Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3 Aug, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Meditation Society of Australia. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, and programs.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Personal Information Provided by You:

Name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you sign up for our newsletters, programs, or events.
Payment information when you make a donation or purchase our services.

Automatically Collected Information:

Device and browser information, IP address, and cookies when you access our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

Provide and Improve Services:

To process and deliver services, programs, and events you have signed up for.
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To analyze and improve the quality and effectiveness of our services.

Communication:

To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our activities and services.

Marketing and Fundraising:

To seek your support and donations and keep you informed about our fundraising campaigns.

Compliance:

To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

Our authorized employees and volunteers who need access to your data to provide services or support you.
Service providers who assist us in delivering our services and operating our website.
Third-party platforms for marketing and fundraising purposes (only with your consent).

6. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction:

You can access and update your personal information through your account settings.

Marketing Communications:

You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email.

Cookies:

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Meditation Society of Australia

info@meditation.org.au