li> <li> information about an individual’s opinions, likes and dislikes. </li> </ul> <p> <strong> <em>Sensitive Information</em> </strong> </p> <p> <em>Some Personal Information is also considered by the Act to be ‘Sensitive Information’. </em>Sensitive information is a considered particularly delicate and is generally afforded a higher level of privacy protection. Sensitive Information may include information about an individual’s: </p> <ul> <li> racial or ethnic origin. </li> <li> political opinions. </li> <li> religious beliefs or affiliations. </li> <li> health or medical information. </li> <li> membership of a political association, professional or trade association or trade union. </li> <li> criminal record. </li> <li> sexual orientation or practices. and </li> <li> genetic information. </li> </ul> <p> Racing.com will treat all Sensitive Information with particular care and will not collect Sensitive Information unless the individual has expressly consented to the collection of that information or the collection is required or authorised by law. </p> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART C: RACING.COM’s COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION</strong> </p> <p> Racing.com holds and uses Personal Information about its customers. Typically, this information includes a person's name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, gender, post code or any other required information. </p> <p> <strong> <em>Why Racing.com collect’s Personal Information</em> </strong> </p> <p> The information collected by Racing.com is required to maintain Racing.com’s records in a format that identifies the person. These records are held by Racing.com for the purposes of enabling Racing.com to carry out its functions and activities.&nbsp. </p> <p> Racing.com aims to provide a destination for racing fans with anywhere, anytime access to best practice aggregated racing data, information, news and video. </p> <p> The Personal Information Racing.com collects enables it to carry out its functions and activities for the purposes of: </p> <ul> <li> promotion of the thoroughbred racing industry. </li> <li> targeted promotion of industry related events, promotions and competitions. </li> <li> provision of information related to the thoroughbred racing industry such as circulation of newsletters and industry related news. </li> <li> creating and maintaining information and records in relation to owners and their interests in race horses. </li> <li> provision of aggregated data, industry related communications and a news service. </li> <li> digital services subscription. </li> <li> measure and improve the services and features of the Website and Mobile App in order to provide the individual with the best service experience possible on the Website or Mobile App. </li> <li> advertising services. and </li> <li> hosting competitions and promotions. </li> </ul> <p> Racing.com and RVL will not collect Personal Information unless collection of such information is reasonably necessary to enable Racing.com to carry out one or more of its functions and/or activities. This Privacy Policy applies to all Personal Information collected by Racing.com, whether or not Racing.com has directly requested that information. Personal Information will be collected from the individual unless it is unreasonable or impracticable to do so.&nbsp. </p> <p> <strong> <em>How Racing.com collect’s Personal Information</em> </strong> </p> <p> Racing.com may collect Personal Information from an individual in the course of an individual’s visit to the Website or Mobile App where that individual inputs Personal Information, which includes but is not limited to situations, where an individual: </p> <ul> <li> registers to become a subscriber to view race vision on the Website. </li> <li> registers to become a subscriber to Racing.com newsletters and communications. </li> <li> enters a competition or participates in a promotion. </li> <li> posts comments on the Website or Mobile App. or </li> <li> becomes an advertiser. </li> </ul> <p> <strong> <em>Cookies</em> </strong> </p> <p> Please note that comments posted on the Website or the Mobile App that are subsequently published on the Website or Mobile App may be accessible by the public. Your comments may contain your name and be displayed in search results on external world wide web search engines.&nbsp. </p> <p> An individual may have the option of interacting on the Website or Mobile App on an anonymous basis.&nbsp. </p> <p> Please note that Racing.com will place, use and read cookies and action tags from any electronic device, including but not limited to phones, computers and tablets, of individuals that access the Website and record information about those electronic devices. This enables Racing.com to ascertain when a person uses the Website or Mobile App and helps to customise an individual’s Website or Mobile App experience. &nbsp. </p> <p> If an individual does not wish to receive cookies, it is that individual’s responsibility to set his or her browser to provide that the electronic device does not accept the cookies. </p> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART D: STORAGE AND SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION</strong> </p> <p> Racing.com and RVL have commercially reasonable processes in place to ensure the security of an individual’s Personal Information, including encryption of all data when it is transferred to Racing.com and RVL’s service providers and limitations on access to Personal Information within Racing.com. </p> <p> Only Racing.com and RVL employees which require access to Personal Information to carry out the functions and activities of Racing.com will have access to Individuals’ Personal