Privacy Policy

1. Purpose

The Watercolour Society of Queensland Inc. (WSQ) is committed to protecting the privacy of members, participants, exhibitors, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.

2. Who We Are

The Watercolour Society of Queensland Inc. operates this website to share information about our exhibitions, workshops, events, membership activities, educational programs, and community initiatives.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postal address

• Membership information

• Event and workshop registration details

• Exhibition entry information

• Payment transaction information (processed through secure third-party providers)

• Communications sent to us

• Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics tools

4. How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

• Manage memberships

• Process event, workshop, and exhibition registrations

• Communicate with members and participants

• Send newsletters and Society updates

• Process payments

• Respond to enquiries

• Improve our website, programs, and services

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information to trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our services, including:

• Website hosting providers

• Email marketing platforms

• Payment processors

• Event registration systems

• Cloud storage providers

We require these providers to handle personal information appropriately and securely.

6. Storage and Security

WSQ takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure.

Information may be stored electronically using reputable third-party systems and service providers.

7. Marketing Communications

Individuals may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting WSQ.

8. Access and Correction

Individuals may request access to personal information held by WSQ and may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information by contacting us.

9. Photography and Submitted Images

Photographs taken at Society events and images submitted for exhibitions, competitions, newsletters, promotional activities, social media, website galleries, or grant reporting may be used by WSQ in accordance with permissions granted by participants and contributors and the relevant event conditions.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics services to understand how visitors use the website and to improve user experience.

Users can control cookie settings through their web browser.

11. Changes to this Policy

WSQ may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will be published on the WSQ website and will take effect from the date of publication.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your information, or have privacy-related concerns, please contact:

Watercolour Society of Queensland Inc.
Email: info@watercoloursocietyofqld.com.au