PBL GC

Privacy Policy & Data Protection

PBL GC - Australian-Filipino Basketball League

Australian Privacy Act 1988 Compliant
GDPR Compliant
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction

PBL GC ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our basketball league platform.

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our international users.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Full name and email address
  • Contact phone number
  • Date of birth and age
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Team affiliations and player statistics
  • Payment information (for registration fees, processed securely via Stripe)

Game and Performance Data

  • Game statistics (points, rebounds, assists, etc.)
  • Team membership and captain roles
  • Media uploads (photos and videos)
  • Communication preferences
  • Activity logs and platform usage

Technical Information

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information
  • Login timestamps
  • Cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • League Operations: Managing team rosters, scheduling games, tracking statistics, and league administration
  • Communication: Sending game updates, announcements, and league-related notifications
  • Payment Processing: Processing registration fees and managing financial transactions
  • Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms
  • Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
Data Storage and Security

🔒 Your data is protected:

  • Stored on secure Australian servers with encryption
  • Protected by industry-standard security measures
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Encrypted during transmission and at rest

Payment information is processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We do not store complete credit card details on our servers.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Australian law and GDPR, you have the right to:

Access

Request a copy of your personal information we hold

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)

Portability

Receive your data in a portable format

Objection

Object to certain processing of your data

Consent Withdrawal

Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Public Information: Game statistics and team rosters are publicly visible on the platform
Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Active user accounts: Duration of membership plus 2 years
  • Game statistics: Retained for historical records
  • Payment records: 7 years (as required by Australian tax law)
  • Deleted accounts: Personal data removed within 30 days (except where legal retention applies)
International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored on servers located in Australia. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR and Australian privacy laws.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, maintain your session, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Players under 18 years of age must have parental/guardian consent to participate. We take additional care to protect the privacy of minors and comply with applicable child privacy laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

PBL GC Privacy Officer

Email: info@pblgc.com.au