Sculpture in the Vineyards Inc (Australia)
Last updated: [March 2026]
Sculpture in the Vineyards Inc (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act (1988)and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities, including:
- Full name
- Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Payment details (for ticket purchases, donations, or registrations)
- Information provided through forms, registrations, or correspondence
- Photographs or videos taken at events
- Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies)
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information in a variety of ways, including when you:
- Purchase tickets or register for events
- Subscribe to our mailing list
- Submit enquiries or feedback
- Participate in competitions or promotions
- Visit our website or interact with us online
- Attend our events where photography or videography may occur
We may also collect information from third parties where permitted by law.
3. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information to:
- Provide and manage our events and services
- Process payments and registrations
- Communicate with you about events, updates, and opportunities
- Send newsletters and promotional materials (you may opt out at any time)
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT providers, event platforms)
- Volunteers and contractors assisting with event delivery
- Government or regulatory authorities where required by law
- Sponsors or partners (only where consent has been given)
We take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties handle your information securely.
5. Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers may be located overseas. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is handled in accordance with Australian privacy laws.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Track website performance and usage
- Deliver relevant content
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may affect website functionality.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include secure systems, restricted access, and volunteer training.
8. Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete.
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
9. Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing communications about our events and activities. You can opt out at any time by:
- Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails, or
- Contacting us directly
10. Photography and Media
By attending our events, you acknowledge that photography and videography may take place. These materials may be used for promotional purposes unless you notify us otherwise.
11. Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint by contacting us. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Sculpture in the Vineyards Inc.
Email: admin@sculptureinthevineyards.com.au
By Mail: Sculpture in the Vineyards Incorporated, Stonehurst Winery, 1840 Wollombi Road, Cedar Creek, NSW 2325.
By engaging with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.