Privacy Policy

Introduction

Filipino Tech Community In Canberra ("we", "us") respect your privacy. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information ("PII") you entrust to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, secure, and manage your PII.

Scope

This policy applies to PII we collect from individuals in Australia through our website, services, or other interactions.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following basic PII:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Mobile Number

How We Collect Information

• Directly from You: When you fill out forms, including our membership form where you provide your consent for data collection, contact us, or subscribe to our services.
• Indirectly: Through cookies or other technology on our website.

How We Use Information

• Providing Services: To deliver the services you request.
• Communication: To contact you regarding your account, updates, or offers.
• Improvement: To analyse usage patterns and improve our services.
• Legal Compliance: As required by law, regulation, or court orders.

We will not sell or rent your PII. We may disclose your PII in limited circumstances:

• Third-Party Service Providers: With necessary service providers to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data storage).
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
• Audits: We may disclose your PII to authorized auditors during the course of an audit.

Consent

By using our services and providing your PII, such as on our membership form, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Data Privacy Policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your PII against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or misuse.

Data Retention

We retain your PII for at least 7 years for record-keeping, compliance requirements, and potential audits. We may retain it for a longer period if necessary for a legitimate business purpose or as required by law.

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:

• Access your PII: You can request a copy of the PII we hold about you.
• Correct your PII: Request changes if you believe your PII is inaccurate.
• Request Erasure: Subject to certain conditions, ask us to delete your PII.
• Restrict Processing: Request us to limit how we use your PII.
• Lodge a Complaint: You can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you have concerns about our handling of your PII (https://www.oaic.gov.au/).

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your PII, we will:

Take steps to contain the breach and assess its impact.
Notify you promptly if there is a risk of serious harm.
Notify the Office of Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if required under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the revised policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

• By email: hello@ftcc.org.au