Privacy Statement for River Church Sydney Inc.
At River Church Sydney Inc, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information we collect. This privacy statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the privacy laws of New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
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Collection of Personal Information: We may collect personal information directly from individuals, such as members of our congregation, volunteers, staff, and visitors. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
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Name, address, and contact details (phone number, email address)
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Date of birth
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Gender
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Marital status
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Occupation
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Church involvement and activities
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Use of Personal Information:
We collect personal information for the following purposes:
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Providing pastoral care, spiritual support, and services to individuals
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Facilitating and managing church programs, events, and activities
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Responding to inquiries, requests, and feedback
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Communicating important church-related information
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Processing donations and maintaining financial records
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Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
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Disclosure of Personal Information: We may disclose personal information to:
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Church staff and volunteers who require the information to fulfill their roles and responsibilities.
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Third-party service providers engaged by the church to assist with administrative, technical, or other support functions.
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Law enforcement or government authorities as required by applicable laws or regulations We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
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Security and Retention of Personal Information:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy statement or as required by law.
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Access to and Correction of Personal Information: Individuals have the right to access and correct their personal information held by River Church Sydney Inc. Requests for access or correction should be directed to our secretary (contact details provided below). We will make reasonable efforts to respond to such requests in a timely manner.
Secretary: For any privacy-related inquiries, concerns, or complaints, please contact our secretary: secretary@riverchurchsydney.com.au
Changes to this Privacy Statement: We may update this privacy statement from time to time. The most current version will be available on our website or upon request.
By engaging with River Church Sydney Inc. and providing your personal information, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this privacy statement.
This privacy statement is effective as of 4 June 2023
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