Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17/04/2026
This Privacy Policy outlines how The Anchored Heart collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Identity information: name, email address, phone number
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Client information: information shared during mentoring or Havening sessions
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Payment information: billing details (processed securely via Stripe)
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Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for our services.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information through:
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Website forms (e.g., contact forms, booking forms)
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Direct communication (email, phone, social media)
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Session notes (during Mentoring or Havening sessions)
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Payment processing platforms
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Cookies and analytics tools on our website
3. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and use your personal information to:
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Provide Mentoring and Havening services & for gatherings
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Communicate with you about bookings, services, and updates
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Process payments
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Improve our website and services
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Meet legal and regulatory requirements
4. Sensitive Information
Due to the nature of these services, you may choose to share sensitive personal information (e.g., emotional wellbeing, personal history).
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This information is only collected with your consent
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It is treated with strict confidentiality
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It is only used to support your sessions and wellbeing
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may disclose your information to:
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Payment providers (e.g. Stripe)
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IT service providers (e.g., website hosting, email platforms)
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Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. These steps may include:
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Secure password-protected systems
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Encrypted payment processing
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Limited access to personal data
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Storage of Information
Your personal information may be stored:
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Electronically (secure cloud systems, email platforms)
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In written notes (stored securely)
We retain information only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes.
8. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete
To do so, please contact us using the details below.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to:
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Improve user experience
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Track website performance and usage
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
The Anchored Heart
hello@theanchoredheart.co