Privacy Policy

Ballarat South Uniting Church (BSUC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

Your name and contact details (email, phone number).
Messages or enquiries you send through our website forms.
Details you provide when registering for events, activities, or programs.
General website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited).

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect this information to:

Respond to enquiries and provide information about church services, programs, and events.
Keep you updated on church news and activities (if you opt in).
Manage event participation, rosters, or volunteer involvement.
Improve our website, communication, and outreach.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Contact us via the website, email, or phone.
Register for or attend services, events, or programs.
Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
Interact with us on social media.

4. Disclosure of Information

We will not sell or trade your personal information. We may share it only when:

You give us your consent.
It is required by law.
It is necessary for church-related functions (e.g. providing details to event leaders).

5. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to store your information securely, whether electronically or on paper.
Access is restricted to authorised staff and volunteers who need it for their role.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Ask for corrections if your details are inaccurate or outdated.
Request to stop receiving communications from us.

To make a request, please get in touch with us using the details below.

7. Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work as intended.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as email newsletter platforms) to help communicate with our community. These providers are required to keep your information secure.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

📍 Ballarat South Uniting Church

302 Learmonth Street, Buninyong VIC 3357

📧 ballaratsouthunitingchurch.com

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website.