Privacy Policy
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne – St James Coptic Orthodox Church takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.
This Internet Privacy Policy describes the measures we take to help ensure the security of information collected through our website and related online forms.
How Personal Information Is Collected and Used
St James Coptic Orthodox Church only collects personal information that you voluntarily submit through our website.
This may include details such as your name, street and e-mail address, phone number, and other information relevant to church communications or services.
We do not automatically collect personal information without your knowledge.
The information you provide is used solely for the purposes of the church’s ministry and administrative functions, such as responding to enquiries, communicating with parish members, and processing donations or event registrations.
Our website platform (Squarespace) may collect basic, non-identifiable analytics data –such as browser type, device, and general location – to help us understand how visitors use our site. These analytics do not include personal details.
Sharing Your Personal Information With Others
St James Coptic Orthodox Church will not use or share your personal information in ways unrelated to the purposes described above.
Information may be shared only with authorised clergy, ministry leaders, or service providers who assist the church and are bound to maintain confidentiality.
We may also disclose information if required by law or as part of diocesan administration.
Access to Your Information
To review, update, or request deletion of your personal information, please contact us at stjamescoc2024@gmail.com
We will make every effort to respond to your request in a timely manner.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect all information submitted through this website from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Access is restricted to authorised personnel who require it for church operations.