Privacy Policy
St John’s Anglican Church, Soldiers Hill, is committed to protecting your privacy.
We respect the personal information you share with us and handle it in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and the policies of the Anglican Diocese of Ballarat.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.
What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- contact the parish
- request pastoral care
- make an enquiry
- complete a contact form
- join a ministry or roster
- participate in parish events
- make a donation
- request a baptism, wedding, or funeral
The information may include your name, contact details, and any message you provide.
We do not collect more information than we need.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- respond to your enquiry
- provide pastoral care
- organise services such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals
- manage parish rosters and activities
- send parish communications (if requested)
- comply with diocesan and legal requirements
We do not share your information with third parties unless:
- you give permission, or
- we are required by law to do so
We do not sell or trade any personal information.
Online Forms and Email
If you contact us using the website form or by email, your message is sent directly to the Parish Priest or the appropriate parish officer.
Your information is used only to respond to your enquiry.
Website Analytics
Our website may use basic analytics to help us understand how visitors use the site (for example: number of visitors, popular pages).
This information does not identify individuals.
Cookies may be used for site functionality, but they do not collect personal information.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure, including:
- password-protected systems
- secure email practices
- limiting access to those who require it for ministry or administration
If information is no longer required, it is securely destroyed.
Accessing or Correcting Your Information
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time.
To do so, please contact:
Email: rector@stjohnsballarat.au
Parish Priest: Rev’d Chris Keast
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact the Parish Priest.
If you wish to raise a concern, you may also contact the Diocese of Ballarat:
👉 https://www.ballaratanglican.org.au
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or diocesan requirements.
The most recent version will always appear on this page.