WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by Oliver Szymanski Psychology (we, us or our) via the website located at oliverszymanskipsychologist.squarespace.com (Website).

1. What information do we collect?

The Personal Information we collect from you depends on how you use the website. The Personal Information which we collect and hold about you may include:

  • Name

  • Number

  • Address

  • Age

  • Email Address

2. Types of information

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) defines types of information, including Personal Information and Sensitive Information.

  • Personal Information means information or an opinion about an identified individual or a reasonably identifiable individual, whether the information is true or not and whether it is recorded in a material form or not.

  • Sensitive Information includes information about an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, criminal record, or health information. Sensitive Information will be used by us only for the primary purpose for which it was obtained, a directly related secondary purpose, or with your consent/legal requirement.

3. How we collect your Personal Information

  • We may collect Personal Information whenever you input such information into the Website or related app.

  • We may collect cookies from your computer to help customise your experience, though it is generally not possible to identify you personally from our use of cookies.

  • We collect Personal Information from you only, where reasonable and practicable. If we receive information from a third party, we will take steps to make you aware of it.

4. Purpose of collection

  • We collect Personal Information to provide the best service experience and keep in touch about business developments.

  • We customarily only disclose Personal Information to service providers who assist in operating the Website.

  • By using our Website, you consent to the receipt of direct marketing material. This will include a simple means to unsubscribe. We do not use sensitive Personal Information for direct marketing.

5. Security, Access and Correction

  • We store your Personal Information in a way that reasonably protects it from unauthorised access or misuse.

  • Personal Information in client files is generally kept for a maximum of 10 years to fulfil record-keeping obligations.

  • You may request access to or correction of your Personal Information under the Australian Privacy Principles 12 and 13. Please contact us in writing for such requests.

6. Complaint procedure

If you have a complaint regarding your privacy, please contact us using the details below. Complaints will be considered by Oliver Szymanski. If you remain dissatisfied, you may refer the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

7. Overseas transfer

Your Personal Information will not be disclosed to recipients outside Australia unless you expressly request it. If requested, the overseas recipient is not required to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.

8. How to contact us about privacy

If you have queries, seek access to your information, or have a complaint, you can contact us through:

Email: szymanskipsychology@gmail.com