Privacy Policy

Effective 1/10/2025

Blue Leader (business name of Ashley Belteky, ABN 16 154 401 730) of www.blueleader.com.au (“Website”) is committed to providing high-quality leadership training, resources, and information. This policy outlines our ongoing obligations regarding the management of your Personal Information. It is designed to inform you about the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your Personal Data.

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The National Privacy Principles govern how we collect, use, disclose, store, secure, and dispose of your Personal Information.

Definitions of Terms

Personal Information: Information that identifies an individual, such as name, email address, phone number, or business details.
Sensitive Information: Includes data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health information.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, and users of Blue Leader services, including interactions with the website, participation in courses, and engagement with the training app waitlist. By engaging with our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy and the Website Terms and Conditions.

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect Personal Information in several ways, including:

Subscribing to the training app waitlist via the website
Using contact or enquiry forms on the website
Completing our online leadership assessment
Registering for meetings, training or events
Engaging with Blue Leader on social media
Analytics and website usage data via cookies

You can manage your marketing preferences by unsubscribing from the waitlist communications, adjusting browser cookie settings, or contacting us directly.

Cookies and Website Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor website usage and improve user experience. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings; however, some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Data

We collect your Personal Information primarily to provide our services, respond to inquiries, and share updates via our mailing list. Additionally, we may use your information for related purposes, which include:

Managing waitlist registrations for the training app
Delivering requested products, services, or information
Responding to inquiries and providing support
Improving website and services
Preventing fraud or misuse of services
Legal compliance and record keeping

When we collect Personal Information, we will, where appropriate, explain why we are collecting it and how we plan to use it.

Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored securely to protect it from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Specific security measures include encryption and controlled access to data. We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with legal obligations.

When your information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify it, except for records we must keep for at least seven years as required by law.

Sensitive Information

We will only use Sensitive Information:

For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
For a secondary purpose directly related to the primary purpose
With your consent or as required or authorised by law

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed:

To third parties with your consent
Where required or authorised by law

We will notify you when your data is disclosed unless prohibited by law.

Social Media and Third-Party Websites

Interacting with us via social media or third-party websites is subject to their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your Personal Information.

Third-Parties

We generally collect your Personal Information directly from you. However, in some cases, we may receive information from third parties. We will take reasonable steps to ensure you are made aware of this.

We may engage third-party service providers to help us deliver services. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only for the specified purpose.

User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:

The right to access your information
The right to request corrections to your information
The right to request the deletion of your information

For details on how to exercise these rights, please refer to the contact section below.

Age of Consent

Using this website, you warrant that you are of the majority age in your state or territory. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of majority. If you are under the majority age, you must obtain parental or guardian consent before providing personal information or using our services.

Access to Your Personal Information

You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and request updates or corrections. If you wish to access your information, please contact us in writing. We will not charge any fees for access requests. For security purposes, identification may be required before releasing any requested information.

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will take the following steps:

Contain the Breach – Immediately take necessary steps to secure systems, prevent further unauthorised access, and identify affected data.
Assess the Risks – Evaluate the nature and extent of the breach, including the type of information involved and potential harm to individuals.
Notify Affected Individuals and Authorities – If required under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as soon as possible.
Implement Remediation Measures—Take corrective action to prevent future breaches, such as updating security protocols, enhancing encryption, or conducting staff training.
Review and Update Security Practices – Conduct an internal review to strengthen security controls and update policies as needed.

If you believe your Personal Information has been compromised, please contact us immediately using the contact details below.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy or your Personal Information, please contact us via our website contact form.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via our website or direct communication. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we manage your Personal Information.