Effective Date: October 1, 2026

The Organization respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the Australian Privacy Principles, New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, and GDPR (for EU residents). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site.

2.1 Information We Collect

• Automatically Collected Data: We may collect device information (e.g., IP address, browser type) and usage data (e.g., pages visited) via cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
• User-Provided Data: If you submit forms (e.g., for squad suggestions or inquiries), we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
• No Sensitive Data: We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless required for specific purposes.
• Competition Entries: If you enter a competition or giveaway (e.g., the Samoa Escape giveaway), we collect your first name, last name, email address, mobile number and postcode.
  
  

2.2 How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Site’s functionality.
• To respond to your inquiries or contributions.
• For analytics and marketing purposes, such as sending newsletters (with your consent).
• To comply with legal obligations.

2.3 Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics firms) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities if required by law.
• In the event of a merger or acquisition.
• Competition partners: For competitions run with a sponsor, your email address is shared with Rugby League Samoa and the official sponsor (for the Samoa Escape giveaway, the Samoa Tourism Authority), who may use it to send you news, offers and updates. Your name, mobile number and postcode are used by Rugby League Samoa only, to administer the competition and contact winners, and are not shared with sponsors,
  
  2.3A Competitions and Giveaways
  When you enter a competition on this Site, Rugby League Samoa collects your entry details to run the competition, verify eligibility and contact the winner. Your email address is shared with Rugby League Samoa and the competition’s official sponsor (Samoa Tourism Authority for the Samoa Escape giveaway) for marketing purposes. Your name, mobile number and postcode are used by Rugby League Samoa only and are not shared with sponsors. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting media@rugbyleaguesamoa.com.
  
  

2.4 Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.

2.5 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict your data. EU residents may also object to processing or request data portability. To exercise these rights, contact media@rugbyleaguesamoa.com. We will respond within applicable timeframes.

2.6 International Transfers
Data may be transferred to countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place.

2.7 Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them.

2.8 Changes to Policy
We may update this Policy. Changes will be posted on the Site.

For privacy inquiries, contact media@rugbyleaguesamoa.com6