Privacy Policy
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GATHA Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/09/2024
Last Updated: 26/10/2025
At GATHA (Gateway for Accessing Transformative Harmonious Activities) your privacy matters. We are committed to protecting your personal information and maintaining transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website, app, or associated services:
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Personal Information: such as your name, email address, contact details, and demographic information when you sign up, complete forms, or participate in surveys.
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Usage Data: including pages visited, time spent on the site, clicks, and navigation patterns.
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Event & Venue Data: information submitted by venues, brands, and users related to events or listings.
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Technical Data: your IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system, and cookies for performance analytics and security.
2. How and Why We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
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Directly from you when you register, fill out a form, or contact us.
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Automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and log files when you browse the GATHA website or app.
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From verified third-party partners (e.g., venue listings, event promoters) who share information with your consent or under lawful data-sharing arrangements.
Why Collect Your Information.
We collect and process data to:
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Provide and improve our services and user experience.
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Facilitate event listings, bookings, and communications between users and venues.
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Maintain a safe, inclusive environment aligned with GATHA’s community standards.
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Personalise your experience with relevant events, offers, and updates.
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Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
3. Sharing Information with Third Parties
GATHA respects your privacy — we never sell your data.
We may share limited information with trusted third parties for purposes such as:
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Website hosting, analytics, and marketing support (e.g., Google Analytics, email platforms).
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Venue and event collaborations where you’ve provided explicit consent.
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Legal, regulatory, or security purposes where required by law.
All partners must adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards consistent with Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and GDPR (where applicable).
4. Your Rights
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website, app, or associated services:
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Personal Information: such as your name, email address, contact details, and demographic information when you sign up, complete forms, or participate in surveys.
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Usage Data: including pages visited, time spent on the site, clicks, and navigation patterns.
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Event & Venue Data: information submitted by venues, brands, and users related to events or listings.
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Technical Data: your IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system, and cookies for performance analytics and security.
5. Minors’ Data
GATHA’s services are designed for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us immediately, and we will delete it promptly.
6. Data Storage and Security
We use secure servers, encryption, and restricted access protocols to protect your information. While no digital system is 100% secure, GATHA follows industry best practices to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or misuse of your data.
7. Updates to This Policy