Information. </p> <p> These authorised employees will only be able to access the database containing the Personal Information with a secure password. </p> <p> If Racing.com or RVL no longer requires any information for any purpose for which the information may be used or disclosed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, Racing.com and RVL will take such steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to destroy the information or to ensure that the information is de-identified. </p> <p> <strong> <em>Notifiable Data Breach Scheme (NDBS)</em> </strong> </p> <p> While Racing.com and RVL will use its best endeavours to ensure the security of your Personal Information, in the event that there is a data breach, Racing.com will address this in accordance with the NDBS which forms part of the Act. </p> <p> Under the NDBS, an&nbsp;Eligible Data Breach&nbsp;is deemed to have occurred when: </p> <ol> <li> there is unauthorised access to, unauthorised disclosure of, or loss of any&nbsp;Personal Information&nbsp;held by Racing.com. and </li> <li> the access, disclosure or loss of such Personal Information is likely to result in serious harm to any of the individuals&nbsp;to whom the information relates. </li> </ol> <p> If Racing.com becomes aware of an Eligible Data Breach or that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that there may have been an Eligible Date Breach: </p> <ol> <li> we will immediately take all reasonable steps to contain and protect the Personal Information from any further unauthorised access, disclosure or loss. </li> <li> we will then conduct an assessment of the circumstances to determine if there was an Eligible Data Breach and identify the breach. </li> <li> If the unauthorised data breach would be likely to cause you serious harm, we will notify you and any relevant authority (e.g. the Australian Information Commissioner) as soon as possible. and </li> <li> If necessary, we will also provide you with the steps that you should take in response to the breach. </li> </ol> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART E: USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION&nbsp;</strong> </p> <p> Racing.com and RVL may use or disclose Personal Information for the purpose for which it was collected that Personal Information and for other purposes permitted by the Act, including where: </p> <ul> <li> the individual has consented. </li> <li> the information is provided only to Racing.com’s or RVL’s existing or business partners or joint venture entities. </li> <li> use or disclosure is authorised or required by law or a court/tribunal order. </li> <li> Racing.com or RVL reasonably believes that the use or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary for one or more enforcement related activities conducted by, or on behalf of, an enforcement body, as defined in the Act. </li> </ul> <p> Racing.com and RVL may also disclose your Personal Information to third parties for the following purposes: </p> <ul> <li> to provide the service you wish to use. </li> <li> for research purposes relating to the thoroughbred racing industry. </li> <li> to customise and promote services and events related to the thoroughbred racing industry which may be of interest to you. </li> <li> if authorised or required by law. </li> <li> with your consent. and/or </li> <li> as otherwise required to enable Racing.com and RVL to fulfill the functions and activities as outlined in Part C. </li> </ul> <p> When Personal Information is disclosed to third parties, appropriate care is taken to ensure the information is protected from misuse. </p> <p> <strong> <em>Direct marketing<br> </em> </strong> </p> <p> Racing.com and RVL may disclose Personal Information (not sensitive information) to third parties for the purposes of direct marketing services related to the thoroughbred racing industry.&nbsp. </p> <p> An individual may opt-out of direct marketing at any time if he or she chooses by selecting the unsubscribe or opt out function at the bottom of a communication or in the absence of such a function, by contacting Racing.com’s Privacy Officer via privacyofficer@racing.com </p> <p> Racing.com will not use or disclose Personal Information about an individual for the purpose of direct marketing, unless: </p> <ul> <li> Racing.com collected the information directly from the individual. </li> <li> the individual would reasonably expect Racing.com to use or disclose the Personal Information for that purpose. and </li> <li> the individual has not opted out of receiving direct marketing. </li> </ul> <p> <strong> <em>Disclosure</em> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> <em> </em> </strong>Racing.com may disclose Personal Information to any third party engaged as service and content providers assisting in the operation of the Website or Mobile App.&nbsp. </p> <p> Racing.com will only disclose Personal Information to an unrelated third party (being a party not related to the thoroughbred racing industry) with the individual’s consent. </p> <p> <strong> <em>Transfer out of Australia</em> </strong> </p> <p> The Website and Mobile App are hosted by Australia and it is unlikely that an individual’s Personal Information will be disclosed overseas. </p> <p> <strong> <em>Journalism</em> </strong> </p> <p> The collection and handling of Personal Information collected by Racing.com in its role as a media organisation in the course of journalism/provision of the news service is not covered under this Privacy Policy.