Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Stage MC (ABN 39 152 545 048) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

From Event Organisers:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Event details (type, date, location, guest count)
• Language and MC preferences

From MCs:

• Personal details (name, contact information, location)
• Professional information (experience, languages, event types)
• Photos, videos, and biographical content
• Social media links and website URLs
• Insurance and equipment details

Automatically Collected:

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referral source and search terms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Facilitate connections between event organisers and MCs
• Display MC profiles on our platform
• Process enquiries and booking requests
• Communicate with you about our services
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• MCs: When you submit an enquiry, we share your contact details and event information with relevant MCs
• Event Organisers: MC profile information is publicly displayed on our platform
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies (including Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website, improve functionality, and deliver relevant content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your experience on our platform.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. MC profiles remain active until the MC requests removal.

8. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (such as MC social media profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: