Privacy Policy - VolunteerConnections

The privacy of your personal information is very important to VolunteerConnections. As a result of this, we have developed a Privacy Policy, which we have set out below. By registering with us as either a volunteer or an organisation, you are consenting to your personal information being used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Why Do We Collect Personal Information?

VolunteerConnections requires personal information so that it accurately and efficiently facilitates the matching of volunteer opportunities between you and a not for profit organisation. VolunteerConnections also uses the personal information to improve the services provided to support both individual volunteers and not for profit organisations. Some data is collected for reporting purposes for our continued funding.
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Where Is My Personal Information Collected?

Personal information is collected when you register on the site, or when you supply information to us by applying for a volunteer opportunity. We also collect information when you contact us or use the site to make enquiries.
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What Additional Information Is Collected?

The server may also automatically collect " additional information" about how you use this website. This information may include browser type, IP address, the URL you came from and go to, links to other websites that you may access, the pages that you view when you visit this website and the time you spend on each page, cookies, your domain type and service provider. This is standard in many websites which helps us to monitor how the website is used.

We also place cookies in your browser file on your hard drive. These cookies cannot identify you as an individual, and do not track any personal information. You may choose to not accept cookies on your browser, and this should not affect your experience in using this website.
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What Happens To My Personal Information?

The information that is sent to the organisation when you apply for a volunteer position is only the contact details that you have provided to VolunteerConnections. This will allow the organisation to contact you. All other information is collected by VolunteerConnections for data reporting purposes.
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Will My Personal Information Be Given To Anyone Else?

VolunteerConnections may give personal information that you provide to the not for profit organisation to which you have applied. This information may also be provided if you respond or apply to a particular volunteer opportunity. VolunteerConnections may also disclose your personal information to third parties where it is required by law. This website may also contain links to other websites which may have a different privacy policy to this one. It is recommended that you should check the privacy policy of the other websites when you visit them.
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Where Will My Personal Information Be Used?

Personal Information will not be used for any marketing activities unless specific written or verbal consent has been obtained. VolunteerConnections will use aggregated information which includes your use of the website with other users of the website. This will give us results about how the website is used, which is then used to improve the website. No identifying information is used in aggregated information. Some data is collected for reporting purposes for our continued funding.
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Where Is My Personal Information Stored?

Personal information received is stored on our servers. Our servers cannot be accessed by any person who is not authorized by VolunteerConnections. VolunteerConnections is currently accessible by:

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How Do I Contact VolunteerConnections?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of this website, you can contact:

Ballarat Volunteer Resource Centre
20B Sturt St
Ballarat 3350
Phone: (03) 5331-8654
Email: admin@volunteerconnections.org.au
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Updating This Privacy Policy

Volunteer Connections aims to comply with the Privacy Commissioner's Information Privacy Principles in the National Scheme for Fair Information Practices in the Private Sector. We also aim to comply with industry privacy codes as and when they are developed. When changes are made to this Privacy Policy, we will summarise any changes in this section of our Privacy Statement.
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