Privacy Policy for FortyFour

Effective Date: 1st January 2026
Last Updated: 1st January 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Hiddenlink.com.au ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information through the FortyFour application ("FortyFour" or the "App"), a community club management platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Hiddenlink.com.au
2 Nobel Ct
Highbury SA 5089
Australia
Email: fortyfour.privacy@hiddenlink.com.au

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When you register and use FortyFour, we collect:

  • Full name

  • Phone number(s)

  • Email address

  • Username and password

  • Club role (e.g., player, coach, manager, administrator)

  • Member ID

  • Player availability status

  • Team selection information

  • Injury or unavailability information (which may be entered as free text)

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use FortyFour, we automatically collect:

  • App usage statistics

  • Crash reports

  • Session information (through session storage)

3.3 Children's Information

FortyFour may collect information from children under 13 years of age. We require parental or guardian consent before collecting any personal information from children. Guardians have full rights to access, modify, or delete their child's information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Facilitate member directory services

  • Manage events and team activities

  • Enable team communications

  • Track player availability

  • Assist with team selection

  • Send notifications about club activities

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve and optimize the App

  • Ensure the security and integrity of our services

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Within Your Club

Personal information may be accessible to:

  • Club managers

  • Coaches

  • Administrators

  • Other authorized club personnel who require access to perform their roles

Access is limited based on role permissions within the App.

5.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating FortyFour:

  • Brevo - for email communications

  • DigitalOcean - for hosting services

  • UptimeRobot - for service monitoring

  • Firebase - for push notifications

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of users.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Secure password storage (passwords are hashed and cannot be viewed by our staff)

  • Access controls and authentication measures

  • Regular security assessments

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as:

  • Your account remains active

  • It is necessary to provide our services

  • Required by law

When a user account or club is deleted, associated personal information is removed from our systems.

8. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Lodge a complaint about our privacy practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us at fortyfour.privacy@hiddenlink.com.au

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

FortyFour uses session storage to maintain your login state during active sessions. This information is temporary and is cleared when you close the App.

10. International Data Transfers

We store and process your information in Australia. We do not currently transfer personal information outside of Australia.

11. Children's Privacy

For users under 13 years of age:

  • We require parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information

  • Guardians can access, modify, or request deletion of their child's information

  • We do not knowingly collect information from children without proper consent

Parents or guardians with questions about their child's information should contact us at fortyfour.privacy@hiddenlink.com.au

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

  • Sending an email notification

  • Posting a notice within the App

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about our privacy practices:

  1. First, contact us at fortyfour.privacy@hiddenlink.com.au

  2. If you're not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au

14. Additional Information for Australian Users

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). We:

  • Only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions

  • Take reasonable steps to ensure personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date

  • Provide individuals with access to their personal information upon request

  • Only use and disclose personal information for the purposes it was collected (unless an exception applies)

By using FortyFour, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.