Privacy Policy
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne – St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information. We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information. A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.
What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect includes names, addresses, email addresses, phone and facsimile numbers. The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne – St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church only collects personal information that you voluntarily submit through our Web sites, our applications like “St Mary Church Booking”, “Sunday School Assistant” or any other mobile applications developed by the church on iOS & Android platforms. This may include information such as your name, street and e-mail addresses, telephone number, and church information. We do not automatically collect personal information without your knowledge. The information provided is used solely for the purposes of the churches services provided to all the church congregation. You may request to disable or delete your account information from the application itself or if help is required, please contact the church administrator.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.
Sensitive information will be used by us only:
For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Your Personal Information will not be used or shared in any way unrelated to the uses described above.
Access to your personal information
You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us at info@stmc.org.au. We will make every effort to respond to your requests in a timely manner. In order to protect your Personal Information, we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.
Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information
It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.
Policy Updates
This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
Privacy Policy Complaints & Enquiries
If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us at info@stmc.org.au