Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Nunawading Adventist Church, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

We only collect personal information relevant to our ministry and use it to provide you with the services, care, and information you request or require. We also collect information when required by law (for example, Child Safety regulations).

Information We May Collect

We may collect and hold personal information such as:

Your name and address
Phone numbers and email addresses
Family member details
Donation/Offering details (for tax receipts where applicable)
Communications with us (e.g., letters, prayer requests)
Involvement in church ministries and activities
Pastoral care records, visits, or calls
Survey responses, event registrations, and online communications

We take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we hold is accurate, complete, and up to date.

How We Use or Disclose Your Information

We will only use or disclose your personal information:

For the purpose it was collected
As required by law
With your consent

We may use your information to:

Provide pastoral care and support
Communicate with you about church events, services, and ministries
Process donations and provide receipts
Improve our services and community engagement

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with communication, IT support, or legal compliance. These providers are required to protect your information.

Any material you post on public platforms such as social media, chat areas, or bulletin boards becomes public information. We encourage care when sharing personal details in those spaces.

Access and Correction

You have the right to access personal information we hold about you. If you believe the information is incorrect, incomplete, or outdated, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to correct it. In some cases, we may refuse access where legally permitted.

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. Information no longer required is securely destroyed or de-identified where appropriate.

Some information may be stored or processed by trusted service providers outside Australia. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer and handling.

Online Security

Our website, nunawadingchurch.org, is publicly accessible and does not store personal data directly. We use standard security practices to protect any online forms or communications.

Photography and Video Recording

Our church services and events may be photographed or recorded for online video or audio broadcast, promotional, teaching, archival or informational purposes.
If you prefer not to have your image used, please notify the photographer, event organiser, or contact us in advance.

Attendence at church events implies consent to be recorded unless otherwise withdrawn.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website: www.nunawadingchurch.org/privacy-policy

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to access or update your information, please contact:

Nunawading Adventist Church
Mailing Address: 169 Central Road, Nunawading, Victoria, 3131
Email: info@nunawadingchurch.org