Effective date: 23/06/2025
At Creative Original Music Adelaide (COMA), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit artist or award applications.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter – including your name and email address
- Submit an artist or award application – including your name, contact details, biography, and supporting materials
- Contact us directly – such as through email or website forms
We do not collect or store any credit card or payment information. All payments are processed securely through PayPal, and are subject to PayPal’s Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Send email newsletters through our third-party email provider, Mailchimp
- Review artist and award submissions for programming, booking, and reference
- Respond to inquiries and communicate about applications or events
3. Sharing of Information
Your personal information may be shared only when necessary:
- Mailchimp receives your email address if you sign up for our newsletter
- COMA team members or reviewers may access submissions for internal use
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.
4. Data Storage and Security
Submission and application materials are stored securely and retained only as long as needed for internal reference. Newsletter subscriber information is managed through Mailchimp’s secure system. While we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your data, no method of online transmission is completely secure.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in each email
- Request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at thecomalist@gmail.com
6. Cookies and Analytics
We currently do not use cookies, Google Analytics, or any other tracking technologies on our website.
7. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date noted above.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact us at:
thecomalist@gmail.com