Privacy Policy for Anglican Health & Welfare (AHW) Website

Effective Date: 25 March 2025

At Anglican Health & Welfare, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our services. This includes:

  • Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide.

  • Non-Personal Information: Such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing patterns on our website.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies to enhance your user experience, track website activity, and remember your preferences. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, though this may affect some features of the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and improve our website and services.

  • To respond to inquiries or support requests.

  • To send newsletters, promotions, or other marketing communications (with your consent).

  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We use encryption, secure servers, and other technical measures to ensure your data remains safe. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you, such as website hosting providers, email service providers, and payment processors. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your data for the specific services they provide.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal request, such as a court order or government investigation.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under Australian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements.

  • Opt-out of marketing communications by unsubscribing from email newsletters.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the effective date of the changes. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:

Anglican Health & Welfare
Email: ExecutiveOfficerAHW@anglicantas.org.au
Phone: (03) 6220 2020
Address: Anglican Diocesan Offices, 125 Macquarie St Hobart TAS 7000