Effective Date: 1 July 2025 Last Updated: 1 July 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Business Networking Advantage Australia (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our business networking website [https://bnaa.net.au] and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Create a professional profile
- Connect with other users
- Participate in networking events
- Contact us for support
- Subscribe to our newsletters
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
- Professional information (job title, company, industry, work experience)
- Profile photos and other uploaded content
- Educational background
- Professional interests and skills
- Communication preferences
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Click-through data
- Device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our networking services
- Create and manage your professional profile
- Facilitate connections between users
- Send notifications about networking opportunities
- Improve our website and services
- Communicate with you about your account
- Provide customer support
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Other Users
As a networking platform, certain profile information is visible to other users to facilitate professional connections. You can control what information is publicly visible through your privacy settings.
With Third Parties
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our platform
- Business Partners: Organizations that provide complementary services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Account Settings: Update your profile and privacy preferences
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@bnaa.net.au.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your information, except where retention is required by law.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of Australia, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Changes to This Privacy 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 our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Business Networking Advantage Australia Email: info@bnaa.net.au Phone: 0438 434 656 Address: PO Box 508, Launceston TAS 7250.