Privacy Policy
Australian Nepalese Medical & Dental Association (ANMDA)
1. Introduction
The Australian Nepalese Medical & Dental Association (ANMDA) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent and secure manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://anmda.org.au or interact with our services, including membership registration, events, mentorship programs, and community initiatives.
We comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services and operate our organisation.
The types of information we may collect include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Professional information (e.g., medical or dental profession, qualifications, workplace details)
- Membership information
- Event registration details
- Donation details (where applicable)
- IP address and device information
- Any other information you provide through contact forms, membership applications, or event registrations
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect information directly from you wherever possible.
- When you complete forms on our website
- When you apply for membership
- When you register for ANMDA events or programs
- When you subscribe to newsletters or updates
- When you contact us via email or contact forms
- Through cookies and analytics technologies
- When you interact with our website or social media platforms
We collect information directly from you wherever possible.
4. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect and use personal information for purposes including:
- Processing membership applications
- Managing member accounts
- Organising events, conferences, and professional programs
- Providing mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Communicating updates, newsletters, and announcements
- Responding to enquiries and support requests
- Improving our website and services
- Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
We will only use personal information for purposes related to the activities of ANMDA.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to trusted third parties where necessary to support our operations.
- Website hosting providers
- IT service providers
- Event management platforms
- Payment processors for membership or event fees
- Professional advisors (such as accountants or legal advisors)
- Government authorities or regulators where required by law
We take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties handle your personal information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
6. Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia or may store information on servers located overseas.
Where personal information is transferred overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient complies with privacy obligations similar to those required under Australian law.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website usage.
Cookies may collect information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referring websites
We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve our services.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Security measures may include:
- Secure servers and hosting
- Website security protocols
- Access controls
- Administrative safeguards
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Access and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to request access to personal information that we hold about you.
You may also request corrections if you believe the information we hold is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.
10. Privacy Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or mishandled your personal information, you may submit a complaint to us.
We will investigate the complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
11. Contact Information
Australian Nepalese Medical & Dental Association (ANMDA)
5a Chivers Road, Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia
Email: info@anmda.org.au
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on our website.