Legal & Transparency
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information — and your rights as a visitor to our site.
Last updated: 1 July 2026
Data Collection
What we collect
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from you in a variety of ways in connection with activities, services, features or resources we make available on our site. You may visit our site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information only if you voluntarily submit such information to us. You can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent you from engaging in certain site-related activities.
Technical data
We may collect non-personal identification information whenever you interact with our site. This may include browser name, computer type, and technical information about your means of connection to our site — such as your operating system and internet service provider — and other similar information.
Data Usage
How we use your information
User Rights
Access, correction & deletion
We respect your privacy rights and provide you with reasonable access to the personal data you may have provided through your use of this site. If you wish to access, amend, or request deletion or transfer of any information we hold about you, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. At your request, we will have any reference to you deleted or blocked in our databases.
At any time, you may object to the processing of your personal data on legitimate grounds, except where otherwise permitted by applicable law. If you believe your right to privacy has been infringed upon, please contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@ywamwollongong.org. You also have a right to lodge a complaint with data protection authorities.
Google Analytics opt-out
You may opt out from the collection of navigation information about your visit by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
Security & Protection
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our site.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or store on the site, and you do so at your own risk. If you believe your personal data has been compromised, please contact us immediately. If we learn of a security system breach, we will inform you and the relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.
Data Disclosure
Sharing your information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information — not linked to any personal identification information — regarding visitors and users with our ministry partners and trusted affiliates for the purposes outlined in this policy.
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our ministry and this site, or to administer activities on our behalf — such as sending newsletters, surveys, or hosting. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided you have given us permission. This permission is obtained when you use this site as outlined in the Terms & Acceptance section below.
Communications
Electronic newsletters
If you decide to opt in to our mailing list, you will receive emails that may include ministry news, updates, related opportunities, or service information. We may use third-party service providers to help operate our ministry and administer activities on our behalf — such as sending newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided you have given us your permission.
Compliance & Safeguarding
Protecting vulnerable persons
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important to us. We are also committed to the protection of vulnerable persons who are less able to protect themselves against harm and exploitation due to age, illness, trauma, or disability.
For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our site from those we actually know are under 13 years old or a vulnerable person, and no part of our site is structured to attract anyone under 13 years old.
Legal framework
We are bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and the ACNC External Conduct Standards 2019. These set out principles concerning the privacy of individuals that we are committed to upholding.
Policy Amendments
Changes to this policy
YWAM Wollongong has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Terms & Acceptance
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.