Privacy Policy
The Aliyah Mae Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details.
Financial Information: Credit or debit card details, bank account information, and donation amounts (when you make donations).
Other Information: Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or correspondence with us.
We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
Directly from you when you:
Make a donation.
Sign up for our newsletters or mailing lists.
Complete a form on our Website.
Contact us via email, phone, or other channels.
Automatically through your use of our Website, including via cookies and tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
To process and manage donations.
To communicate with you about our initiatives, events, and programs.
To send you receipts, acknowledgments, or donation confirmations.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
To improve our Website and services.
We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those outlined above unless you consent or we are otherwise legally permitted or required to do so.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information:
To our employees, contractors, or service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors or IT support).
To regulatory authorities or government bodies, as required by law.
To third parties in connection with legal proceedings or investigations where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Storage and Security of Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. These measures include:
Encryption of sensitive data.
Secure servers and restricted access to information.
Regular review of security measures to ensure ongoing protection.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to your personal information if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, as required by law.
7. Cookies and Online Tracking
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect data about how you use our Website. Cookies may include:
Analytical cookies to measure Website traffic and usage.
Functional cookies to remember your preferences.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Website.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on our Website, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
The Aliyah Mae Foundation
Email: info@thealiyahmaefoundation.com
Phone: 0413 211 904
Mailing Address: PO Box 65, Forrestfield WA 6058
We will respond to your inquiry or complaint promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Your Rights Under Australian Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to make a complaint if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles. Complaints can be directed to us or lodged with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992