Privacy Policy - Beulah Films
1. Introduction
Beulah Community Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and hold your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the "Act").
2. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including:
- When you apply for the First Nations Film Grant or other grants or programs we offer.
- When you interact with our website (e.g., through contact forms or subscriptions).
- When you communicate with us via email, phone, or in person.
- When you engage with us on social media.
The types of personal information we may collect include:
Identification information: Full name, ABN.
Contact information: Email address, phone number, address.
Eligibility information: Information related to your First Nations status (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander), community affiliation.
Application information: Details about your history and storytelling journey, film-making experience, and project proposals.
Technical information: IP address, browser type, website usage data (collected through cookies or similar technologies).
3. Use of Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To assess your eligibility for the First Nations Film Grant and other programs.
- To communicate with you about your application or other inquiries.
- To administer the Grant and manage our relationship with you if you are a successful applicant.
- To improve our services and website.
- To send you newsletters or promotional materials (if you have opted to receive them).
- To comply with our legal obligations.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Our staff and contractors who need the information to perform their duties.
- Individuals or organisations involved in the Grant assessment process (e.g., panel members).
- Our professional advisors (e.g., lawyers, accountants).
- Government agencies or regulatory bodies if required by law.
We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps include:
- Storing information securely in password-protected systems.
- Restricting access to personal information to authorised personnel.
- Implementing data security measures, such as encryption and firewalls.
- Regularly updating our security systems.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal information that we hold.
Request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date.
Request erasure of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the APPs.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour. This information is used to analyse website traffic and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Name: Beulah Community Ltd
ABN: 62 151 430 769
Michael Craft - michaeljohcraft@gmail.com
Website: https://www.beulahcommunity.com.au/
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate and pay our respects to their Elders past and present We recognise their continued connection to the land, waters and culture.