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Privacy Policy

Old Bar Community Preschool is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the children, families, staff, and community members we work with. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the operation of our preschool and the care and education of children. This may include:

  • Child and family contact details

  • Emergency contacts

  • Medical and health information

  • Enrolment and attendance records

  • Payment and billing information

  • Photographs and observations of children (with consent)

  • Website enquiry information (such as name, email, phone)

We only collect information that is relevant to providing our service.

How We Collect Information
Information is typically collected:

  • Through enrolment forms and parent communications

  • During meetings or conversations with families

  • Via our website contact forms

  • Through government or regulatory requirements

  • From authorised third parties where required (with consent where applicable)
     

Why We Collect and Use Information
We collect and use personal information to:

  • Provide high-quality education and care

  • Ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of children

  • Communicate with families

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

  • Manage enrolments and administration

  • Improve our services and programs

We will only use personal information for the purpose for which it was collected, or as permitted by law.

Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. This includes:

  • Secure digital storage systems

  • Password protection

  • Locked filing systems for hard copy records

  • Access limited to authorised staff

We retain information only as long as required by legislation and regulatory requirements.

Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not share personal information unless required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Work with authorised government or regulatory bodies

  • Support the health, safety, or wellbeing of a child

  • Work with professionals supporting a child (with family consent where required)

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Website and Cookies
Our website may collect basic, non-identifying information such as browser type or pages visited to help us improve the user experience. If contact forms are used, the information provided will only be used to respond to your enquiry.

Access and Correction
Families and individuals may request access to their personal information and request corrections if needed.
To do so, please contact us using the details below.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Old Bar Community Preschool
📍 2A Bryan St, Old Bar NSW
📞 (02) 6553 7817
📧 admin@oldbarpreschool.com.au

Policy Review
This Privacy Policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains current and compliant with legislation.

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