BBYC Privacy Policy

The Bongil Bongil Youth Collective (BBYC) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who engages with our work, including young people, families, partners and community members.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and how we keep it safe.

What information we collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Sign up to our newsletter

  • Register for events or programs

  • Make a donation

  • Contact us through our website

  • Participate in BBYC activities where photos, video or creative work may be captured

This information may include your name, email address, phone number and other details you choose to provide.

Photos and media of young people

BBYC celebrates youth voice and creativity, which may include sharing photos, video or creative work from programs and events.

We seek appropriate consent before capturing or sharing identifiable images of young people. Where consent is not provided, we take steps to avoid identifying individuals.

If you would like an image removed, please contact us at hello@bongilbongilyouthcollective.com and we will respond promptly.

How we use your information

We use information to:

  • Share updates, newsletters and opportunities

  • Manage events, programs and registrations

  • Process donations

  • Improve our work and understand community engagement

  • Celebrate youth participation and community stories (with consent)

We do not sell or trade personal information.

How we store information

Information is stored using secure digital platforms (such as Squarespace and email marketing tools). We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss or unauthorised access.

Third-party services

Our website may use trusted third-party services to support our work, such as:

  • Email newsletter platforms

  • Website analytics

  • Donation processing services

These providers may collect limited data as part of their service.

Access and updates

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from communications at any time

  • Request access to your information

  • Ask for your information to be updated or removed

To do this, please contact us at hello@bongilbongilyouthcollective.com

Contact

If you have questions about privacy or how your information is used, please contact: hello@bongilbongilyouthcollective.com

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.