Privacy Policy
The Emus Foundation is committed to ensuring the privacy of all applicants and/or to any person applying for support on behalf of another person or organisation.
All applications are submitted directly to the Emus Foundation. All information, including personal, sensitive or medical information, is stored and handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect any requirements of the Foundation. The most current version will always be available on this page.
Effective as of: 31 March 2026
What information we collect:
As part of funding applications we may collect personal or sensitive information, including but not always limited to:
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Name and contact details
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Details about applicant and/or injured individual
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Information relating to injury, illness or personal circumstances
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Financial information relevant to the application
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Supporting documentation (eg: medical, financial or personal statements
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to appropriately assess and manage applications.
How we collect your information
We collect personal information when you:
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Complete and submit an application form
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Provide supporting documentation
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Communicate directly with the Emus Foundation
All applications are submitted directly to the Emus Foundation via email, and are not collected nor stored by Emus Rugby Club.
How we use your information:
Any information provided to the Emus Foundation is used to:
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Assess eligibility for funding and support
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Review and process applications
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Communicate with applicants and/or relevant parties
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Administer and manage Foundation activiites
We do not use your information for marketing purposes without explicit, additional consent being provided.
Who has access to your information:
Your information is accessed only by authorised representatives of the Emus Foundation, involved in assessing and administering applications.
We will not share your information with third parties unless:
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It is required by law
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It is necessary to fairly assess your application (eg: seeking input from relevant experts, if appropriate)
Data storage, management and security:
We take all reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access or disclosure. Applicant information is:
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Submitted directly to the the Emus Foundation
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Stored in secure, access-controlled systems
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Only accessible to authorised individuals
While we take all reasonable steps, please be aware submission of information via carries some inherent security risks.
Data retention:
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Assess and process applications
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Maintain appropriate records
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Meet any legal and administrative obligations
When no longer required, information is securely deleted.
Your rights:
You may request access to or correction of any personal information at any time, by contacting the Foundation directly.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact: