​bluesky breathers (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to handling your personal information with care and transparency. We follow the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and other relevant Victorian and Commonwealth laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you interact with our website, attend events, or use any of our services (“Services”).

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By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

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We may collect personal information about you in several ways:

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a) Information You Provide Directly

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• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, postal address.

• Registration and profile information: if you sign up for updates, classes, or programs, you may provide details such as name, email, phone number, or payment preferences.

• Communications: if you contact us by email, phone, or forms on our website, we may collect the information you provide, including attachments or message content.

• Payment information: payments for services and events are processed via secure third-party providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal). We do not store or have direct access to your card details.
   

b) Information Collected Automatically

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When you interact with our Services, we may collect:

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• Device details: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.

• Usage information: pages viewed, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, links clicked.

• Cookies and tracking data: see section 4 below.
   

c) Information from Third Parties

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• If you connect with our Services via third-party platforms (e.g. social media or booking platforms), we may receive limited personal information such as your profile name, email, or photo.
   

 

2. How We Use Your Information

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We use your personal information for purposes including:

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• To provide, maintain, and improve our Services.

• To process bookings, transactions, and payments.

• To personalise your experience and provide relevant content.

• To communicate with you, including responding to enquiries, sending newsletters, and providing event updates.

• To send you marketing materials (where consent has been provided, or as permitted by law).

• To understand and analyse how our Services are used and improve their performance.

• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing (International Visitors)

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For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under these legal bases:

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• Your consent.

• Contractual necessity (e.g. to deliver services you request).

• Compliance with legal obligations.

• Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our services, ensuring security).

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to:

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• Operate and secure our website.

• Remember your preferences.

• Analyse site traffic and improve functionality.

• Provide relevant marketing.
   

Types of cookies we may use include:

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• Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Services to work.

• Functional cookies: remembering preferences such as language or login details.

• Performance/analytics cookies: monitoring site usage to improve performance.
   

You may block or delete cookies via your browser settings, though some Services may not function properly.

 

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

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We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:

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• Service providers and vendors: such as IT, analytics, and payment processors who assist in delivering our Services.

• Analytics partners: such as Google Analytics, to better understand usage trends.

• Legal obligations: where required by law, regulation, or court order.

• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets.

• With your consent: where you have agreed to specific disclosures.

 

6. International Transfers

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Our Services are hosted in Australia. If you are accessing from outside Australia, your data will be transferred to and processed in Australia. For EEA visitors, we use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) when transferring data internationally.

 

7. Retention of Information

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We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, personal information is securely destroyed or de-identified.

 

8. Security of Your Information

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We take reasonable steps to protect personal information using physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

9. Your Rights and Choices

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Australian Privacy Rights

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You have the right to:

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• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Opt out of direct marketing at any time by following unsubscribe links or contacting us directly.
   

European Privacy Rights (for EEA visitors)

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In addition to the above, you may:

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• Request deletion, restriction, or portability of your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for processing at any time.

• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
   

We may require identity verification before fulfilling requests.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

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Our Services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

 

11. Third-Party Links

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Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “effective date.” Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website.

 

13. Contact Us

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If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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bluesky breathers

Email: blueskybreathers@gmail.com

Website: www.blueskybreathers.com

Location: Victoria, Australia

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Updated on: 23 September 2025

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Please check this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.