Privacy policy.

Last updated: 01.01.2026

WASSABA (Western Australian Skin, Spa, Aesthetics & Beauty Awards) (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and responsible way.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What personal information we collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business name and role

  • Billing and payment details

  • Event attendance details

  • Award submissions and related materials

  • Marketing preferences

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide to us via forms, emails, or website interactions

2. How we collect personal information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Visit or interact with our website

  • Submit an enquiry or contact form

  • Register for events, awards, or memberships

  • Subscribe to our mailing list

  • Purchase tickets, entries, or sponsorships

  • Communicate with us via email or social media

We may also collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage data through cookies and analytics tools.

3. Why we collect your information

We collect and use personal information to:

  • Operate and administer WASSABA events, awards, and programs

  • Process registrations, payments, and entries

  • Communicate important information about events or awards

  • Respond to enquiries and provide customer support

  • Deliver marketing, newsletters, and updates (where consent is provided)

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations

4. Disclosure of personal information

We may disclose your personal information to trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Event partners and service providers

  • Payment processors

  • Website and email service providers

  • Marketing and analytics platforms

  • Legal, accounting, or regulatory authorities (where required by law)

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Some service providers may be located overseas. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected in line with Australian privacy standards.

5. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Analyse website traffic and performance

  • Understand user behaviour and preferences

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, however this may affect website functionality.

6. Marketing communications

You may receive marketing communications from us if you have:

  • Subscribed to our mailing list

  • Registered for an event or award

  • Provided consent to receive communications

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Storage and security of information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Information is stored securely using reputable platforms and systems. Access is restricted to authorised personnel only.

8. Accessing or correcting your information

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy or mishandled your personal information, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.

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

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website with the updated date.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

WASSABA
Email: wassaba.official@gmail.com
Instagram: @wassaba.official