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Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

We Are Community Incorporated (ABN 46 829 472 998) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to protecting the privacy of individuals. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable privacy laws in New South Wales.


By accessing or using our website at wearecommunity.org.au (the "Website"), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

What is Personal Information?

Personal information is information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether the information or opinion is true or not, and whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not. Examples include your name, address, email address, and phone number.

Collection of Personal Information

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

  1. Visit our Website: We may collect information about your Browse activities, such as your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages viewed, using cookies and similar technologies. This information is generally anonymous and used for statistical purposes to improve our website.

  2. Make a Donation: When you make a donation, we collect information necessary to process your donation, such as your name, address, email, payment details, and donation amount.

  3. Sign Up for Newsletters or Updates: We collect your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletters or other communications.

  4. Register for Events or Programs: If you register for an event or program, we may collect information relevant to your participation, such as your name, contact details, and any specific requirements.

  5. Volunteer or Apply for a Role: If you volunteer with us or apply for a position, we collect information relevant to your application, including your resume, contact details, and qualifications.

  6. Contact Us: When you contact us via email, phone, or our website contact forms, we collect the information you provide to respond to your inquiry.

  7. Engage with us on Social Media: We may collect information you publicly share on social media platforms when you interact with our pages or content.

Types of Personal Information We Collect

The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

  1. Name

  2. Contact details (e.g., email address, postal address, phone number)

  3. Payment information (for donations)

  4. Demographic information (e.g., age range, postcode, if relevant to our programs)

  5. Information about your interests in our work

  6. Any other information you choose to provide to us.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, including to:

  1. Process donations and issue receipts.

  2. Send you newsletters, updates, and information about our activities and campaigns.

  3. Administer and manage our events, programs, and volunteer activities.

  4. Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.

  5. Improve our Website and services.

  6. Conduct research and analysis to better understand our supporters and improve our impact.

  7. Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

  8. For any other purpose to which you have consented.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We will only disclose your personal information in limited circumstances, including:

  1. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, managing communications, or providing other services (e.g., payment gateways, email marketing platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

  2. With Your Consent: We may disclose your information to other third parties with your express consent.

  3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.

  4. To Protect Our Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

  5. De-identified Information: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot be used to identify you personally for research, analytical, or reporting purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Overseas Disclosure

While we primarily store personal information within Australia, some of our third-party service providers may store or process data in overseas locations. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient handles your personal information in accordance with the APPs.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes implementing physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that we correct any inaccuracies. To do so, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with the Privacy Act.

How to Make a Complaint

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights or mishandled your personal information, please contact us in writing using the details below. We will investigate your complaint and endeavour to resolve it in a timely and fair manner.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
We Are Community Inc.
42 Riverside Drive, Airds, NSW, 2560
contact@wearecommunity.org.au

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