Privacy Policy

Men's Gallery Sydney ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.mensgal.com.au) or interact with our services.

This policy is provided in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide

• Booking enquiries: Name, email address, phone number, event date, group size, and any additional message or requirements you provide
• Table reservations: Name, email address, phone number, date, time, and number of guests
• Contact form: Name, email address, phone number, and your message
• Career applications: Name, email address, phone number, a brief message, and uploaded files (photograph and CV/resume)

Information Collected Automatically

• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

Information Collected at the Venue

When visiting our physical venue at 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, a valid photo ID (driver's licence, Proof of Age Card, or Passport) is required for entry. ID information may be scanned or sighted by security staff for age verification and safety purposes. All personal information collected at the venue is handled in accordance with privacy laws and used solely for compliance and safety purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your booking enquiries, table reservations, and contact messages
• To process and assess career applications
• To improve and optimise our website and services
• To analyse website usage and traffic patterns
• To comply with legal obligations, including age verification and venue safety requirements
• To protect the safety and security of our staff, entertainers, and patrons

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

• To our staff and management for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or processing your application
• To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (such as hosting and analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations
• Where required or permitted by law, including to law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our staff, entertainers, or patrons

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including page views and traffic sources
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Our website uses secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Booking enquiries and contact messages are retained for a reasonable period to facilitate follow-up and record-keeping. Career applications are retained for the duration of the recruitment process and a reasonable period thereafter.

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate or outdated personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Lodge a complaint about our handling of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and messaging services (such as WhatsApp). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be effective immediately upon being posted on this website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or you wish to make a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will investigate your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at: