Privacy Policy


Wentworth Point Community Group (WPCG)

At Wentworth Point Community Group (WPCG), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected and used.


Who We Are

Our website address is:

https://wentworthpointcommunitygroup.com.au

WPCG is a not-for-profit community group focused on bringing residents together through events, initiatives, and local engagement.

email: wentworthpointcg@gmail.com


Email Subscriptions & Communications

When you subscribe to our newsletter or updates:

  • We collect your name and email address to send you community updates, events, and relevant information
  • You will only receive emails you have opted in to receive
  • We use trusted third-party email platforms (e.g., SendFox or similar tools) to manage subscriptions and communications

Your Consent

By subscribing, you agree to receive emails from WPCG. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or
  • Contacting us directly

Data Usage

We will:

  • Use your information only for community communication purposes
  • Not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing

We may track basic engagement metrics (such as email opens or clicks) to improve our communication.


Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.

Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.


Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).

Visitors may be able to extract location data from uploaded images.


Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

  • Comment cookies may store your details for convenience (up to one year)
  • Temporary cookies are used for login functionality
  • Login cookies last up to two weeks (if “Remember Me” is selected)
  • Content editing cookies expire after one day

You can control cookies through your browser settings.


Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.).

These behave as if you visited the original website and may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.


Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

We may share data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, spam detection tools)
  • Technical services required to operate our website

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.


How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely
  • Subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Registered user data (if applicable) is stored in user profiles

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data

Some data may be retained where required for legal or security purposes.

To make a request, please contact us via our website.


Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Email subscriber data may be processed through secure third-party email platforms.


Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

email: wentworthpointcg@gmail.com


Our Commitment

As a community-led, not-for-profit organisation, we respect your trust and are committed to keeping your information safe while building a more connected Wentworth Point.