Privacy Policy

Shilleena’s Dance Academy values and respects the privacy of the people we deal with. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable privacy laws and regulations.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information. It outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.

What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?

Personal Information is information that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, medical information and dance experience. Device/usage data and preferences/consents may also be collected.

This Personal Information is obtained in many ways including but not limited to interviews, correspondence, telephone, email, surveys, Google forms, via our website www.shilleenasdanceacademy.com.au or social media channels and from third parties. We don’t guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties.

We only handle Personal Information to the extent reasonably required in the course of conduct of our business for the primary purpose of providing our services to you. Your Personal Information may also be used to improve the quality of the services we offer and for marketing and research purposes. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure.

When we collect Personal Information we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.

You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing and/or using the ‘unsubscribe’ feature of our email correspondence.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.

If we collect your sensitive information, we will disclose it only with your consent, if it is necessary to prevent a serious and imminent threat to life or health, or as otherwise required or authorised by law, and we take appropriate measures to protect the security of this information.

You do not have to provide us with Sensitive Information. Where possible, the option to interact with us anonymously or by using a pseudonym will be offered. In some cases, if you choose not to provide Sensitive or Personal Information we may not be able to provide you with our services or otherwise interact with you.

Third parties

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may receive information through third parties or publicly available sources. In such cases we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.

For example, we may collect your personal information from our syllabus providers for the purpose of assessment and training.

Disclosure of Personal Information to third parties

We may disclose Personal Information to third parties in accordance with this Policy in circumstances where you would reasonably expect us to disclose this information. For example, we may disclose Personal Information to administration assistants or marketing personnel, our professional services advisors and/or where required or authorised by law.

Links to third party sites

Shilleena’s Dance Academy’s website may contain links to other websites we do not operate. If you click a link to access a third-party website, Personal Information may be collected by that third party website. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the content or privacy practices of any third-party provider or website, and we are not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of any third-party provider or website. Third party providers/websites are responsible for informing you about their own privacy practices and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This includes both physical and technological measures such as passwords and SSL encryption.

Personal Information is not held by us for longer than reasonably necessary or required by law. In most cases, this means Personal Information will be retained for 10 years unless required to comply with applicable laws, for example record-keeping obligations. After this time, all records will be destroyed.

Maintaining the quality of your Personal Information

It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your Personal Information is accurate and complete. If your Personal Information changes, or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and continue to provide quality services to you.

Access to your Personal Information

If you wish to access the Personal Information we hold about you to update and/or correct it, please make a request by contacting us directly and we will respond as soon as is practically possible. Please note we may require proof of your identity and full details of your request before we can disclose any information.

Online Activity

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Shilleena’s Dance Academy website and may include your device's Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When you access the website by or through a mobile device, we may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device's unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect additional information your browser sends whenever you visit this website.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

This website uses cookies which are small files that transfer to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s systems to recognise your browser and capture and remember certain information.

We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits, keep track of which resources you’ve downloaded, compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future and provide personalised content based on your industry and interests.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our website. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.

You can opt-out of having your activity on the website available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Privacy Policy complaints and enquiries

If you have a question or concern in relation to our Privacy Policy please contact us at:

PO Box 29 Camp Hill Qld 4153
Email: sda@shilleenasdanceacademy.com.au
Phone: 0439 763 082

If you are not satisfied with our response to a complaint, you have the right to contact the Office of Australian Information Commissioner to lodge a complaint.

This policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.

This policy was last reviewed and updated on 18 November 2025.