Privacy Policy

At GCMA, the Gold Coast Malayalee Association, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for events, participate in community programs, or interact with us.

GCMA complies with applicable Australian privacy legislation.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Register for cultural festivals, sporting events, community programs or the GCMA Boat Race
Become a member, volunteer or sponsor
Subscribe to newsletters and updates
Contact us through our website, email or phone

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment details where applicable.

We may also collect limited non-personal information through cookies and analytics tools to improve website functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Manage event registrations and memberships
Communicate important updates and announcements
Process sponsorships and payments
Improve our programs, services and website experience
Promote upcoming GCMA activities and initiatives

GCMA does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to sponsors, partners and external service providers. GCMA is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how GCMA handles your information, please contact us through the details provided on our website.