Ethos is committed to ensuring the privacy of the information you provide to us. It is a requirement of the National Privacy Principles, established under the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, that you be informed about this process and how we may use the information you provide.
Holding of Personal Information
Only personal details that are relevant to the work of Ethos are collected and stored. The information is used to process donations, issue receipts, and for contact management for Ethos staff and representatives. From time to time we may send you updates and information. Please contact Ethos if you do not wish to receive them. The personal information required may include your name, address, telephone number, email address, bank account or credit card details and your Ethos Subscriber number.
Apart from the information given to financial institutions required for normal bank processing, personal details of donors remain confidential. Reasonable steps are taken to protect the personal information Ethos holds from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. From time to time the Australian Taxation Office may require Ethos to disclose information as required by law.
Mailing lists of donors or other contacts are never sold, rented or exchanged to third parties.
Keeping details accurate and up-to-date
After being advised of any change, personal details that are recorded by Ethos are updated as soon as possible. To assist in keeping your information accurate, please advise us if there are any errors or changes in your personal information.
Accessing your information
You have the right to access the personal information we store about you, subject to exceptions allowed by law. If you wish to view or access your information please contact us at the address below.
Assurances
This privacy policy is governed by the Australian National Privacy Principles, contained in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.
Ethos websites
Ethos website may contain links to other websites whose operator may or may not adhere to a privacy policy or be governed by the Australian National Privacy Principles.
Ethos website may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookies and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information is not collected by cookies or other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information.
Commitment to Data Security
Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information.
How to contact us
If you have any questions or comments about Ethos's privacy policy, please contact Ethos Director on 03 9890 0633 between 9am and 5pm Monday & Wednesday.