Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hi there! This website, www.kinesiologyforlife.com.au is owned and operated by Belinda Aditya 19870050076. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Message from Belinda

This document sets out my Privacy Policy. It describes how I collect and manage your personal information when you interact with this site. I take this responsibility very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal information is being handled, please do not hesitate to contact me.


I comply at all times with the Australian Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). I understand that visitors from the EU may access this site, so I also aim to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Through my professional membership with the ATMS, I have a legal requirement to comply with their Code of Conduct, as a Kinesiologist practitioner, please find this attached to my website if desired. Confirm this wording is ok.


Personal Information

If you engage with me through this website or choose to become my client. I will ask to collect the following kinds of personal information from you, including:

Your name and email address when you opt into my email

When you fill out my intake form through my booking system by Acuity Scheduling, I will ask for your Name, address, mobile, email address the personal information on what it is that you would like to work on with

Kinesiology or when you book an appointment via the phone or email.

Interests & Preferences

In relation to the services and content that I provide I:

May collect your opinion about future topics or services that may interest you

Information that allows me to tailor my content to what you are interested in learning more about and provide you with the best possible service I can.

I will use this information for your own benefit and to:

Provide you with relevant news and updates with my services

To improve my website and services I provide to youI will only collect your personal information with your consent.

My aim is to use your information for marketing purposed to provide you with information you are interested in. At all times you with have a choice to opt of any marketing you wish not to receive.

Collection and Use

I may collect your personal information by various means including:

  • an opt-in form for my mailing list

  • When you book online for a Kinesiology session, I will ask you for some personal information regarding what you would like Kinesiology to support you with

  • Cookies – here I will gather general information on how this site has been used, with information on date and time of visits, the pages viewed, the time spent on my site –

https://www.squarespace.com/cookie- policy?fbclid=IwAR0XXbzTjIcpvvAnkgPQ44s3vucvLgvYZ0hhKDK2Gegfua- lrMODEFIhBAY

I use this information to:

  • provide you with relevant news and updates about my services

  • for necessary administration or to confirm your Kinesiology Session

  • provide you with specific services at your request

  • provide you with a Newsletter

  • improve this website and the services I provide

I will only collect your personal information:

  • with your full awareness and consent, such as when you email me, tick a checkbox or fill in a form to provide me with your information

  • if I need it to provide you with information or services that you request

  • if I am legally required to collect it

  • for necessary administrative processes if you become my client

  • if I believe that I can demonstrate a legitimate interest in using your

  • data for marketing purposes, although I will always give you a choice to opt out

Sensitive Information

I understand that some personal information is particularly sensitive.

I will only collect sensitive information by methods that are reasonably secure, such as: through my intake form in Acuity Scheduling when you book an appointment

when you send me information in an email The reason why I collect this information is:

So that I can provide you with a Kinesiology session that you have requested to ensure that I am providing you with the most appropriate services
The sensitive information I will ask you to provide for this purpose may include:

  • your medical history

  • your goals and intentions for the Kinesiology session

  • your birth date

  • Sensitive Information for a Minor

Policy for Collecting sensitive information from minors:

Sensitive information may be collected from children under the age of 18 under the following circumstances:

  • in the presence of their parents with their parent or guardian’s full consent

All information collected from minors is securely stored in accordance with this privacy policy.

• Parents, guardians and carers of minors are requested to book the appointment on behalf of the minor under the age of 18.

An adult is required to accompany a minor for the duration of the Kinesiology session


Storage and handling of Sensitive information

I am committed to securely storing and handling your sensitive information.

Sensitive information is stored in a locked filing cabinet and on a password protected computer.

Only I the Kinesiologist practitioner responsible for your treatment will have access to your sensitive material.

I do not store sensitive information online or in the cloud.All archived sensitive information is securely destroyed after 7 years.

Professional Considerations

I am subject to the following regulations regarding the collection of personal information:

• As a Kinesiologist, I owe you a professional duty of confidentiality. I take this responsibility very seriously and will always strive to promote your best interests.
You may choose not to provide me with your personal information. However,

if you choose not to be completely honest with me, I may not be able to provide you with the services that you request.

I am legally required to identify my clients by collecting their name and address, and failure to provide this information means I cannot offer my services to you.

Use of Personal Information

Reasons why I may disclose your personal information include:

  • to provide you with the services you have requested

  • to send you information or to confirm your Kinesiology booking

Legal:

I will also disclose your information if required by law to do so or in circumstances permitted by the Privacy Act – for example, where I have reasonable grounds to suspect that unlawful activity, or misconduct of a serious nature, that relates to my functions or activities has been, is being or may be engaged in, and in response to a subpoena, discovery request or a court order.

If you have any concerns regarding the disclosure of your personal information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss this personally.

Disclosure:

I will use all reasonable means to protect the confidentiality of your personal information while in my possession or control. I will not knowingly share any of your personal information with any third party other than the service providers who assist me in providing the information and services I am providing to you. To the extent that I do share your personal information with a service provider, I would only do so if that party has agreed to comply with our privacy standards as described in this privacy policy. However, some of my service providers may be overseas and may not be subject to Australian Privacy Laws or compliant with GDPR. Please contact me if you have any concerns about the potential disclosure of your information.

Security

I take reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.

I will manage risks to your personal information by:

  • storing files securely

  • ensuring that only I have access to sensitive information

  • releasing information to service providers on a strictly need-to-know

  • basis and conducting regular audits of my security systems.

Your personal information may also be stored with a third-party provider, where it will be managed under their security policy.

Acuity Scheduling – https://acuityscheduling.com/privacy.php

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/legal/FB_Work_Privacy

Mailerlite - https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/security-statement

Gmail- https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

Squarespace - https://www.squarespace.com/privacyCombination of Information

From time to time I may combine information provided by you with information gathered from: Facebook, Google Analytics, Acuity Scheduling & Personal contact

If you do not wish this to occur, please contact me to let me know.

Access to Information

You can contact me to access, correct or update your personal information at any time. Unless I am subject to a confidentiality obligation or some other restriction on giving access to the information which permits me to refuse you access under the Privacy Act, and I believe there is a valid reason for doing so, I will endeavour to make your information available you within 30 days.

To commence the process, begin by sending an email requesting access to your information to Belinda at admin@kinesiologyforlife.com.au and I will endeavour to respond within 48 hours.

Feeling unsatisfied

If a breach of this Privacy Policy occurs, or if you wish to a request a change to your personal information, you may contact me by sending an email outlining your concerns to Belinda at admin@kinesiologyforlife.com.au and

I will endeavour to respond within 48 hours. I am more than happy to meet in person or talk over the phone if this is your preferred method of communication.

If you are not satisfied with my response to your complaint you may seek a review by contacting:

  • the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner using the information available at http://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy- complaints.

  • the health ombudsman in your state or territory.

Notification of Change

Please be advised that if I decide to change my Privacy Policy, I will post a copy of the revised policy on my website.

Notification of Breach

If I have reason to suspect that a serious data breach has occurred and that this may result in harm or loss to you, I will immediately assess the situation and take appropriate remedial action. If I still believe that you are at risk, I will notify the Office of the Information Commissioner and either notify you directly, or if that is not possible, publicise a notification of the breach on this website.

Kinesiology for Life - Privacy Policy Version February 2023

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