Consumer Data Privacy Policy
Christ the King Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Holsworthy
ABN: 69 619 740 358
1. Purpose
This policy outlines how Christ the King Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Holsworthy (“the Church”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information provided by donors and supporters when making donations or participating in fundraising activities.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and financial information.
2. Information We Collect
When you make a donation (online, via EFT, or in person), we may collect the following information:
Full name
Contact details (address, phone number, and email address)
Donation amount and payment details
Communication preferences
Optional: purpose or designation of the donation
We only collect information necessary for processing donations, issuing receipts, and maintaining donor records.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information will be used for the following purposes:
Processing donations and issuing receipts
Recording contributions for accounting and auditing purposes
Communicating with you about church activities, fundraising, or community updates (only if you opt in)
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
4. Payment Security
All online donations are processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways (e.g., Square, CDF, or other authorised providers).
The Church does not store credit card or banking details on its servers.
All payment transactions are encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.
5. Data Storage and Access
Personal data is stored securely on password-protected systems accessible only to authorised church staff or committee members.
We take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Records are retained only for as long as required by law or for legitimate operational purposes.
6. Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal information or ask for corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Requests can be made by contacting the parish office via email or in writing.
7. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose limited information:
To payment service providers for transaction processing
To auditors or regulatory bodies where legally required
To church administrators managing donor records (under confidentiality obligations)
No personal information is disclosed overseas without your consent.
8. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to access or update your personal information, please contact:
Christ the King Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Holsworthy
Email: christthekingsyromalabarsydney@gmail.com
Address: 195 Heathcote Road,Holsworthy,New South Wales 2173
Australia