Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Montebello Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988
2. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information necessary to assess and manage grant applications and to conduct our philanthropic activities. This may include:
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Name, contact details (email, phone number, address)
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Organizational affiliation and role
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Project details and objectives
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Financial information related to the grant application
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Any other information provided in the grant submission
3. How We Collect Personal Information
Personal information is collected directly from you when you:
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Submit a grant application via email to grants@montebellofoundation.com.au
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Communicate with us through our website or other channels
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Provide information during meetings, events, or consultations
4. Use of Personal Information
We use personal information to:
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Evaluate and process grant applications
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Communicate with applicants and stakeholders
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Manage and administer grants
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Improve our services and operations
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
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Members of our board and grant assessment panels
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Service providers assisting with our operations (e.g., IT support)
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Regulatory bodies or as required by law
We do not disclose personal information to overseas recipients.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. This includes implementing physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
7. Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if necessary. To do so, please contact us at mailto:grants@montebellofoundation.com.au.
8. Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you may contact us at grants@montebellofoundation.com.au. We will respond to your complaint promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be available on our website.
10. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: