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PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Rio Management Pty Ltd (ACN 647925719) ("The Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website BBN-Network.com and participate in the Beyond Brazilian Network community. We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and relevant international data protection standards.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically:

  • Personal Data: Full name (Name and Surname), email address, phone number, profession, LinkedIn profile URL, date of birth, and photographs provided for your member profile.

  • Community Data: Content you post in member areas, bios, and participation data from BBN-facilitated groups (e.g., WhatsApp).

  • Event Data: Information provided when registering for events, and any media (photos/video) captured during those events.

  • Derivative Data: IP address, browser type, and access times collected automatically by our hosting provider (Wix).

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect your information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your BBN Member account.

  • To facilitate professional networking and verify your professional identity via LinkedIn.

  • To ensure age eligibility via your date of birth.

  • To promote BBN using event media (photos/videos).

  • To communicate updates, newsletters, and facilitate affiliate partner discounts.

4. Use of Event Media

By participating in BBN Events, you acknowledge that photographs and videos may be taken. We use this media on our Website and social media platforms to showcase the community. If you wish to have a specific image of yourself removed, please contact us at the email provided in Section 18.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

  • Other Members: Your professional profile (Name, Industry, Bio) is visible to other registered members to facilitate networking.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with providers who perform services for us, such as Wix (hosting), Google Analytics, and email marketing tools.

  • Affiliate Partners: We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymized aggregate data with partners, but your specific contact details are never shared without your express consent.

  • By Law: If required to respond to legal process or protect the rights, property, and safety of others.

6. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in Australia; however, our hosting provider (Wix) and certain service providers may store data in other jurisdictions (e.g., USA, EU). By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence.

7. Third-Party Platforms

BBN facilitates community chat groups. Please be aware that these platforms have their own privacy policies. Anything you post in a community WhatsApp group is visible to all other members of that group. We are not responsible for how other members use the information you share in these chat environments.

8. Cookies and Tracking Thecnologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember your login details, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling them may limit your access to certain "Member Only" features.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we take all steps required by Australian law, no electronic transmission is 100% secure. We rely on the core security infrastructure provided by our hosting partner, Wix.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. We may retain certain information for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our agreements.

11. Your Rights (Australia & International)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we fix inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).

  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

12. Notifiable Data Breaches

In accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), we will notify you and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm to you.

13. Minors

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age. Use of the Website is restricted to individuals aged 18 and over.

14. Affiliate Links and Partner Due Diligence

Our website contains links to affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any partner website you visit.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a updated "Effective Date."

16. Severability

If any part of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

18. Contract & Complaints

If you have questions or a complaint about our privacy practices, please contact: Rio Management Pty Ltd Email: claudio@riomanagement.com.au

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