Privacy Policy

ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia Privacy Policy

Effective September 2022

ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia (ESCA) has a firm commitment to your privacy. 

You can visit our website eckankar-nsw-act.au without telling us who you are or sharing any personal information. The following questions and answers explain when and how personal information is collected and used.

What personal information does ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia collect?  

ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia collects personally identifying information, such as your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and/or credit-card information, if you choose to provide that information by

• signing up to receive email or other mailings from ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia (no credit-card information requested);

• preregistering for a seminar or online event;

We also receive your contact information from Eckankar’s parent church in Chanhassen, Minnesota, if you have requested information about local events from the parent church or if you are a member of Eckankar.

Does ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia sell or rent my personal information?

Absolutely not. 

Will I receive unsolicited email from ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia? 

We do not send unsolicited email.

Can I unsubscribe from the ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia mailings?

Yes!  You may unsubscribe from email mailings at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided in the email. 

How is my personal information protected?

Safeguarding the information you give us is a priority.

We take appropriate security measures to protect against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information.

How long is my personal information retained?

ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia keeps your information as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to resolve questions, and as necessary to comply with legal obligations.

Does ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia share my personal information with others?

ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia does not share your personal information with others except in the following case:

• Such information may be shared with authorized leaders of Eckankar to fulfill your requests, administer contact lists, and coordinate activities. All such recipients sign a data-privacy agreement and may only process your personal data for the purposes given in this Privacy Policy and according to local law.

Access logs

Like all web servers, our web server automatically creates access logs for every visit to our site. Access logs include the time of your visit, the type of browser you are using, the IP address for the computer you are visiting from, and the Web page you came from. We analyze these logs to help us improve the user experience. We also use Google Analytics for the same purpose.

The IP address is not associated with any personally identifying information unless (1) you have filled out any forms on the website and (2) it is necessary to research possible harmful or illegal conduct in connection with the use of our websites, or to comply with the law.

Links to external Websites 

The ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia Privacy Policy only applies it’s website.  It does not apply to any external links accessed from the ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia website.

Does ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia collect information from children?

No, we do not knowingly collect information from visitors age 17 and under. If you believe your child has provided ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia with their personal information without your permission, please contact us so the information can be removed.

What are the bases for collecting and using my personal information?

• Your consent so that we can inform you about Eckankar news and events

• As necessary to fulfill your requests and transactions 

• As a nonprofit religious organization and church, to administer membership records and matters 

• If required by law or pursuant to legal process or other legal obligation

• When it is necessary to protect the vital interests of you or another person  

What are my rights regarding personal information I give to ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia?

ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia provides you with reasonable access to the personal information you gave us as well as the ability to review, correct, and delete such personal information to the extent required by law. 

Who do I contact with privacy questions or requests? 

ECKANKAR Society of Central Australia

Att: Privacy and Security Inquiries

PO Box 3060 

Sydney 

NSW 2001

   Email: eckinfo@email.com