How we collect, use, and protect your personal information at Varizutonsu Drawing Academy
At Varizutonsu Drawing Academy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enrol in our courses, or interact with our services.
This policy complies with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our European users.
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
We may receive information about you from:
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:
Important: All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the specific services they provide to us.
We may disclose your information when required by law or to:
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate privacy protections.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information:
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information using industry-standard practices.
Under Australian privacy law and GDPR (where applicable), you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30 days).
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website.
If you connect your social media accounts or use social sharing features, information may be shared with those platforms according to their privacy policies.
Payment information is processed by third-party payment processors who maintain their own privacy policies and security standards.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it using industry-standard methods.
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
For users aged 13-18, we may require parental consent for certain activities and will handle their information with additional care and protection.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Varizutonsu Drawing Academy
Level 3, 123 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 9123 4567
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST
If you have concerns about our handling of your personal information, please contact us first. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and fairly.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with:
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.