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Effective Date: 22 August 2025

1. Introduction

Hobart Modern Hypnosis (“we”, “us”, “HMH”) is committed to protecting your privacy and managing personal information in a transparent and secure manner, in line with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information to:

  • Schedule, manage, and conduct hypnosis sessions and coaching.
  • Communicate with you regarding your appointments, inquiries, or content (e.g., articles, newsletters).
  • Improve our services and your experience on our website.

3. Types of Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone).
  • Demographic or lifestyle information (e.g., preferences, relevant background, session-related data).
  • Website usage data via cookies or analytics tools.

4. How We Collect Your Information

  • Direct Collection: When you fill out forms, book sessions, subscribe to articles, or reach out to us.
  • Automatically: We may collect website usage data (like pages visited or time spent) to enhance functionality and user experience.

5. Use and Disclosure of Information

  • We use your information for communicating, scheduling, and delivering our services.
  • We may share data with trusted third parties strictly as necessary (e.g., payment processors, website hosting services).
  • We do not sell or rent personal information.
  • If your information is transferred overseas (e.g., via cloud services), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar tools to collect information about your website usage (e.g., pages visited, browser type). This helps improve performance and personalise your experience. You can control or disable cookies via your browser—but please note this may affect site functionality.

Including clear information about cookies is considered best practice for transparency.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including through secure servers, confidential practices, and access controls. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

  • Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information. We may ask for proof of identity before providing access.
  • Complaints: If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, please contact us at [insert contact details]. If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

9. Notifiable Data Breaches

If a data breach is likely to cause serious harm, and we are covered by the Privacy Act, we will notify affected individuals and the OAIC promptly, in line with the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

10. Privacy Law and Possible Changes

While small businesses under a certain turnover may currently be exempt, reforms may expand obligations—particularly regarding exemptions and new privacy tort liabilities. We may update this policy as needed and encourage you to review it periodically.

11. International Visitors

If you’re accessing our services from outside Australia, note that applicable privacy laws may differ. We will handle your data in accordance with this Policy and applicable law.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal information, please contact:

Hobart Modern Hypnosis
176 Macquarie St Hobart
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 6108 9053