Effective: April 2025 | Last updated: April 2025
At ‘Darren Flynn’ (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or register for our events. By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you fill out a form, make a purchase, or contact us.
- Usage Data: Including IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referral sources, time spent on the website, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse site traffic, and serve targeted advertisements.
How We Collect Information
We collect information when:
- You submit a form, register for an event, sign up for updates or join our community
- You contact us via email, phone, or social media
- You browse our website (automatically via cookies and analytics tools)
- You participate in surveys, promotions, or feedback sessions
- We engage with third-party platforms you’ve interacted with (e.g. event ticketing tools)
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and manage our services and events
- Communicate with you and respond to enquiries
- Confirm event registrations and manage logistics
- Send marketing, newsletters, and updates (you can opt out anytime)
- Improve our services and user experience
- Comply with our legal obligations
- Prevent fraud or unauthorised use of our services
Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Event sponsors and partners, but only if you provide consent at the time of registration. This is typically done via an opt-in checkbox when registering for an event. If consent is given, your name, company, and contact details may be shared with the relevant sponsor for follow-up purposes such as networking or promotional offers.
- Service providers who support our operations (e.g. IT systems, cloud hosting, email platforms, analytics, event tools)
- Third-party platforms (such as ticketing and webinar providers) used to facilitate event delivery
- Regulators or legal authorities, where required by law
- Buyers or successors, if our business undergoes a sale, merger, or restructure
We ensure that any third parties we deal with are bound by confidentiality and privacy obligations consistent with this policy.
Access and Correction
You can request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may require verification of your identity. In limited cases, we may refuse access where permitted by law.
Website Use and Cookies
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to track user activity, improve site performance, and enhance user experience. Information collected may include browser type, device type, geographic region, and pages visited.
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers and platforms may be located overseas, including in the United States, the European Union, or Asia-Pacific countries. Where data is disclosed internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Information is stored securely, and access is limited to authorised personnel.
We retain your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. After this time, information will be securely destroyed or de-identified.
Direct Marketing
We may send you information about our services, events, and promotions. You can opt out at any time by:
- Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email
- Contacting us at hello@darrenflynn.com
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent or object to data processing (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@darrenflynn.com.
Terms and Conditions
This Privacy Policy is subject to and incorporated by reference into our Terms and Conditions. By using our site, you also agree to be bound by those Terms. The Terms contain important provisions regarding your use of our site and services, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution procedures.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.
Making a Complaint
If you have a concern or complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
- Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 363 992
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Darren Flynn: hello@darrenflynn.com
Level 7, 100 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060