Privacy Statement
Who We Are
The Global Collective is an Australian business connecting premium food, beverage, tourism and lifestyle brands with buyers, distributors, retailers, hospitality businesses and international partners through strategic marketing, export development, events and business development services.
And we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent, secure and responsible manner. For more information see below.
At The Global Collective
("The Global Collective", "we", "our" or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent, secure and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.theglobalcollective.co, contact us, attend our events or engage with our services.
By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
Visit our website
Submit an enquiry
Contact us by email or telephone
Subscribe to our newsletter
Register for an event
Download resources
Participate in surveys
Engage with us through social media
Meet with us at exhibitions, trade shows or networking events.
What Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:
Your name
Company name
Job title
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Country of residence
Industry or business interests
Information you provide when making enquiries
Event registrations
Newsletter subscription details
Information you provide through forms on our website
Communications between you and The Global Collective
Information relating to your attendance at our events
Photographs or video captured during events (where applicable)
We may also automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referral website
Website usage information through cookies and analytics.
What Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:
Your name
Company name
Job title
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Country of residence
Industry or business interests
Information you provide when making enquiries
Event registrations
Newsletter subscription details
Information you provide through forms on our website
Communications between you and The Global Collective
Information relating to your attendance at our events
Photographs or video captured during events
(where applicable)
We may also automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referral website
Website usage information through cookies and analytics.
What Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:
Your name
Company name
Job title
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Country of residence
Industry or business interests
Information you provide when making enquiries
Event registrations
Newsletter subscription details
Information you provide through forms on our website
Communications between you and The Global Collective
Information relating to your attendance at our events
Photographs or video captured during events
(where applicable)
We may also automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referral website
Website usage information through
cookies and analytics.
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information so we can:
Respond to enquiries
Provide our services
Register you for events
Send requested information
Provide marketing communications
Improve our website and customer experience
Develop business relationships
Manage client relationships
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Protect our business and website.
We may also automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referral website
Website usage information through
cookies and analytics.
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information so we can:
Respond to enquiries
Provide our services
Register you for events
Send requested information
Provide marketing communications
Improve our website and customer experience
Develop business relationships
Manage client relationships
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Protect our business and website.
Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you:
Industry news
Event invitations
Market insights
Export opportunities
Producer news
New service announcements
Promotional communications
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails; or
Contacting us directly.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to
improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
Understand website traffic
Improve website functionality
Analyse visitor behaviour
Remember preferences
We may use services such as:
Google Analytics
Squarespace Analytics (if applicable)
Other website performance tools
These services may collect anonymised usage information.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functionality may be affected.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
International Business
As part of our international trade, export and business development activities, your information may be shared with overseas organisations including:
Buyers
Importers
Export partners
Government agencies
Trade organisations
Event organisers
Logistics providers
We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle your information appropriately.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
Our employees
Contractors
Professional advisers
Technology providers
Marketing platforms
Event management providers
Payment processors
Government authorities where required by law
Service providers assisting us to operate our business
We do not sell your personal information.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from:
Loss
Misuse
Unauthorised access
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction
While we use appropriate safeguards, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide our services
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Maintain business records
When no longer required, information is securely deleted or de-identified where practicable.
Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
You may also request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
To do so, please contact us using the details below.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request deletion of information where appropriate
Lodge a privacy complaint
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business and professional audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
The Global Collective
Website: https://www.theglobalcollective.co
Email: hello@theglobalcollective.co
If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).