1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to Australia’s Kindest Person (“Competition”) conducted by HumanKind Pty Ltd (ABN: [insert]) (“HumanKind”, “we”, “our”, “us”).


HumanKind is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

2. What Information We Collect
When you enter or participate in the Competition, we may collect the following personal information:

• Your name, email address, and phone number.
• The nominee’s name, email address, and phone number.
• Details about your nomination (e.g. story, community impact, photos, or other materials submitted).
• Additional details if you are shortlisted or win a prize.
• Your communication preferences and consent for contact.


We may also collect information automatically through our website (cookies, analytics, IP addresses) to improve performance and security.


3. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and use personal information for purposes including:

• Running and administering the Competition.
• Contacting nominators, nominees, and winners.
• Assessing entries and conducting the judging process.
• Awarding and distributing prizes.
• Sharing and publishing shortlisted/winning stories (with your consent).
• Fulfilling legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Sending updates about HumanKind and our campaigns (if you opt in).


4. How We Use and Share Your Information
We may disclose your personal information to:

• Members of our judging panel and internal staff administering the Competition.
• Our partners and sponsors (only where necessary for prize delivery or campaign activities).
• Third-party service providers (e.g. website host, email delivery, payment processor for shop).
• Government regulators if legally required.


We will not sell your information to third parties.


5. Publicity and Consent
By entering the Competition, nominators and nominees consent to:

• Their name, likeness, story, and images being published or broadcast if shortlisted or declared a winner.
• HumanKind using these materials in promotional, marketing, and media activities related to the Competition and HumanKind’s mission.


You may withdraw consent for publicity at any time by contacting us (unless the material has already been published).


6. Storage and Security
We store personal information securely using password-protected systems and restricted access.
We take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.


7. Overseas Disclosure
Personal information may be stored or processed using third-party platforms hosted outside Australia (e.g. cloud storage, email services). Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in line with Australian privacy law.

8. Access, Correction & Deletion
You have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections if your information is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete.
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.


To exercise these rights, please contact us (see section 10).


9. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to:

• Improve functionality and user experience.
• Track site usage and campaign performance.


You may disable cookies in your browser, but some site functions may not work properly.

10. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Privacy Officer – HumanKind Pty Ltd
Email: TBC
Address: TBC


11. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.