Privacy Policy

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I am committed to managing personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and in accordance with other applicable privacy laws.

This document sets out our policies for managing your personal information and is referred to as our Privacy Policy.

In this Privacy Policy, “we” and “us” refers to Katie Parker, and “you” refers to any individual about whom we collect personal information.

What information do we collect about you?

Clients and prospective clients

When you enquire about our services or when you become our client, a record is made which includes your personal information.

The type of personal information that we collect will vary depending on the circumstances of collection and the kind of service that you request from us, but will typically include:

• your name, e-mail, date of birth, postal address and other contact details;
• health history, including details about the client’s current and previous pregnancies;
• information required to provide products and services; and
• any additional personal information you provide to us, or authorise us to collect, as part of your interaction with us.
  
  

Given the nature of services delivered by us, we may also collect Sensitive Information, which can include information about health. Our collection and use of Sensitive Information is subject to more restrictive policies which are set out below.

Prospective employees or applicants

We collect personal information when recruiting personnel, such as your name, contact details, qualifications and work history. Generally, we will collect this information directly from you.

We may also collect personal information from third parties in ways which you would expect (for example, from recruitment agencies or referees you have nominated). Before offering you a position, we may collect additional details such as your tax file number and superannuation information and other information necessary to conduct background checks to determine your suitability for certain positions (for example, positions which involve working with children).

Other individuals

We may collect personal information about other individuals who are not our clients. This includes individual service providers and contractors, and other individuals who interact with us on a commercial basis. The kinds of personal information we collect will depend on the capacity in which you are dealing with us. Generally, it would include your name, contact details, and information regarding our interactions and transactions with you.

If you are participating in an event we are managing or delivering, we may take images or audio-visual recordings which identify you.

In limited circumstances, we may collect information which is considered sensitive information. For example, if you are injured at an event promoted or delivered by us, we may collect health information about you in an emergency or otherwise with your consent.

We may collect personal information about children (for example, when children participate in events we are involved with). Where children do not have sufficient maturity and understanding to make decisions about their personal information, we will require their parents or guardians to make decisions on their behalf.

You can always decline to give us any personal information we request, but that may mean we cannot provide you with some or all of the products or services you have requested. If you have any concerns about personal information we have requested, please let us know.

Visitors to our website

The way in which we handle the personal information of visitors to our websites is discussed below.

How and why do we collect and use your personal information?

We collect personal information reasonably necessary to carry out our business, to assess and manage our clients’ needs, and provide products and services including counselling and mentoring. We may also collect information to fulfil administrative functions associated with these products and services, for example billing, entering into contracts with you or third parties and managing client relationships.

The purposes for which we usually collect and use personal information depends on the nature of your interaction with us, but may include:

• responding to requests for information and other general inquiries;
• managing, planning, advertising and administering programs, events, competitions and performances;
• researching, developing and expanding our facilities, products and services;
• informing you of our activities, events, facilities, products and services;
• recruitment processes (including for volunteers, internships and work experience);
• responding to enquires and complaints.
  
  

We generally collect personal information directly from you. We may collect and update your personal information over the phone, by email, over the internet or social media, or in person. We may also collect personal information about you from other sources, for example:

• our affiliated and related companies; and,
• third party suppliers and contractors who assist us to operate our business.
  
  

We also collect and use personal information for market research purposes and to innovate our delivery of products and services.

What is Sensitive Information, and how do we manage it?

The Australian Privacy Principles define Sensitive Information as information about a person’s race, political opinion, political membership, religious beliefs, health, philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation or professional or trade association membership.

We will not collect or disclose Sensitive Information about a person except where:

• that person has consented to the collection or disclosure of such information;
• the information is health information and its collection or disclosure is necessary to provide appropriate care or treatment of that person; or,
• for compassionate reasons, in circumstances where:
  • that person is physically or legally incapable of giving consent to the disclosure or physically cannot communicate consent to the collection or disclosure;
  • the recipient of the information is a responsible person for that person; and,
  • the collection or disclosure is not contrary to any wish previously expressed by that person.
• the collection or disclosure is legally necessary or is authorised under an Australian law or by a court or tribunal, including where this is reasonably necessary to establish or defend a legal or equitable claim; or,
• We believe that its collection or disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
  • lessen or prevent a serious threat to the life, health or safety of any Individual, or to public health or safety, and it is unreasonable or impracticable to obtain the Individual’s consent to the collection of the information;
  • take appropriate action in relation to unlawful activity or misconduct of a serious nature of our staff, employees or contractors which we have reason to suspect has been, or is being, engaged in;
  • assist any entity, body or person to locate a person who has been reported as missing; or,
  • for the purposes of a confidential alternative dispute resolution process.
    
    

How do we interact with you via the internet?

You may visit our website www.katieparker.com.au without identifying yourself. If you identify yourself (for example, by providing your contact details in an enquiry), any personal information you provide to us will be managed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Our websites use various features to track usage, including:

• “cookies”, which are a small file stored on your computer’s browser, which assists in managing customised settings of the website and delivering content. We collect certain information such as your device type, browser type, IP address, pages you have accessed on our websites and on third-party websites.
• “Log files”, which track actions occurring on the Site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• “Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels”, which are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.
  
