Privacy Policy
Sports Buddy (“Sports Buddy”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Australia).
We will never sell your personal information to any third party.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
• the Sports Buddy website located at www.sportsbuddy.com.au (the “Website”)
• the HURT and SAFE platforms (the “Platforms”) Sports Buddyacts as a service providerin relation to data processed through the Platforms, supporting authorised organisations in managing their information.
2. Website vs Platform
The Sports Buddy Website is an information and marketing platform only.
The Website:
• does not provide login access
• does not store sensitive player or medical data
• collects only limited personal information (such as contact details submitted via forms)
HURT and SAFE are secure, access-controlled platforms used by authorised organisations for injury management, and safeguarding.
3. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect different types of personal information depending on how you interact with us.
Website:
•Name and contact details (e.g. email address)
•Information submitted via contact forms or enquiries
•Basic website usage data (e.g. analytics, cookies)
Platforms (HURT and SAFE):
•Information provided by authorised clubs and organisations
•Player-related data required for injury management and safeguarding purposes
4. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information:
•directly from you when you contact us or submit a form
•from authorised clubs and organisations using our Platforms
•through standard website technologies such as cookies and analytics tools
5. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to:
•respond to enquiries and provide support
•communicate with users and organisations
•provide and maintain our services
•support injury management and safeguarding processes within authorised organisations
•improve our Website and services
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. Information within HURT and SAFE is accessible only to authorised users within participating organisations and Sports Buddy personnel where required to support the service. We may disclose information where required by law.
7. Data Security and Storage
Access to Platform data is role-based and limited to authorised users within each organisation. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse,
loss, and unauthorised access.
• Data within HURT and SAFE is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Data is stored in secure Australian-based infrastructure
• Access is restricted to authorised users only
8. Data Location
All data is stored within Australia. Sports Buddy does not transfer personal data offshore.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Access and Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us using the details below.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please
contact us at:
hi@sportsbuddy.com.au