Commonwealth Government privacy legislation, which came into effect on 21 December 2001, extended the operation of the Privacy Act 1988 to cover the operation of private sector not-for-profit organisations. Small Businesses (those with an annual turnover of $3 million or less in the previous financial year) are exempt from the legislation.
As a result, Agapenet is currently exempt from the legislation. However, we intend, as far as possible, to comply with the legislation.

INTRODUCTION

1.  This Privacy Policy applies to all information obtained by or disclosed to Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers.

2.   Agapenet has adopted the National Privacy Principles as contained in the Privacy Act 1988 ("Privacy Act") as amended from time to time. 

3.  This Privacy Policy details the nature of the information collected by Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers, why it is collected and how it is used. 

4.  One of the missions of Agapenet.com.au, is to link Christian and other not-for-profit organisations and their supporters through a database which designates which not-for-profit organisation receives the rebate/donation as designated by the Member. This mission and the related activities and functions of Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers necessitates the holding of personal information on individuals. 

5.   Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers regards its obligations under the Privacy Act as extremely important and its actions are directed to complying with the Privacy Act. 
 

PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED

6. The personal information collected by Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers generally comprises: 

a.name; 

b.address; 

c.telephone number; 

d.email address (where available); and 

f.individuals and institutions who are members or are a part of not-for-profit organisations or associations in Australia; 

g.other not-for-profit organisations (collectively referred to as "Clients"). However this list is not exhaustive. 

7. The information referred to in paragraph 6 is obtained from: 

a.the public domain; 

b.  not-for-profit organisations licensed to hold and share such information; and 

c.  such Clients who volunteer to receive communications from Agapenet. 

8.  Where information is obtained from a third party, reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the subject Client is made aware of the information being obtained.
 

THE PURPOSE FOR HOLDING THE PERSONAL INFORMATION

9.  The personal information collected is necessary to enable Agapenet.com.au to fulfil its mission of offering services to the Clients. 
 

USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

11. Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers uses the personal information colleced to enable it to make regular contact with its Clients to inform them of new or revised product offerings or services or as may be required from time to time. 

12. Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers only allows access to and use of personal information upon obtaining permission from the requisite entity, which can differ from case to case. The personal information is only disclosed for the purpose of Agapenet.com.au fulfilling its mission.

13. Personal information will not be released to third parties unless: 

a.  the Client has consented to the disclosure of the information; 

b.  Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers is required by statute or law to disclose, reproduce, use or disseminate the personal information; or 

c.  the personal information is in or enters the public domain, otherwise than as a result of a breach by Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers of its duties hereunder or as a result of disclosure by any person receiving the personal information from Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers. 

14. If personal information is sent overseas it will be on the basis that it will be subject to the same systems of access and storage as apply in Australia. 
 

PERSONAL INFORMATION - QUALITY

15.This Privacy Policy is premised on ensuring the information held by Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers is accurate, complete and up-to-date. 

16. If any of the information provided has changed or is considered incorrect, the individual concerned should contact Agapenet.com.au. 
 

PERSONAL INFORMATION - SECURITY

17. All personal information is held by Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers in secure databases, soft-copy lists, and in web hosted environments that are fire-walled. Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers creates hard copies from time to time for the purposes of sales and marketing. 

18. The purpose of such security is to protect all personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure 
 

ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION

19. A request to access information should be made in writing to Agapenet.com.au. 

20. If a request is declined, the person making the request will be told why. 
 

DESTROYING PERSONAL INFORMATION

21. Personal information will be retained for an appropriate period as determined by the Agapenet.com.au, and/or its suppliers and thereafter will be destroyed by a secure means. 
 

CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

22. Agapenet.com.au may make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. Any such changes will be publicised to Clients. 

 Date of issue:  1 September 2003