Effective Date: 06 July 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the website operated by Russell Sturgess (russellsturgess.com.au) and outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. What We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you:
    •    Sign up for a course, session, or newsletter
    •    Fill out a form on our website
    •    Contact us via email or social media
    •    Access content through our programs

The types of personal information we may collect include:
    •    Name
    •    Email address
    •    Phone number

    •    Postal address
    •    Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)
    •    Any information you choose to share with us in forms or communications

2. Why We Collect It

We collect and use your information to:
    •    Provide and deliver our programs and services
    •    Communicate with you (including responding to enquiries)
    •    Send relevant updates, content, and offers

    •    Send physical materials
    •    Improve the website and user experience
    •    Meet any legal obligations

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal information is stored securely through trusted platforms (e.g. email marketing tools, payment processors, learning portals) with encryption and password protection.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers to process payments, host our courses, or send emails. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to handle your data securely.

Examples of third-party tools we may use include:
    •    Stripe / PayPal (for payments)
    •    Active Campaign (for emails)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked to from our site.

5. Cookies & Website Analytics

We may use cookies and tracking tools to enhance your experience and understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookies help us:
    •    Remember user preferences
    •    Analyse site traffic and usage
    •    Improve performance and content

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

6. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:
    •    Access and correct your personal information
    •    Withdraw consent to receive marketing emails
    •    Request deletion of your data (where possible under the law)

To request access, update, or removal of your data, please contact:
russellsturgess@me.com

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. We recommend reviewing it periodically.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about your privacy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

russellsturgess@me.com
www.russellsturgess.com.au/contact