St Anthony’s Parish Website Privacy Policy

St Anthony’s Parish, Marsfield (“we,” “our,” “the Parish”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Privacy Guidelines (2018).

By using this website or providing your personal information, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information, including, but not limited to:

  • Name, address, phone number, and email.

  • Date of birth, marital status, and family details (e.g., when registering as a parishioner or for sacraments).

  • Religious affiliation, sacramental records (baptism, confirmation, marriage, funerals).

  • Photographs or video recordings of parish events.

  • Donation history and financial information (such as credit card or bank account details where required).

  • Technical information (e.g., IP address, browser type) when you use our website.

We may also collect information through:

  • Comments: When you leave comments, we collect form data, IP address, and browser information for spam detection.

  • Media: Uploaded images should avoid location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download embedded data.

  • Cookies: Cookies may store login, preferences, or convenience data.

  • Embedded Content: External content (e.g., maps, videos) behaves as if you visited that external site, which may collect data independently.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Communicate parish news, events, and sacraments.

  • Record parish registrations, sacramental records, and donations.

  • Provide formation, pastoral care, and safeguarding.

  • Comply with legal, taxation, and reporting requirements.

  • Improve our website and parish services.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Disclosure of Information

We may share your information only when necessary:

  • With the Archdiocese of Sydney or the Vincentian Fathers for administrative, pastoral, or safeguarding purposes.

  • With trusted service providers who assist us under confidentiality agreements.

  • With government agencies or law enforcement, where required by law.

  • With parents/guardians when information relates to children under 18.

Children’s Information

If you are under 18, consent must be provided by a parent or guardian before you supply personal information to the Parish.

Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:

  • Secure servers, SSL encryption, and password-protected systems.

  • Locked storage for paper records.

  • Restricted staff access.

However, please note:

  • No method of storage or transmission is 100% secure.

  • We cannot guarantee absolute protection.

  • You share information and access this website at your own risk.

Data Retention

  • Comments and their metadata may be kept indefinitely.

  • Parishioner profiles and sacramental records are retained as part of the Parish archive.

  • Website users may request correction or deletion of data, except where records must be retained for legal, administrative, or safeguarding purposes.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you.

  • Correct or update your information.

  • Withdraw consent for communications.

  • Request deletion of personal data (where legally permitted).

To do so, please contact the Parish Office.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

This website and its content are provided “as is”.

  • While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees as to completeness or reliability.

  • We are not responsible for third-party content, external links, or service interruptions.

  • By using this site, you accept full responsibility for your own data and device security.

  • To the maximum extent permitted by NSW law, the Parish is not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss, damage, or inconvenience resulting from your use of this site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The most recent version will always be available on our website. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updates.

Contact Us

St Anthony’s Parish, Marsfield
Parish Office: (02) 9888 5222
Email: office@saintanthonys.org.au
Address: 54 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield NSW 2122

We respect your trust. Protecting your privacy is part of our mission to serve you in faith, community, and love.