1. Introduction
Tajiks Council of Australia Inc. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with our website, membership applications, event registrations, newsletter subscriptions, volunteer activities, and community programs. This policy is intended to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, residential address, date of birth, gender, occupation, membership application details, volunteer application details, event registration information, newsletter subscription information, photographs and videos taken at events, communications and correspondence, and technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information when you visit our website, complete a Join Us or membership form, subscribe to our newsletters, register for events, apply to volunteer, contact us by email or through online forms, participate in community activities, or interact with our social media channels.
4. Why We Collect Information
We collect personal information to process applications and registrations, communicate with members, applicants, and subscribers, send newsletters and event invitations, manage events and community activities, maintain membership and volunteer records, improve our website and services, comply with legal and governance obligations, and protect the safety and integrity of the organisation.
5. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you community news, blog updates, event invitations, organisational announcements, and educational and cultural content. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. We may also send administrative emails relating to your applications, registrations, enquiries, and participation in our activities.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, remember your preferences, enhance security, and analyse website traffic and usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some website features may not function correctly.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to review and process applications, respond to enquiries, manage subscriptions, organise and administer events, maintain historical and administrative records, prepare internal reports and statistics, and ensure website security and prevent abuse.
8. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose personal information to committee members and authorised administrators, website hosting providers, email and newsletter service providers, IT and technical support providers, and government authorities where disclosure is required by law.
9. Overseas Data Storage
Some of our service providers may store or process data outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, modification, and disclosure. Security measures may include secure hosting, password protection, SSL encryption, access controls, spam protection, and other technical and organisational safeguards.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for operational purposes, legal obligations, governance requirements, and historical and administrative records. Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted or destroyed.
12. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information by contacting us.
13. Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of your personal information. We will consider such requests subject to our legal, administrative, and governance obligations and any records we are required to retain.
14. Children’s Privacy
We take reasonable steps to protect the privacy of children and young people. Where appropriate, parental or guardian consent may be required before collecting or using a child’s personal information.
15. Photography and Media
Photographs and videos may be taken at public events and used on our website, social media channels, newsletters, reports, and promotional materials. Where practical, consent will be sought before using identifiable images, particularly of children. If you do not wish to appear in photographs or videos, please inform the organisers.
16. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
17. Data Usage Policy
Personal information collected by Tajiks Council of Australia Inc. is used for membership and community administration, volunteer coordination, event management, newsletter distribution, internal reporting and planning, and historical and organisational record keeping. We collect only information reasonably necessary for these purposes and do not use personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.
18. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve website functionality. We may use essential cookies, security cookies, analytics cookies, and preference cookies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function properly.
19. Complaints About Privacy
If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, you may contact our Privacy Officer using the details below. We will investigate the matter and respond within a reasonable time.
20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes take effect immediately upon publication on our website.
21. Contact Information
Privacy Officer
Tajiks Council of Australia Inc.
ایمیل: info@tajiks.org.au
Website: https://tajiks.org.au
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia.
Tajiks Council of Australia Inc. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with our website, membership applications, event registrations, newsletter subscriptions, volunteer activities, and community programs. This policy is intended to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.