Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Company Information

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Southern Horizons Academy. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our students, parents, and staff. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with Australian privacy laws.

Company: Southern Horizons Academy
Address: 15 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9654 7312

2. Data Collection and Processing

We collect personal data that is necessary for us to provide educational services effectively. This may include contact details, identification documents, academic records, health information, and other relevant data.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The data we collect is used to facilitate education services, manage school administration, communicate with parents and guardians, comply with legal obligations, and ensure student welfare.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on consent provided by students or their guardians, contractual necessity for educational services, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests pursued by Southern Horizons Academy.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Your personal data may be shared with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering educational services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.

6. Data Transfer to Third Countries

Your personal data may be transferred to countries outside Australia only when necessary for school activities or legal compliance. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

7. Storage Duration

Your personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. User Rights

Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data.
Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Restriction: You can request restriction on the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured format.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.

9. Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing your personal data. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

10. Right to Complain

If you believe that we have breached your privacy rights, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

11. Data Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9654 7312

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time in response to changes in legal requirements or our practices. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.