&nbsp. Personal Information collected in the course of journalism activities will be handled in accordance with the Australian Press Council’s Privacy Standards. </p> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART F: ACCESS TO AND CORRECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION</strong> </p> <p> A person can access his or her own Personal Information by contacting the Privacy Officer (See Part G below). &nbsp;The Privacy Officer will respond within a reasonable period after the request is made.&nbsp. In order to access your Personal Information, you will be required to provide proof of identity. In some circumstances, a small fee may apply. </p> <p> Racing.com will endeavour to take reasonable steps to ensure that the Personal Information it holds is accurate, up to date and complete.&nbsp;However, if the Personal Information held by Racing.com about an individual is inaccurate, incomplete or not up to date, that individual may request Racing.com correct the Personal Information. </p> <p> In certain circumstances, Racing.com/RVL is entitled to deny a person access to information, in part or full. &nbsp;These include, amongst others, circumstances where: </p> <ul> <li> Racing.com or RVL believe that giving access would pose a serious threat to the life, health or safety of any individual, or to public health or public safety. </li> <li> giving access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of other individuals. </li> <li> the request for access is frivolous or vexatious. </li> <li> the information relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings between Racing.com and the individual, and would not be accessible by the process of discovery in those proceedings. </li> <li> giving access would reveal evaluative information generated within Racing.com or RVL in connection with a commercially sensitive decision-making process. </li> <li> giving access would be likely to prejudice one or more enforcement related activities conducted by, or on behalf of an enforcement body. </li> <li> giving access would be unlawful (for example, if providing the information would amount to a breach of legal professional privilege or a breach of confidence). or </li> <li> denying access is required or authorised by or under an Australian law or a court/tribunal order. </li> </ul> <p> If any request for access to information is denied in part or full or not provided in the manner requested by an individual, Racing.com or RVL will give the individual a written notice, setting out the reasons for the refusal except to the extent that, having regard to the grounds for the refusal, it would be unreasonable to do so. </p> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART G: HOW TO CONTACT US ABOUT PRIVACY</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Further information</strong> </p> <p> If you have any concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way in which we handle your Personal Information, you can contact our Privacy Officer as follows: </p> <p>Address:</p> <p> 140 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Victoria, 3008 </p> <p>Email: </p> <p> privacyofficer@racing.com </p> <p> <strong>Complaints</strong> </p> <p> If you are concerned about the privacy of your Personal Information or suspect that your Personal Information may be misused, please contact the Privacy Officer. We ask that you make any complaints in writing and via the privacy Officer’s email address.&nbsp. </p> <p> We will endeavour to respond and resolve any complaint as soon as practicable. </p> <p> If you are dissatisfied with the response, you may also lodge a complaint with The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) by calling 1300 363 992. </p> <p> Details on how to lodge a complaint with OAIC are also set out on the OAIC’s website at http://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/making-a-privacy-complaint.&nbsp. </p> <p> For further information in relation to ‘Access to Personal Information and Correction’ please refer to Part F above. </p> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART H: CLUB, BETTING PARTNER AND AFFILIATE WEBSITES</strong> </p> <p> The Website and the Mobile App contain links to other websites operated by third parties as listed below, which have their own privacy policies. &nbsp;Users that visit these websites should refer to their separate privacy policies. &nbsp;As stated above in Part A, only the Website and Mobile App is subject to this Privacy Policy.&nbsp. </p> <p> <strong> <em>Clubs (and industry related organisations):<br> </em> </strong>Country Racing Victoria - www.country.racing.com<br> Melbourne Racing Club – www.mrc.racing.com<br> Moonee Valley Racing Club - www.thevalley.com.au<br> Racing Victoria – www.rv.racing.com&nbsp;<br> Victoria Racing Club – www.flemington.com.au&nbsp. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> Victoria Owner – www.owner.racing.com </p> <p> <strong> <em> Betting Partners:</em> </strong> </p> <p> <em>BetEasy –&nbsp;</em> <em>www.beteasy.com.au</em> </p> <p> <em>Sportsbet -&nbsp;</em> <em>www.sportsbet.com.au</em> </p> <p> <em>Ladbrokes – www.ladbrokes.com.au</em> </p> <p> <em>TopSport – www.topsport.com.au</em> </p> <p> <em>Pointsbet – www.pointsbet.com.au</em> </p> <p> <em>Unibet – www.unibet.com.au</em> </p> <p> <strong> <em> </em> </strong> <strong> <em> <br> </em> </strong> <strong> <em>Affiliates:</em> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> <em> </em> </strong> <em>RISA - </em> <em>www.racingaustralia.horse</em> </p> <p> <em> </em> <em>RSN - </em> <em>www.RSN.net.au</em> </p> <p> <em> </em> <em>Best Bets – </em> <em>www.bestbets.com.au</em> </p> <p> <em> </em> <em>Winning Post – </em> <em>www.winningpost.com.au</em> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp. </p> <p> <strong>PART I: POLICY MODIFICATIONS</strong> </p> <p> Please note that Racing.com may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. 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