Privacy Policy

Barking Gecko Theatre Company Ltd Privacy Policy

Barking Gecko Theatre (ABN 23 052 424 683) (Barking Gecko Theatre / we / our / us) is committed to respecting the privacy of your personal information, which is collected in a number of ways including:

  • from publicly available sources of information
  • when you visit our website and / or via software, such as cookies and web or tracking pixels
  • from you directly
  • from third parties
  • from our own records
  • when legally required to do so

This Privacy Policy explains our policy for dealing with personal information that we collect through the following channels (here and after, the Collection Channels):

  • our website barkinggecko.com.au or any related Barking Gecko Theatre website
  • social media page, internal website, intranet, and any Barking Gecko Theatre mobile or tablet applications
  • personal information provided to us by our members and customers
  • personal information collected by us on behalf of our members and customers as a result of the provision of professional services
  • any other means through which an individual provides personal information to Barking Gecko Theatre, including either physically or electronically

In order to keep up with changing legislation and best practice, we may revise this Privacy Policy at any time without notice. We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on our Website, so we encourage you to check this Privacy Policy from time to time.

 

Problems or Queries

You may contact us with any queries in respect of this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

  • Email: gecko@barkinggecko.com.au
  • Telephone: +61 8 62129399

 

Personal Information and Sensitive Information

  • Personal Information refers to information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
  • Sensitive information refers to information or an opinion about an individual's personal preferences and characteristics (such as race, ethnicity, political opinions, memberships, religious or philosophical beliefs and sexual preference), health information, genetic information, and/or biometric information. Sensitive information is afforded a higher level of protection.

 

Kinds of Information Held and Collected

Personal and/or sensitive information held by us is collected only when knowingly and voluntarily submitted by you.

Examples of information collected:

  • name, address, telephone/mobile number, email
  • credit card details
  • business name
  • user ID or password
  • (rarely) racial or ethnic background, family status, financial information

We will take reasonable steps to obtain your express consent when handling sensitive information.

 

Collecting Information from You

Generally:

  • we will tell you why we are collecting information when we collect it
  • we will only use your personal information if and when we need to contact you

If you choose not to provide personal information, we may not be able to provide access to certain parts of our Site, content, products, or services.

 

Use of Information

Primary purpose – the particular purpose for which the information was collected.
Secondary purpose – any purpose other than the primary purpose, where permitted.

Secondary use/disclosure may occur when:

  • you have consented
  • you would reasonably expect it
  • required by law or court order
  • a permitted general situation exists (eg preventing a serious threat, locating a missing person, dispute resolution)
  • for enforcement-related activities

 

Parties Who May Access Your Information

Your personal information may be accessed by Barking Gecko Theatre staff and, where necessary, by organisations in the Perth Tessitura Consortium, including:

  • Perth Theatre Trust
  • Black Swan State Theatre Company
  • Co3 Australia
  • Perth Festival
  • West Australian Ballet
  • West Australian Opera
  • Western Australian Museum
  • Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
  • Barking Gecko Theatre contractors

 

Use of Aggregate Data

Personal information may be used in aggregate form for:

  • service improvement
  • marketing, advertising or research (statistical reporting only)

 

Information Retention and Destruction

  • Records are reviewed periodically.
  • Old records may be destroyed if no longer required.

 

Anonymity or Pseudonyms

For statistical or marketing purposes, we may anonymise or pseudonymise data.

 

Holding Information Securely

  • Physical access restrictions, firewalls, and secure databases are used.
  • No internet transmission can be guaranteed as totally secure.

 

Receipt of Unsolicited Information

Where unsolicited personal information is received, it will be destroyed or de-identified if it could not have been lawfully collected.

 

Accessing and Correcting Personal Information

Access

  • You may request access under APP 12 or the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA).
  • Contact:
    CEO & Executive Producer
    Barking Gecko Theatre
    PO Box 23, Northbridge WA 6003
    Email: gecko@barkinggecko.com.au

Correction

  • Applications should include contact details and details of corrections required.
  • Contact:
    Marketing & CRM Manager
    Barking Gecko Theatre
    PO Box 23, Northbridge WA 6003
    Email: gecko@barkinggecko.com.au

 

Cookies Policy

A cookie is a small text file stored on your browser.

Barking Gecko Theatre may record:

  • server address
  • top-level domain name
  • date and time of visit
  • pages accessed and documents downloaded
  • previous site visited
  • browser type

Third party cookies may include:

  • Google Analytics Advertising Features
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
  • Facebook Pixel

You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

 

Information Provided to You

Information in materials or products may be subject to the Privacy Act and cannot be used for direct marketing without consent.

 

Third Party Websites

  • Linked third party websites are not operated by Barking Gecko Theatre.
  • We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Strange Animals administers this website and collects statistical data (server address, domain, time, pages accessed, etc.) under its own privacy policy.

 

Social Media

When using Barking Gecko Theatre’s social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo):

  • You are subject to those platforms’ privacy policies.
  • Barking Gecko Theatre records posts and uses them for page administration, record keeping, competitions, and campaigns.

 

Disclosure

Personal information may be disclosed when:

  • shared with another entity
  • published online
  • discussed by staff with third parties
  • documents are sent externally

Disclosure without consent may occur when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.

 

Social Media Community Standards

We welcome respectful feedback and discussion. Offensive or disruptive behaviour may result in blocking or deletion.

Rules:

  • No profane, defamatory, offensive, or violent language
  • No trolling or disruptive behaviour
  • No harassment, threats, or abuse
  • No discriminatory comments
  • No sexually explicit content
  • No discussion of illegal activity
  • No spam or malicious files
  • No copyright violations
  • No inappropriate or irrelevant content

 

Photos and Videos

If you share or repost Barking Gecko Theatre content:

  • Include credits as provided
  • Link back to our page or website
  • Do not use for commercial purposes