Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to the Uniting Christian Students' Association (UCSA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website. By accessing or using the UCSA website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.​

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1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details, when you:

• Contact us via the website

• Register for events or programs

• Subscribe to newsletters or updates

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b. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-personal information about your interactions with the website, including your:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring URL

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests

• Provide you with information about our programs, services, and events

• Personalize your experience on our website

• Improve website functionality and performance

• Comply with legal obligations

• When attending an UCSA function or camp, videos and images may be used for marketing purposes.

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service providers or partners who assist us in operating the website or delivering services (e.g., email services, event management systems)

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance website functionality

• Track usage patterns and improve user experience

• Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit some features of the website.

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5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You use the website at your own risk.

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6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates to your personal information

• Withdraw consent for specific uses of your personal information

• Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

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7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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8. Children’s Privacy

The UCSA website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.​

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.