Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2026

Illawarra Network Group (“ING”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, attend events, submit enquiries, participate in networking activities, or engage with our advertising and marketing campaigns.

Who We Are

Illawarra Network Group is a business networking organisation supporting small and micro businesses across the Illawarra region.

Website: https://illawarranetworkgroup.com.au
Email: info@illawarranetworkgroup.com.au

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Your name
  • Business name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Information provided when registering for events or membership enquiries
  • Marketing preferences
  • Website usage data and analytics information
  • Information submitted through LinkedIn Lead Forms, Meta Lead Ads, Google Ads or other advertising platforms

We may also collect non-personally identifiable information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Referral sources

How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Submit an enquiry through our website
  • Contact us by email or phone
  • Register to attend a networking event
  • Apply for membership
  • Engage with our social media pages
  • Submit a LinkedIn Lead Form or other advertising lead form
  • Subscribe to updates or marketing communications
  • Browse our website

We may also collect information through cookies, tracking pixels and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide information about membership or networking events
  • Deliver services and communications
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Send marketing communications and updates
  • Manage advertising campaigns and lead generation activities
  • Measure and improve advertising performance
  • Maintain business records
  • Comply with legal obligations

Advertising and Analytics

We may use third-party advertising and analytics services including:

  • LinkedIn Ads
  • Google Ads
  • Meta/Facebook Ads
  • Google Analytics

These platforms may use cookies, pixels and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website and advertisements.

This information may be used to:

  • Measure campaign effectiveness
  • Deliver relevant advertising
  • Create audience segments
  • Retarget website visitors
  • Generate business leads

You can manage advertising preferences through the relevant advertising platform settings.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and website performance.

Cookies may help us:

  • Understand website traffic
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Deliver relevant advertising

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, however some parts of the website may not function correctly.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Service providers and contractors
  • Website hosting providers
  • Marketing and advertising platforms
  • IT support providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Government or regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Overseas Disclosure

Some third-party service providers we use may store or process data overseas, including in the United States or other countries where cloud-based services operate.

By using our website or submitting your information, you consent to this disclosure where applicable.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

Marketing Communications

If you receive marketing communications from us, you may opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
  • Contacting us directly

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Illawarra Network Group
Email: info@illawarranetworkgroup.com.au
Website: https://illawarranetworkgroup.com.au