Privacy policy

Our privacy approach

At Korean Cars Melbourne (“KCM”, “we”, “our” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle your information when you visit our website or take part in our community.

Our goal is simple — to build a welcoming community for owners and enthusiasts of Korean cars in Melbourne, while being open and responsible about how we use your information.

Who we are

Korean Cars Melbourne is a community platform for owners of Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and other Korean-built vehicles.

We run events, drive days, and photoshoots, and share updates through our website and social media.

Our website — www.koreancarsmelbourne.com.au — is hosted and operated using Wix, a third-party website provider that securely stores the data you share with us.

You can contact us anytime at info@koreancarsmelbourne.com.au about this policy or your personal information.

What information we collect

When you join KCM or register for an event through our website, we may collect the following personal details:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postcode
Vehicle make and model
Vehicle registration number
Instagram username.

We only collect this information directly from you through our website forms.

We do not collect payment details, identity documents, or other sensitive information.

Why we collect it

We collect and use your information to help the KCM community run smoothly and safely.

This includes:

Verifying that members own a Korean vehicle and are part of the KDM community
Contacting you about meets, drive days, and photoshoots
Managing event registrations and updates
Tagging you (by Instagram handle) in event photos or social media posts
Confirming eligibility for member discounts with our sponsors
Sending occasional newsletters or community updates (only if you’ve opted in)
Maintaining membership records and improving the community experience.

We will only use your information for these purposes or for something closely related (for example, letting you know about a last-minute event change).

Photos and social media

We regularly capture and share photography and video from our meets and drive days.

Images or videos may include identifiable features such as your vehicle, number plate, or yourself.

By attending our events, you acknowledge that photography and videography may occur and may be shared on KCM’s website or social channels.

If you would like a photo removed or edited (for example, to blur a plate or face), please contact us at info@koreancarsmelbourne.com.au — we’ll respect your request wherever possible.

How we store and protect your information

All personal information is stored securely within Wix’s systems. We do not store or export your data elsewhere. Only KCM’s co-founders have access to this information, and we use it solely for the purposes listed above.

Wix provides secure hosting with SSL encryption and access controls to help protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. While no system is entirely risk-free, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

Because we use Wix as our website provider, your data may be stored on secure servers located outside Australia — for example, in the United States or Israel.

This is a standard part of how Wix operates and is not unique to KCM. Wix is a well-established provider with privacy and security measures that align with international standards.

We only keep your personal information for as long as it’s needed for the purposes described in this policy — for example, while you remain an active member or participant. When it’s no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Marketing and communications

From time to time, we may send you emails about upcoming events, community updates, or sponsor offers.

We will only send these communications if you’ve agreed to receive them.
Every message includes an unsubscribe link, and you can also contact info@koreancarsmelbourne.com.au at any time to update your preferences or be removed from our list.

We will never sell or rent your contact details to anyone.

Accessing, updating, or deleting your information

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us.

To do so, please contact us at info@koreancarsmelbourne.com.au.

We’ll respond within a reasonable timeframe (usually within 30 days).

We may ask to confirm your identity before making changes for security reasons.

Links to other sites

Our website and posts may link to sponsors or social platforms. Those sites are not controlled by KCM and may have their own privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any information.

Questions or feedback

TLDR

In short, we collect only what’s needed to keep KCM running — to organise meets, tag members, and build a trusted community around Korean cars in Melbourne. Your information stays with us, and you stay in control of how it’s used.

Last updated 22 October 2025