Privacy Policy
Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia Privacy Policy
The Howard Fine Acting Studio is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.
We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of 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 or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.
This Personal Information is obtained in several ways, including when you make a booking or purchase through our website, complete a contact form, apply for a class, or email us directly. We may also collect non-personally identifiable information, such as your browser type, operating system, pages visited on our site, and the referring website, to analyse trends and enhance your experience. Please note that we do not guarantee the privacy policies of authorised third-party links.
We collect your Personal Information primarily to provide our services to you and for marketing purposes. Additionally, we may use your Personal Information for related secondary purposes where you would reasonably expect such use. You can unsubscribe from our mailing or marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.
When we collect Personal Information, we will, where appropriate, explain why we are collecting the information and how we intend to use it.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinions about an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union memberships, criminal records, or health information.
Sensitive information will only be used:
For the primary purpose for which it was obtained;
For a secondary purpose directly related to the primary purpose;
With your consent; or
Where required or authorised by law.
Third Parties
Where reasonable and practicable, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances, we may be provided with information by third parties. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may be disclosed in the following circumstances:
To third parties with your consent;
Where required or authorised by law; and
To third-party service providers who assist us with services such as analytics, website hosting, or email delivery. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the agreed purpose.
Social Media and Reviews
When you tag the Howard Fine Acting Studio on social media, we may interpret this as permission to share and repost your content. Similarly, if you leave a review for the studio, we may share it on our platforms to promote our services.
When photography or video is taken at the studio, we will make reasonable efforts to notify participants and provide an opportunity for individuals to express limitations on usage. Any marketing material created will align with our commitment to showcasing the vibrant, creative environment of the studio. If you have concerns about the use of your image or content, please contact us, and we will address your concerns, including removing material where appropriate.
Security of Personal Information
Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Access to Your Personal Information
You may request access to the Personal Information we hold about you to update or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. To access your information, please contact us in writing. We will not charge you for access requests.
To ensure your privacy, we may require identification before releasing requested information.
Maintaining the Quality of Your Personal Information
It is important to us that your Personal Information is accurate and up-to-date. If you find that the information we hold is not current or correct, please notify us as soon as possible so we can update our records.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time and is available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: admin@howardfinestudio.com.au