Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centre (PSMC)

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Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centre (“PSMC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, devotees, volunteers, donors, and members of the public. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Collection of Personal Information

PSMC may collect personal information when you:

• Visit our website

• Contact us via online forms, email, or phone

• Register for events, meditation programs, or retreats

• Volunteer with the Centre

• Make a donation or enquiry

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Postal address

• Volunteer or participation details

• Donation or transaction records (excluding full payment card details)

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for our charitable and religious purposes.

2. Use of Personal Information

PSMC uses personal information for purposes including:

• Responding to enquiries and communications

• Managing events, programs, and retreats

• Volunteer recruitment and coordination

• Issuing receipts and acknowledgements for donations

• Complying with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations

• Improving our services and website

We do not use personal information for commercial marketing purposes.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

PSMC does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Personal information may be disclosed only:

• Where required or authorised by law

• To service providers assisting us (e.g. accountants, IT service providers), under confidentiality obligations

• With your consent

All disclosures are limited to what is necessary for the relevant purpose.

4. Storage and Security of Information

PSMC takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

• Misuse

• Interference

• Loss

• Unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure

Information is stored securely, and access is limited to authorised volunteers or committee members only.

5. Donations and Online Payments

Where online donations or payments are accepted, transactions are processed through secure third-party payment providers. PSMC does not store full credit card details on its systems.

6. Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website may use basic analytics tools to collect non-identifiable information such as:

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

This information is used only to improve website performance and user experience.

7. Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information held by PSMC by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Child Safety and Vulnerable Persons

PSMC is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons. Any personal information relating to minors is handled with heightened care and in accordance with our Child Safety & Vulnerable Persons Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

PSMC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:

Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centre
Email: info@psmc.org.au
Website: https://psmc.org.au