🔐 Privacy Policy – Bangla Art Centre Inc., Victoria (BACV)
Bangla Art Centre Inc., Victoria (BACV) is a registered charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and our obligations under ACNC and DGR frameworks.
📋 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you subscribe, donate, register for events, or contact us.
- Donation Records: Details of contributions made to BACV’s Gift Fund, including donor name, amount, and date, for receipting and compliance with DGR requirements.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site, collected via cookies and analytics tools.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide updates
- Process donations and issue compliant DGR receipts
- Share newsletters and event announcements (with your consent)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Fulfill obligations under ACNC governance standards and DGR reporting
🤝 Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)
- Government or regulatory bodies such as the ACNC or ATO, when legally required
- BACV-affiliated entities for governance, audit, and compliance purposes
All third-party providers are required to comply with Australian privacy laws.
🍪 Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We may also use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve our services.
🔒 Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes secure storage of donation records and access controls for sensitive information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
🧑⚖️ Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and regulatory obligations)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert BACV contact email].
👶 Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
📅 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or BACV operations. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
📬 Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or BACV’s compliance obligations, please contact:
Bangla Art Centre Inc., Victoria (BACV)
Email:bacv.org.aus@gmail.com
Address: Post Office Box: 7024, Karingal Centre, VIC 3199
ABN: 53239816185
Registered Charity with ACNC
Endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)