Privacy Policy

Learn Falun Gong Australia

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LearnFalunGong.org.au (“we”, “our”, “the Website”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information in connection with the Learn Falun Gong website and related class registrations and communications.

1. About this website

LearnFalunGong.org.au is an informational and educational website that supports Falun Dafa / Falun Gong learning activities in Australia.

The website itself is not a separately registered legal entity. The domain name is registered and administered with permission under the Falun Dafa Association of Victoria (ABN). Personal information collected through this website is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. What personal information we collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Location (city or suburb, if provided)

This information is collected when you:

  • Register for a class or activity

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form

  • Opt in to receive communications from us

  • Communicate with us by email or phone

You are not required to provide personal information to browse the Website.

3. How we use your information

We only collect and use personal information for purposes directly related to our activities, including:

  • Registering you for Falun Gong classes or activities

  • Sending class confirmations and practical information

  • Sending SMS reminders before a class if you have opted in

  • Sending occasional newsletters or updates related to Falun Dafa activities after you have registered for a class

  • Responding to enquiries or requests

  • Improving the Website and our services

We do not sell or rent personal information.

4. SMS communications

If you provide your phone number and opt in, we may send you SMS messages, such as:

  • Class reminders

  • Important last-minute updates related to your registration

You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to a message or by contacting us directly.

5. Email newsletters and updates

If you register for a class, you may receive occasional emails or newsletters related to Falun Dafa learning activities and events.

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in an email, or

  • Contacting us at the email address listed below

6. Website analytics, cookies and technical data

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website

This information is used only for website analytics and improvement.

Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to help improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer, though some features may not function as intended.

7. Disclosure of personal information

We do not disclose personal information to third parties except:

  • Where required to operate the Website or deliver services (e.g. email or form providers)

  • Where required or authorised by law

Any service providers we use are required to handle personal information securely and only for the purposes of providing their services.

Some service providers may store data on servers located outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled in accordance with Australian privacy standards.

8. Legal requirements

We may disclose personal information if required by law, including in response to a lawful request by a court, regulator or law enforcement authority.

9. Security of your information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, including administrative and technical safeguards.

10. Accessing and correcting your information

You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time.

11. Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

12. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The version published on our Website is the current version.

13. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to access or correct your information, or wish to opt out of communications, please contact:

Email: info@learnfalungong.org.au