To help us to connect and serve you, it is necessary for us to know you. As such, we may collect general information about you (such as your name, address, phone number, etc.) so that we can contact you and serve you effectively. We only collect this information with your consent.
If you make a financial payment to us, we may collect details about your bank account and/or credit card. We will neither hold nor collect that information unless you provide that information to us.
We may collect information through our website, our forms including online forms, information received in Sunday gatherings, smaller group meetings, and from written responses to our communication to you.
The purpose for which we collect your information will be made clear to you at the time of collection. Generally, information is collected so we can connect you with the relevant ministry that you ask to be connected to. We do not collect or hold information for purposes outside of connecting and serving you.
In addition, our websites and apps use cookies. Cookies are small amounts of information sent from a web server to your computer. We use cookies when someone provides their details into our site to retain information for the purpose of our ministry. You may wish to configure your web browser so that it does not accept cookies, however, you may not be able to access some functions on our websites or apps if these are disabled. We do not use cookies to track your internet activity before or after you leave our website.
We may make your information available to our staff, ministry directors and volunteers. Such information excludes any financial or sensitive information you may choose to provide to us. We will not disclose your information to parties outside of Anchor Church Sydney for any purpose.
Any sensitive information you choose to provide to us will not be disclosed to any party without your consent unless we are required under the law to do so or the disclosure is necessary for the purpose of our ministry. Any information you provide to us will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Certain organisations, such as the police and the courts of law have the authority to require us to supply details that may include your personal information. If this occurs, we will comply with the requirements and advise you that we have done so.
Your information is stored in a database that is accessible by relevant Anchor Church staff members and ministry leaders. All information in the database will not be disclosed to any party external to Anchor Church Sydney for any purpose.
Security
Safeguarding the privacy of your personal information is important to us. Your information, along with the information of other members of Anchor Church Sydney are stored in a secure database or secure files.
Links to Other Websites
Our Anchor Church Sydney website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the security or privacy of any information collected by the third-party websites or other services you may utilise. We recommend you exercise caution and review the privacy statements applicable to the third-party websites and services you use.
Feedback
If you have any comments, queries or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way in which we handle your personal information, please contact us at info@anchorchurch.com.au