Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with the website operated by the team at Type 1 Summit (“the Website”). By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and complying with our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

1. Who We Are

This Website shares information about a professional mountaineering expedition to Mount Vinson in Antarctica with the intent to inform the public, engage sponsors, and raise funds for a registered charity.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you engage with our Website:

Name and contact details (email, phone, address)

Information you provide when filling out forms (e.g. sponsorship interest, fundraising inquiries)

Donation details (via linked third-party platforms)

IP address and web analytics data

Any other information you choose to share with us voluntarily (e.g., messages, testimonials)

We do not collect sensitive health information through this Website.

3. How We Collect It

Personal information is collected through:

Contact or enquiry forms

Email communications

Newsletter sign-ups

Donation or sponsorship registration pages

Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

Where appropriate, we will notify you when information is being collected and give you a choice about whether to provide it.

4. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries or requests

To process and acknowledge donations or sponsorship interest

To send updates about the expedition or fundraising efforts (if opted in)

To improve the Website experience through analytics

To comply with legal obligations and fundraising transparency

We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. email marketing platforms, donation processors)

Charity partners for the purpose of acknowledging and managing donations

Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

6. International Disclosure

If our service providers or partners are located overseas (e.g. website hosting or cloud services), we will take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with the Australian Privacy Principles or similar data protection obligations.

7. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access or modification. These include secure website protocols (SSL), password protection, and restricted administrative access.

However, no internet-based platform is completely secure, and you use this Website at your own risk.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to analyse web traffic and improve your user experience. Cookies do not access your computer or collect personal data beyond what you provide voluntarily.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although some Website features may not function as intended.

9. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to request access to, or correction of, any personal information we hold about you. If you would like to make such a request, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to external platforms (e.g. donation processors, sponsor websites). These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data handling practices.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us using the Contact Us form.