Privacy Policy

Queer Business Network (QBN) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and responsible way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in connection with the QBN community.

Any reference to “QBN”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to Queer Business Network and its operators. This policy is written in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

What information we collect

When you sign up for or participate in QBN, we may collect the following information:

• Name, email address, and profile photo
• Professional details such as role, industry, location, and interests
• Responses provided during onboarding or surveys
• Content you post or share within the community
• Basic usage data related to how you interact with the platform

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless you choose to share it within the community.

How we collect information

We collect information when you:

• Register for QBN
• Complete onboarding questions or surveys
• Create or update your profile
• Post, comment, message, or interact within the community
• Contact us directly

We may also collect limited technical information such as IP address, device type, and browser data to help operate and secure the platform. This information is generally aggregated and non-identifiable.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Operate and manage the QBN community
• Display your profile to other members
• Facilitate connections, conversations, and collaboration
• Improve the community experience and platform functionality
• Communicate with you about QBN updates or changes

We do not sell your personal information.

Platform providers and data storage

QBN is currently hosted on third-party community platforms and tools. Your information may be stored and processed by these providers on our behalf.

As QBN grows, we may migrate to new platforms or technologies. If this occurs, your profile information and community-related data may be securely transferred to a successor QBN platform to ensure continuity and improve the member experience.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any platform providers we use apply appropriate data security and confidentiality measures.

Aggregated and anonymised data

We may create aggregated, anonymised insights about community participation or usage to better understand how QBN is used and how it can be improved. These insights do not identify individual members.

Who can access your information

Your profile information is visible to other QBN members.

Access to member data is limited to QBN administrators and service providers who require access to operate and support the community. All such access is subject to confidentiality and privacy obligations.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or regulatory authorities.

Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by QBN, subject to applicable legal requirements.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as QBN evolves. Material changes will be communicated to members through the platform or via email.

Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: