Privacy Policy

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Katie Lees Foundation (ABN 54 665 570 561) ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and manage your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other relevant privacy laws.

Scope

This policy applies to all personal information collected by Katie Lees Foundation from stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, employees, and individuals accessing our services or visiting our website.

Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and who we disclose it to
• Choose not to identify yourself or use a pseudonym in certain circumstances
• Access your personal information held by us
• Request correction of your personal information if it is incorrect
• Opt out of receiving direct marketing communications from us
• Make a complaint if you believe we have mishandled your personal information

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information necessary for our functions and activities, which may include:

• Contact details (name, email, phone number, address)
• Date of birth, identification details
• Donation history and preferences
• Other relevant information needed to provide our services and support our      mission.

We collect this information directly from you when you:

• Make donations
• Register for events
• Subscribe to our communications
• Apply for grants or funding
• Volunteer with us
• Contact us regarding our activities

We collect personal information directly from you whenever possible, and sometimes from third parties such as donors or publicly available sources, always ensuring lawful and fair means of collection.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide our services and support to you
• Communicate with you, including updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals
• Manage donations, events, and programs
• Comply with legal obligations.

We may disclose personal information to third parties including service providers and partners who assist us in delivering our services, but only for purposes directly related to our operations and with appropriate privacy protections in place.

Direct Marketing

We may use your personal information to send you direct marketing communications about our programs, events, and fundraising activities. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by contacting us using the details provided below.

Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes secure physical and electronic methods of storage and regular review of our data handling practices.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or request corrections if you believe that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you interact with our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Overseas Disclosure

We may disclose personal information to overseas recipients for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, when necessary to perform our functions or comply with legal obligations. By providing your personal information to us, you consent to such disclosures.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be published on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or make a complaint about our handling of your information, please contact us at

admin@katieleesfoundation.com.au