Donations Privacy Policy

WomenCAN Australia

 

At WomenCAN Australia, we value every act of support — and that includes protecting your privacy when you choose to donate. This Donations Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information provided when making a donation.

  1. Information We Collect

When you donate, we may collect:

    • Your name
    • Email address
    • Phone number (optional)
    • Donation amount and frequency
    • Communication preferences

We do not collect or store your credit card or payment details. Donations are processed securely by our partner, mycause.

  1. Donation Processing

Online donations are processed through mycause (www.mycause.com.au) via an embedded form on our website. All personal and payment information entered is handled according to the mycause Privacy Policy.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

    • Process and acknowledge your donation
    • Issue tax receipts
    • Communicate with you (if you’ve opted in)
    • Comply with legal and financial obligations

We never sell or rent your personal information.

  1. Who Can Access Your Information

Access to donor information is strictly limited to authorised staff who require it for donation-related tasks. All access is controlled and reviewed regularly.

  1. How We Protect Your Information

We maintain strong protections to ensure your data remains safe. Donor information is stored in a secure digital environment with:

    • Multi-factor authentication
    • Role-based access controls
    • Encrypted storage

We are committed to upholding the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

  1. Access and Corrections

You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time by contacting us:

Email: contact@womencanaustralia.org
Phone: 0434 805 600

Mail: WomenCAN Australia, C/O CreativeCubes.Co Level 5, 111 Cecil Street, South Melbourne 3205

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

 

Effective Date: Updated 27 May 2025

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