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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 16 July 2024

Introduction

Bundaberg Baptist Church ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) as set out in the Privacy Act 1988. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [website address], use our services, or participate in our events and activities. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

1. Information we collect

We may collect personal information about you in various ways, including:

  • Directly from You: Information you provide to us, such as your name, addresses, email address, phone number, age/or date of birth, working with children blue card information and any other information you choose to provide.

  • Automatically: Information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour.

  • From Third Parties: Information we may receive from third parties, such as social media platforms.

​We may also collect health information with your consent and where it is reasonably necessary for one or more of our functions or activities.

Whenever it is lawful and practicable, you will have the option for not identifying yourself (remaining anonymous) when interacting with us. If we do not collect personal information about you, you may be unable to utilise our services or participate in our events, programs or activities we manage or deliver.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Communicate with you about our services, events, and updates.

  • Provide pastoral care and manage our services and activities.

  • Process donations and manage our financial records.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing your information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf, such as processing donations or managing our communications.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal processes, we may disclose your information to law enforcement or other government officials.

  • Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our users and the public.

4. DAta Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is stored in secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.

  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at Bundaberg Baptist Church office on office@bundabergbaptist.org.au or call 07 4151 8222.

7. Overseas Disclosure

We do not disclose personal information to overseas recipients unless required to do so by law or with your express consent.

8. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Bundaberg Baptist Church

14 Fitzgerald Street, Norville 4670

office@bundabergbaptist.org.au 

(07) 4151 8222

You may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you have any concerns about our handling of your personal information.

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