PRIVACY POLICY

Lugar Brae Uniting Church is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our church, website, and related services. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

A. Information You Provide

​Contact Information: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register for events, subscribe to newsletters, or communicate with us.

Payment Information: If you make donations or payments, we may collect payment card details or other financial information. Please note that we use third-party payment processors and do not store your payment information on our servers.

B. Information We Automatically Collect

Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website and services, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages you visit.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and collect usage information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:
 

• ​To provide and maintain our services, including events, newsletters, and other church-related activities.

• To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you information about church activities, events, and updates.

• To process donations and payments securely.

• To analyse and improve our services, website, and user experience.
   

3. Sharing Your Information
 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers and partners who help us operate our services, but they are contractually bound to protect your information.
 

We may also disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal requests or government authorities.
 

4. Data Security
 

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Your Choices

You can control certain aspects of your personal information:
You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy

• Our services are intended for children of all ages. 

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. 

• If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.
   

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other means.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Lugar Brae Uniting Church

2A Leichhardt St, Bronte, NSW 2024

lugarbraeuc@gmail.com

02 9389 7099

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.