Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Australian Atatürk Cultural Centre Inc.
Effective Date: 01/01/2024

Introduction

At Australian Atatürk Cultural Centre Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is necessary for our operations, including but not limited to:

• Personal Identifiable Information: Name, date of birth, contact details (such as email, phone number, and address).
• Education Information: Student records, enrolment details, and progress reports.
• Payment Information: Financial details for processing payments (where applicable).
• Usage Data: Information collected when you interact with our website, app, or other services.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in several ways, including:

• Directly from you when you fill out forms, register for classes, or contact us.
• Through our website, app, or other digital platforms when you sign up for services.
• Automatically when you use our website or app (e.g., cookies, IP addresses).

3. Use of Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for purposes such as:

• Enrolment in our language programs and cultural activities.
• Communicating with you regarding our services, events, and updates.
• Processing payments and managing financial records.
• Enhancing your experience on our digital platforms and improving our services.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information:

• To staff and service providers involved in delivering our programs and services.
• To government bodies, regulatory authorities, or as required by law.
• With your consent, to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes the use of encryption, firewalls, and secure storage systems. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you wish to access or amend the data we hold about you, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.

7. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website and app use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our services. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect your use of our services.

9. External Links

Our website or app may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the updated version will reflect the new effective date. Please check our Privacy Policy regularly for any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Australian Atatürk Cultural Centre Inc.
Email: info@ataturk.org.au