Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club (KBRC) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information openly and transparently, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and store your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is:
https://kbrc.com.au

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club Inc is an Australian racing club based in Western Australia.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Any information you voluntarily provide via forms, comments, or account registration

  • Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the operation of our website or our functions and activities.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the information shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is collected to help with spam detection and website security.

An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Gravatar’s privacy policy can be viewed at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract this information from images published on the site.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Save comment details for convenience

  • Manage login sessions

  • Collect anonymous website usage statistics

Specific cookies include:

  • Comment cookies (stored for up to one year)

  • Temporary cookies to check browser compatibility

  • Login cookies (lasting from two days to two weeks, depending on settings)

  • Screen preference cookies (stored for up to one year)

  • Post-editing cookies (expire after one day)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, maps or articles).

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited that external website directly. These third-party websites may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Embed additional tracking

  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content

KBRC is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

7. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Operate and maintain our website

  • Respond to enquiries or requests

  • Manage memberships, events, or services

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information.

8. Who We Share Personal Information With

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Website hosting providers and IT service providers

  • Spam detection and security services

  • Payment, form, or membership system providers (where applicable)

  • Government authorities where required by law

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.

Some service providers may store data outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected in accordance with Australian privacy standards.

9. How Long We Retain Your Information

  • Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to enable moderation and security.

  • User account information (if applicable) is stored for as long as the account remains active.

  • We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for its purpose or as required by law.

10. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information

  • Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal obligations)

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This includes secure hosting environments, access controls, and security monitoring.

12. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Website data may be processed or stored by third-party service providers, including those located outside Australia.

13. Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.
If you are not satisfied, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at https://www.oaic.gov.au.

14. Contact Us

For privacy enquiries, access requests, or corrections, please contact:

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club
Email: admin@kbrc.com.au
Website: https://kbrc.com.au