Al-Jaafaria Society Inc. Privacy Policy

Introduction

Al-Jaafaria ("we," "our," "us") ABN: 39631130762 is a non-profit organisation located in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to:

  • When you interact with our website
  • When you make a donation
  • When you register for events or subscribe to our newsletters
  • When you communicate with us via email or other channels

The types of personal information we collect may include:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Payment information
  • Any other information you provide to us

2. Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

  • Process donations and payments
  • Communicate with you regarding our activities, events, and campaigns
  • Provide you with information or services you request
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your personal information to:

  • Our employees, volunteers, and contractors for the purposes of providing our services
  • Third-party service providers as outlined below
  • Legal authorities if required by law

4. Third-Party Service Providers

To facilitate our operations, we use the following third-party service providers who may have access to your personal information:

  • Google Docs: We use Google Docs for document management and collaboration.
  • PayPal: We use PayPal to process online donations. PayPal’s privacy policy can be on their website.
  • Stripe: We use Stripe to process payments. Stripe’s privacy policy can be on their website.
  • Square Payment: We use Square to process in-person and online payments. Square’s privacy policy can be on their website.
  • Mailing Services: We use third-party mailing services to manage our email campaigns and communications. These services may include platforms like Mailchimp, SendGrid, or others. Their privacy policies can be accessed directly through their respective websites.
  • Web Hosting: Our website is hosted by a third-party web hosting service provider. This provider may have access to personal information processed through our website. We ensure that they comply with applicable privacy laws.

These service providers are required to protect your personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or data storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Access to and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. To do so, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Cookies and Online Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Al-Jaafaria Society Inc.
60A Gray Street, KOGARAH NSW 2217
info@aljaafaria.com.au

10. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you can contact us to make a complaint. We will investigate your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).