Privacy Policy

The Real Table is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, respect, and transparency.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register your interest, apply to join a group, attend an event, subscribe to updates, or otherwise interact with us.

Who We Are

The Real Table is a private community designed to bring together men seeking meaningful conversations, connection, personal growth, and reflection.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, please contact us at: mark.pope@therealtable.com.au

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Location

  • Information you choose to share through applications, enquiry forms, surveys, event registrations, or conversations with us

  • Payment information where applicable

  • Website usage information through cookies and analytics tools

You are not required to provide personal information, however some services may not be available if you choose not to do so.

How We Use Your Information

  • We collect and use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Assess applications to participate in The Real Table

  • Communicate with members and prospective members

  • Provide information about events, gatherings, programs, and offerings

  • Process payments and registrations

  • Improve our website, services, and member experience

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your information for purposes that are reasonably connected to the services we provide.

Marketing Communications

We may occasionally send information about upcoming events, programs, articles, or other updates that may be relevant to you.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with:

  • Website hosting

  • Email communications

  • Payment processing

  • Event management

  • Technology and administrative support

These providers are only permitted to use your information for the services they provide to us.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

While we take security seriously, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to better understand how visitors use the site.

These tools may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Device type

  • General geographic location

  • Browser information

This information helps us improve the user experience and website performance.

You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you wish.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Accessing and Updating Your Information

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or out of date.

To make a request, please contact us using the details provided above.

N.B.

The Real Table is committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), where applicable.

We may use service providers whose servers are located in Australia, the United States, Singapore, or other countries. As a result, personal information may be stored or processed outside Australia.

If you believe we have mishandled your personal information, you may submit a privacy complaint by email. We will acknowledge your complaint within a reasonable period and seek to resolve it promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.

We will only send marketing communications where you have requested information, joined our mailing list, attended an event, made an enquiry, or where otherwise permitted by law.

We collect personal information directly from you through website forms, membership applications, event registrations, email correspondence, surveys, conversations, and other interactions. We may also receive information from referral partners where you have consented to the referral.

The Real Table is not a counselling service, health service, or therapeutic practice. Members remain responsible for the personal information they choose to disclose. Participants are encouraged to use their own judgement when sharing sensitive information.

If we become aware of an eligible data breach involving personal information, we will take reasonable steps to comply with applicable legal obligations, including notification requirements where required.