State Youth Games Website Privacy Policy

Updated Wednesday, 16 March 2016

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which State Youth Games Victoria collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the sygrego.com website and stateyouthgames.com/vic website (Site). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by State Youth Games Victoria (SYG).

SYG is an event run by Youth Vision Vic/Tas (YV) the youth and young adult arm of Churches of Christ in Victoria and Tasmania Inc (CCVT).

Personal identification information

SYG may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may also, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about User’s means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilised and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. The User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. The User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

SYG collects and uses Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

  • To personalise user experience
    • We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
  • To improve our Site
    • We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
  • To improve customer service
    • Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
  • To administer a content, promotion, survey or other Site feature
    • To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
  • To send periodic emails
    • The email address Users provide will be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
    • Other important information, pertinent to the event, will be provided to Users’ email addresses prior to State Youth Games.

How we protect your information

We maintain appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Changes to this privacy policy

SYG has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

State Youth Games Victoria
Churches of Christ Centre
1st Floor, 582 Heidelberg Road
Fairfield, VIC 3078

(03) 9488 8800
info@stateyouthgames.com