  

Please note that our websites do not alter their data collection and use practices in response to a Do Not Track signal from your browser.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of websites that are linked to our website.

Can you deal with us anonymously?

We will provide individuals with the opportunity of remaining anonymous in their dealings with us where it is lawful and practicable (for example, when making a general enquiry).

Generally, it is not practicable for us to deal with individuals anonymously or pseudonymously on an ongoing basis. If we do not collect personal information about you, you may be unable to utilise our services.

How do we hold information?

We store information in paper-based files or other electronic record keeping methods in secure databases (including trusted third-party storage providers based in Australia and overseas). Personal information may be collected in paper-based documents and converted to electronic form for use or storage (with the original paper-based documents either archived or securely destroyed). We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

We maintain physical security over paper and electronic data stores, such as through locks and security systems at our premises. We also maintain computer and network security, for example, we use firewalls (security measures for the internet) and other security systems such as user identifiers and passwords to control access to our computer systems.

Our websites do not necessarily use encryption or other technologies to ensure the secure transmission of information via the internet. Users of our websites are encouraged to exercise care in sending personal information via the internet.

We take steps to destroy or de-identify information that we no longer require.

Do we use or disclose your personal information for direct marketing?

We may use or disclose your personal information for the purpose of informing you about our products or services, upcoming promotions and events, or other opportunities that may interest you. If you do not want to receive direct marketing communications, you can opt-out at any time by contacting us using the contact details below.

If you opt-out of receiving marketing material from us, we may still contact you in relation to our ongoing relationship with you.

How do we use and disclose personal information?

For clients

The purposes for which we may use and disclose your personal information will depend on the products or services we are providing you. For example, if you have engaged us to deliver products, we may disclose information about you to carriage companies where this is relevant to delivering our product.

Disclosure to contractors and other service providers

We may disclose information to third parties we engage in order to provide our products and services, including contractors and service providers used for data processing, data analysis, customer satisfaction surveys, information technology services and support, website maintenance/development, printing, archiving, mail-outs, and market research.

Personal information may also be shared between related and affiliated companies of us, located in Australia and overseas.

Third parties to whom we have disclosed your personal information may contact you directly to let you know they have collected your personal information and to give you information about their privacy policies.

Use and disclosure for administration and management

We will also use and disclose personal information for a range of administrative, management and operational purposes. This includes:

• administering billing and payments and debt recovery;
• investigating and responding to fraud;
• planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating our products and services;
• quality improvement activities;
• statistical analysis and reporting;
• training staff, contractors and other workers;
• risk management and management of legal liabilities and claims (for example, liaising with insurers and legal representatives);
• responding to enquiries and complaints regarding our products and services;
• obtaining advice from consultants and other professional advisers; and
• responding to subpoenas and other legal orders and obligations.
  
  

Other uses and disclosures

We may use and disclose your personal information for other purposes explained at the time of collection or otherwise as set out in this Privacy Policy.

Do we disclose your personal information overseas?

We operate solely within Australia, however your personal information may be stored overseas.

Unless we have your consent, or an exception under the Australian Privacy Principles applies, we will only disclose your personal information to overseas recipients where we have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the Australian Privacy Principles in relation to your personal information.

How can you access or seek correction of your personal information?

You are entitled to access your personal information held by us on request. To request access to your personal information please contact our staff using the contact details set out below.

You will not be charged for making a request to access your personal information but you may be charged for the reasonable time and expense incurred in compiling information in response to your request.

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we collect, use or disclose is accurate, complete and up-to-date. You can help us to do this by letting us know if you notice errors or discrepancies in information we hold about you and letting us know if your personal details change.

However, if you consider any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading you are entitled to request correction of the information. After receiving a request from you, we will take reasonable steps to correct your information.

We may decline your request to access or correct your personal information in certain circumstances in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. If we do refuse your request, we will provide you with a reason for our decision and, in the case of a request for correction, we will include a statement with your personal information about the requested correction.

What should you do if you have a complaint about the handling of your personal information?

You may contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or about the way in which your personal information has been handled.

You may make a complaint about privacy to us at the contact details set out below.

We will first consider your complaint to determine whether there are simple or immediate steps which can be taken to resolve the complaint. We will generally respond to your complaint within a week.

If your complaint requires more detailed consideration or investigation, we will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within a week and endeavour to complete our investigation into your complaint promptly. We may ask you to provide further information about your complaint and the outcome you are seeking. We will then typically gather relevant facts, locate and review relevant documents and speak with individuals involved.

In most cases, we will investigate and respond to a complaint within 30 days of receipt of the complaint. If the matter is more complex or our investigation may take longer, we will let you know.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, or you consider that we may have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or the Privacy Act, a complaint may be made to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner can be contacted by telephone on 1300 363 992 or by using the contact details on the website www.oaic.gov.au.

How are changes made to this Privacy Policy?

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time, with or without notice to you. We recommend that you visit our website regularly to keep up to date with any changes.

How can you contact us?

Our contact details are:

• Post: 34 Mason Street, Warragul VIC 3820
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: 0408 054 066
  
  

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 14 June 2022.