Privacy Policy for Redcliffe Youth

Effective date: 26/07/2025
Website: https://redcliffeyouth.org
Contact: info@redcliffeyouth.com

1. Overview

We’re committed to protecting your privacy and making this a safe place for young people in Redcliffe. We keep things anonymous when possible, collect minimal information, and will never sell or misuse your data. We’re also here to help if you're in trouble — and sometimes, that means making sure someone helps you stay safe.

2. What We Collect

We only collect the information you choose to give us, such as:

  • Anonymous submissions (e.g., messages, questions, playlists, shoutouts)

  • Optional first name or age (only if provided by you)

  • Your email address (only if you choose to enter it)

  • Technical info like your browser and IP address (only what Squarespace automatically collects)

3. How We Use Your Info

We use your information to:

  • Display user-submitted content (if you want us to)

  • Respond to messages you send us

  • Improve the site and make it more helpful

We don’t:

  • Use your data for marketing

  • Sell your data

  • Track you outside of this website

4. Safety & Mandatory Reporting

Sometimes, just writing things down and sending them helps — and you can do that anonymously here.

But if we reasonably believe someone is in serious danger (like self-harm, suicide, abuse, or threats of violence), we may share information with trusted adults or authorities — even if it was submitted anonymously.

This is called mandatory reporting, and it’s part of Australian law. We do this only to protect you or someone else. We will always act with care and only when absolutely necessary.

5. Age & Consent

  • If you’re under 15, we do not collect personal info like email or Instagram handles unless we have clear parent/guardian permission.

  • You can submit anonymous messages, questions, or content without giving your name.

  • By using this site, you confirm you understand and agree with this policy.

6. Your Rights

You can:

  • Ask what data we have about you

  • Ask us to delete your submissions (if they’re not anonymous)

  • Contact us with questions or concerns

Email us at info@redcliffeyouth.org for anything privacy-related.

7. Data Storage

All submissions are stored securely. We only keep them as long as needed for the purpose you submitted them. Anonymous posts may be kept for display or moderation unless you ask for removal.

8. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or if we believe it’s necessary to:

  • Protect someone’s safety

  • Prevent a crime

  • Follow legal obligations

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. If we do, we’ll post the updated version here with a new “Effective Date.” Please check back if you're curious!

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this site, contact: info@redcliffeyouth.org