Bilal Community
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Bilal Ethiopian Community Association in Victoria Incorporated (BECAV) collects, uses, discloses, and manages your personal information, in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. Who We Are
Business Name: The Bilal Ethiopian Community Association in Victoria Incorporated (BECAV) ABN: 23 328 816 755
Email: Info.bilalcommunity@gmail.com
Phone: +61 402 873 341
Postal address: PO BOX 2137, Deer Park Victoria, 3023
3. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect:
Full name
Date of birth
Contact details (phone, address, email)
Identification documents
Membership type and payment history
Usage data (via cookies and analytics)
We only collect information necessary to provide membership and payment services.
4. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
You provide information directly via online forms.
Through cookies and analytics tracking.
Through our payment processor (Stripe)
5. Purpose of Collection & Use
We use personal information to:
Process membership applications and payments
Verify identity
Communicate with you regarding membership updates
Improve our services and website
Comply with legal obligations
6. Disclosure to Third Parties
We may disclose information to:
Stripe and its affiliates for payment processing
Service providers that support website functionality
Law enforcement or government agencies where required by law
Third parties with your consent
7. Overseas Data Transfers
Some third parties (e.g., Stripe) may transfer or store your data outside Australia. We will take reasonable steps to protect your information in accordance with the APPs.
8. Security of Data
We use appropriate security measures to protect personal information from loss, unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or disclosure.
9. Access, Correction & Complaints
You can contact us to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccuracies
Lodge a privacy complaint
We will respond in accordance with APP requirements.
10. Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
11. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and analytics. You can modify browser settings to manage cookies.
12. Event Photography
Event Photography: By attending our events, you acknowledge that photographs or videos may be taken for community, promotional, or informational purposes. Group photos taken during events may be published on our website or other official communication channels.
13. Updates to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The updated version will be posted on our site with a new "Last Updated" date.