Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Bayt Kita handles personal information. Bayt Kita is a women’s community platform based in Perth, Western Australia. We collect personal information carefully and only for purposes connected to our website, events, community updates and enquiries.

This policy is written with the Australian Privacy Principles in mind. Depending on Bayt Kita’s size and activities, the Privacy Act 1988 may or may not formally apply, but our aim is to handle personal information transparently and respectfully.

Personal information we collect

We may collect:

• your name, email address and message when you contact us;
• your email address and subscription preferences when you join our newsletter;
• event registration details, such as your name, contact details, ticket information and attendance preferences;
• information you choose to provide about accessibility, dietary needs or other event requirements;
• social media messages, comments or interactions you send to us; and
• basic technical information such as browser, device and server log data generated when you use the website.

How we collect information

We collect information directly from you when you submit a form, join a mailing list, register for an event, email us, message us on social media or otherwise communicate with Bayt Kita. We may also receive information from service providers that help us operate the website, newsletter, email and event registration process.

Why we use personal information

We use personal information to:

• respond to enquiries and collaboration requests;
• send newsletter updates where you have subscribed;
• manage events, registrations, reminders, waitlists and attendance;
• support accessibility, dietary or safety needs at events;
• improve our website, content and community experiences;
• keep records needed for administration, finance, safety and legal compliance; and
• protect Bayt Kita, our community and our website from misuse.

Newsletter and marketing

We only send marketing or newsletter emails where we have consent or another lawful basis to do so. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us. We aim to action unsubscribe requests promptly.

Service providers and overseas disclosure

We use trusted service providers to operate Bayt Kita, including tools for website hosting, content management, email delivery, newsletter subscriptions, analytics or diagnostics, forms and event registration. These providers may store or process information outside Australia, including in countries such as the United States, countries in the European Union and other locations where those providers operate.

Current core providers may include Sanity for content management, Vercel for website hosting, Google/Gmail for email, Brevo for newsletter subscriptions and any event registration provider linked from a specific event page.

Cookies and analytics

Our website may use essential cookies, server logs and similar technologies needed to make the website function, keep it secure and understand basic usage. We do not currently describe the website as using advertising or behavioural tracking cookies. If that changes, this policy should be updated.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. However, no website or online service can be guaranteed completely secure.

Access, correction and deletion

You can ask to access, correct or delete personal information we hold about you by emailing baytkita@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

Privacy complaints

If you have a privacy concern, contact us first at baytkita@gmail.com and we will do our best to respond within a reasonable time. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page.

Last updated: 25 July 2026.