TRANSIT DANCE PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
Transit Dance is committed to protecting the privacy of students, staff and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles and other applicable legislation.
By engaging with Transit Dance, you acknowledge the collection and handling of personal information as outlined in this policy.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy ensures that personal information collected by Transit Dance is handled responsibly, transparently and securely.
It applies to individuals associated with Transit Dance, including students, prospective students, staff, alumni, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders.
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Transit Dance collects personal information reasonably necessary for the administration and delivery of our programs, services and operations.
This may include contact details such as name, address, email address and phone number; application and enrolment information including course details, qualifications and attendance records; academic records and progress reports; payment and financial transaction information; emergency contact and health information where required for safety and welfare purposes; and visitor and sign-in information, including photographic verification collected upon entry for security and compliance purposes.
We may collect personal information directly from you through application and enrolment forms, digital platforms, correspondence and interactions with Transit Dance staff.
USE OF INFORMATION
Transit Dance may use personal information to communicate with you about courses, events, activities, products and opportunities relevant to your engagement with Transit Dance; manage applications, enrolment, timetabling and attendance; maintain academic and student records; provide health, safety, wellbeing and student support services; verify information with government bodies where required for benefits, reporting or compliance purposes; maintain the safety and security of Transit Dance premises; and maintain relationships with graduates and alumni.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Transit Dance may disclose personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary for our operations or where required or authorised by law.
This may include Commonwealth, State or other government bodies; Registered Training Organisations, education providers and organisations involved in the delivery or administration of Transit Dance programs; third-party service providers engaged to provide administrative, technology, financial, communications or support services; and other parties where you have provided consent or where disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by law.
If you have concerns regarding the disclosure of your personal information, please contact admin@transitdance.com.au.
DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION
Transit Dance takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, interference, modification or disclosure.
These measures may include secure information systems, restricted access controls and the regular review of security practices.
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil operational, administrative, regulatory or legal requirements. When information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or de-identified where appropriate.
Visitor sign-in information, including photographic verification, is generally retained for a maximum of 90 days and automatically deleted unless required for legal, security or compliance purposes.
ACCESS TO AND CORRECTION OF INFORMATION
You may request access to personal information Transit Dance holds about you and request correction of information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
Requests should be submitted to admin@transitdance.com.au.
Transit Dance will handle requests in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and may require reasonable proof of identity before providing access to or amending personal information.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT
Transit Dance manages personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained within the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Subject to applicable law, individuals have rights relating to how their personal information is collected, used, disclosed and maintained.
These include the right to understand why personal information is being collected and how it may be used, the right to request access to and correction of personal information, and the ability to opt out of certain uses or disclosures where applicable.
COMPLAINTS AND ENQUIRIES
If you believe Transit Dance has breached your privacy or mishandled your personal information, you may submit a privacy complaint by emailing admin@transitdance.com.au or calling (03) 9376 0516.
Transit Dance will review privacy complaints and respond in accordance with its internal procedures and applicable privacy legislation.
POLICY UPDATES
Transit Dance may review and update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to applicable laws, regulatory requirements, technology and operational practices.
The current version of this Privacy Policy will be made available through the Transit Dance website.
RELATED POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS
This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with other relevant Transit Dance policies and procedures, including the Child Safe Policy, Student Code of Conduct, Teacher Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures Policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For enquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, requests relating to your personal information or privacy complaints, contact Transit Dance at admin@transitdance.com.au or (03) 9376 0516.