Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Clifton School of Arts (CSA) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information when you interact with us through our website or in person.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

The personal information we collect may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal or billing address
• Payment details (for purchases, donations, or memberships)
• Event or ticket registration information
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide via forms, email, or in person

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you have given express consent.

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect your personal information through:

• Our website forms (e.g. contact forms, event registration)
• Email or phone correspondence
• Newsletter sign-ups
• Ticketing platforms
• In-person interactions at events or the CSA venue
• Third-party services (e.g. payment processors), where applicable

4. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

• Respond to enquiries or requests
• Manage bookings, memberships, and events
• Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will not use your personal information for direct marketing unless you have given us permission.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share your personal information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or delivering services, such as:

• Payment processors
• Email marketing providers (e.g. Mailchimp)
• Ticketing or booking platforms
• Event partners or collaborators (only where necessary)

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with privacy laws.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes:

• Secure servers and platforms
• Regular software updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorised personnel only

While we strive to protect your information, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. To do so, please contact us at artsclifton@gmail.com.

We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and may require identity verification.

8. Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve your browsing experience. These may collect non-personally identifiable data such as:

• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Referring site
• Device type

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the date of the most recent revision noted at the top.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Clifton School of Arts
338 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Clifton NSW 2515
artscliftonnsw@gmail.com | 0437 576 251

ABN: 44 971 286 672