Effective Date: 2025
Applies to: Members, participants, partners, staff, volunteers, guests and contributors
1. Purpose
PropTech Hub WA is committed to protecting privacy, respecting confidential information and fostering a trusted innovation ecosystem. This policy outlines how information is handled, shared and protected across our activities, events, programs and platforms.
2. Privacy & Personal Information
PropTech Hub WA collects personal and organisational information only where necessary to support membership, participation in initiatives, communication, events and ecosystem engagement.
Personal information may include names, contact details, organisation details, biographies, images, and professional information voluntarily provided.
PropTech Hub WA will:
- Use information solely for legitimate business, ecosystem and operational purposes
- Take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss or unauthorised access
3. Innovation, Confidentiality & Competitive Advantage
PropTech Hub WA recognises that innovators may share information relating to ideas, products, strategies, intellectual property and competitive advantage.
3.1 Confidential Information
Any information that is clearly identified as confidential, commercially sensitive or subject to a formal non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be treated as confidential and respected accordingly.
3.2 No Implied Confidentiality
Unless a formal NDA or written confidentiality agreement is in place prior to disclosure, PropTech Hub WA does not assume information shared during:
- Events
- Meetings
- Pitches
- Demonstrations
- Workshops
- Media or public forums
is confidential.
Information shared without an NDA is considered general or public information and may be discussed, referenced or shared within the ecosystem.
3.3 Staff & Volunteers
Where PropTech Hub WA staff, contractors or volunteers have not signed a specific NDA, it is assumed that information shared with them is non-confidential and suitable for general discussion, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing beforehand.
It is the responsibility of innovators and organisations to:
- Identify confidential material in advance
- Request formal NDAs where required
- Control what information they choose to disclose
PropTech Hub WA cannot be held responsible for disclosure of information that was not formally protected.
4. Media, Images & Content Use
PropTech Hub WA regularly captures images, video and audio across events, meetings, programs and activities for marketing, promotional, reporting and archival purposes.
4.1 Image & Media Rights
By attending or participating in PropTech Hub WA activities, you grant PropTech Hub WA the right to:
- Photograph, film or record you
- Use images, video or audio in marketing, digital, print, social media and reporting materials
This content remains the property of PropTech Hub WA.
4.2 Opt-Out Requirement
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, you must notify PropTech Hub WA prior to the image or recording being taken.
Requests made after images or recordings have been captured may not be accommodated, particularly where content has already been published or distributed.
5. Public Communications & Representation
PropTech Hub WA may publicly reference:
- Member participation
- Event attendance
- Program involvement
- General business descriptions
unless specifically requested otherwise in writing prior to publication.
Members are encouraged to notify PropTech Hub WA if there are restrictions on public reference to their involvement.
6. Responsibility & Acknowledgement
Participation in PropTech Hub WA activities constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance of this policy.
Innovators, partners and participants are responsible for managing their own intellectual property, confidentiality requirements and disclosure decisions.
7. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect operational, legal or ecosystem changes. The most current version will be published via PropTech Hub WA’s official channels.
8. Contact
For questions or clarification regarding this policy, please contact:
PropTech Hub WA
Website: www.proptechhubwa.com.au