Privacy Policy

Volunteer Connect Lithgow Region (VCLR)
Last updated: 11 March 2026

Introduction

Volunteer Connect Lithgow Region respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when using this Website.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• name

• email address

• phone number

• location or region

• volunteer interests

• information submitted through volunteer profiles

• information submitted through contact forms

Information may be collected when users:

• create volunteer directory profiles

• apply for volunteer opportunities

• contact us through the Website

• register interest in events

How We Use Personal Information

Personal information may be used to:

• connect volunteers with organisations

• manage volunteer enquiries and applications

• maintain volunteer directory listings

• communicate about volunteer opportunities and events

• improve the Website and its services

Volunteer Directory Information

Information included in volunteer profiles may be visible to administrators or organisations for the purpose of matching volunteers with suitable opportunities.

Users may request removal or updates to their information at any time.

Blog, News and Event Interactions

When interacting with blog posts, submitting enquiries, or registering interest in events, limited personal information may be collected for communication and administrative purposes.

Cookies and Website Analytics

The Website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Website and improve user experience.

This information is typically anonymous and does not personally identify users.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information will not be sold or rented to third parties.

Information may be shared:

• with organisations when a volunteer applies for an opportunity

• where required by law

• where necessary to operate the Website and services

Data Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.

However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Access and Correction

Users may request access to or correction of their personal information by contacting Volunteer Connect Lithgow Region.

Requests will be handled in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in services or legal requirements.

Contact

For privacy enquiries please contact:

Volunteer Connect Lithgow Region
Website: https://vclr.com.au
Email: