Privacy
Your privacy is important to us.
This privacy statement details the type of information Emanuel Woollahra Preschool collects, how we may use it and how you can amend it if necessary.
It relates to the web pages and services provided by Emanuel Woollahra Preschool.
Collection, maintenance, disclosure of certain personal information is governed by the Privacy Act and other legislation.
The Preschool may, from time to time, review and update this Privacy Policy to take account of new laws and technology or changes to the preschool's operations and practices and procedures.
By accepting this Privacy Policy you expressly consent to our use and disclosure of your personal information in the manner prescribed in this Policy.
In some cases where the preschool requests personal information about a pupil or parent, if the information requested is not obtained, the preschool may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of the pupil.
If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy you can contact us via the Contact Us link on this website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal details relating to you such as your name, date of birth, email address, postal address and contact phone number(s).
We may also collect information relating to pupils and parents and/or guardians before, during and after the course of a pupil's enrolment at our preschool;
Other information collected may relate to job applicants, staff members, volunteers and contractors.
Why is this information collected?
We collect this personal information to assist us in providing the best possible service for parents and students.
The primary purpose of collection of parent/student information is to enable the preschool to provide the best possible schooling for the pupil throughout the period the pupil is enrolled at the preschool.
How We Use Your Information
Emanuel Woollahra Preschool will use the personal information it collects from you for the primary purpose of maintaining accurate Preschool records.
We may use your contact details to send you information about our preschool, including material such as information regarding our curriculum and services.
The information is used:
- For day-to-day administration
- To keep parents informed about matters relating to their child's schooling, through correspondence and newsletters
- For the educational, social and medical well being of students
- To seek donations and assistance with Preschool promotions when necessary
- To satisfy the Preschool's legal obligations
We treat the information collected from you as strictly confidential.
Other than as set out in this Privacy Policy, we will not reveal, disclose, sell, distribute, rent, share or pass your information on to any third parties, other than those who are contracted or supply services to Emanuel Woollahra Preschool.
The exception to this is where Emanuel Woollahra Preschool is required by law to provide your information.
We may use personal information about you to analyse site usage or to improve site content.The exception to this is where Emanuel Woollahra Preschool is required by law to provide your information.
We may use personal information about you to analyse site usage or to improve site content.
Disclosure
The Preschool may in some circumstances disclose personal information to:
- Another school (in case of transfer);
- Government departments;
- Community organisations;
- Medical practitioners;
- People providing services to the Preschool, specialist visiting teachers, coaches;
- Recipients of preschool publications, like newsletters and magazines;
- Parents; and
- Those you authorise the preschool to disclose information to.
Security
Emanuel Woollahra Preschool takes all reasonable security measures to protect personal information from loss, unauthorised access, destruction, misuse, modification or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us or receive from our online products or services. Therefore these activities are conducted at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we will use our best efforts to ensure its security.
The information we receive from you is kept in a secure environment accessed only by authorised Emanuel Woollahra Preschool staff.
Emanuel Woollahra Preschool does not sell personal information to outside companies.
How Is Information Collected?
Personal information is generally collected through an application, registration, enrolment or subscription form. Occasionally personal information is collected through a questionnaire or survey.
Staff Members
The preschool collects personal information about staff members to assist in making employment decisions, assess qualifications and determine suitability for staff positions.
Job Applicants & Contractors
The preschool's primary purpose of collection of personal information in relation to job applicants and contractors, is to assess qualifications for employment.
Volunteers
The preschool may also obtain personal information about volunteers who assist in the preschool's functions or conduct associated activities.
Fundraising & Marketing
Personal information held by the preschool may be disclosed to an organisation that assists in the preschool's fundraising.
Also, preschool publications, like newsletters and magazines, which include personal information, may be used for marketing purposes.
Quality Maintenance
Emanuel Woollahra Preschool will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information it collects and uses is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
Emanuel Woollahra Preschool will let individuals see information held about them and correct any errors or omissions.
It is Emanuel Woollahra Preschool's policy from time to time to delete or dispose of information about you when it is no longer needed or no longer a legal requirement for the information to be kept.
Access to Personal Information
To gain access to your personal information you can contact Emanuel Woollahra Preschool via the Contact Us section contained on this site.
Your personal information may be updated, amended or removed upon request.
Depending on the nature of the request we may ask you to put your request in writing and sign an enquiry form, which will be sent to you.
Please note there may be occasions when access is denied, if it is deemed the information would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, or may result in a breach of the preschool's duty of care to the pupil.
Privacy Policy Changes
Emanuel Woollahra Preschool reserves the right to modify or amend its Privacy Policy from time to time. Users will be notified of any changes through the website or direct mail.
Enquiries
If you would like further information about the way the preschool manages the personal information it holds, please contact the director t: 02 9363 1809 or by email through the Contact Us section of this website.