Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Homework Gym is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
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Parent/guardian name and contact details (email, phone)
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Student name and relevant details
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Medical information, learning needs, or additional support requirements (if provided)
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Booking and payment details
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and ensure student safety.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through:
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Our website and booking forms
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Communication via email or other direct contact
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Third-party platforms used to manage bookings and services (e.g. Wix)
Our website may also use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic.
4. Why We Collect Information
We collect and use personal information to:
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Provide and manage our services
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Communicate with parents and guardians
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Ensure student safety and wellbeing
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Process bookings and payments
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
5. Children's Privacy
The Homework Gym provides services for primary school-aged children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without the consent of a parent or guardian. All personal information is collected through a parent or legal guardian.
6. Photos, Videos, and Media
From time to time, The Homework Gym may take photos or videos during sessions for marketing, social media, or promotional purposes.
Images or recordings of students will only be used with the prior consent of a parent or guardian.
Parents/guardians may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us in writing. We will take reasonable steps to stop further use of images once consent is withdrawn.
If consent is not provided, we will ensure that the student is not included in photos or videos used for promotional purposes.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties, except:
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Where required by law
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Where necessary to provide our services (e.g. booking systems, payment providers, website platforms such as Wix)
These third parties may store or process data securely, including in cloud-based systems that may be located in Australia or overseas.
8. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Information may be stored electronically using secure third-party platforms.
9. Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time by contacting us.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure your information is accurate, complete, and up to date.
10. Cookies and Website Use
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve user experience
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Analyse website traffic
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Ensure website functionality
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect website functionality.
11. Your Rights and Complaints
If you have any concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
The Homework Gym
info@thehomeworkgym.com.au
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By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
