​www.alisonlaingva.com.au (the "Site") is owned and operated by Alison Laing.
You can contact Alison directly at alison@alisonlaingva.com.au.

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Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this Site. It covers:

• What personal data we collect

• How we use collected data

• Who has access to your data

• Your rights as a Site user

• Our cookie policy

This policy applies alongside the Site’s terms and conditions.

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Consent

By using this Site, you agree to the conditions in this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and storage of your data as outlined here.

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Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data relevant to the purposes described in this policy. We do not collect additional information without notifying you first.

 

Data you provide voluntarily:
When you perform certain actions on the Site, such as subscribing to the mailing list, you may provide:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Phone number

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How We Use Personal Data

The data collected is used only for the purposes stated in this policy or on the relevant Site page. Typical uses include:

• Communicating with you about services, updates, or offers

• Providing information you’ve requested

• Sending email newsletters (if you’ve subscribed)

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Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees & Contractors

Your data may be accessed by members of our organisation who reasonably need it to perform their work. All are bound by confidentiality obligations.

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Third Parties

We use trusted third-party services (such as Wix and MailerLite) to manage our website and email communications. These providers store your data securely and only for the purposes described in this policy.

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Other Disclosures

We do not sell or rent your data. We may disclose it only if:

• Required by law

• Required for a legal proceeding

• To protect our legal rights

• To a buyer or potential buyer if the business is sold

If you follow links to third-party sites, please note that we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

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How Long We Store Personal Data

We keep your data only as long as needed for its intended purpose. Examples:

• Mailing list data is kept until you unsubscribe

• Enquiry emails may be retained for up to 12 months, unless required for legal purposes

You will be notified if data must be kept longer than this.

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How We Protect Your Personal Data

We use strong encryption, secure servers, and access restrictions to protect your data. While we take all reasonable steps, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, so some risk remains.

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International Users

We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Where applicable, we also aim to meet requirements of the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international users.

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Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, the data will be deleted. Parents or guardians may contact us if they believe a child has provided personal data.

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Your Rights

You have the right to request:

• Access to the personal data we hold about you

• Correction of inaccurate data

• Deletion of your data (where applicable)

To make a request, contact alison@alisonlaingva.com.au.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or your local data protection authority.

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How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails.

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Cookie Policy

Cookies are small files stored on your browser to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

We use:

• Functional cookies – remember your selections

• Analytical cookies – track how the Site is used to improve performance

• Targeting cookies – tailor content to your preferences

• Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

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Modifications

We may update this policy from time to time. When updated, the “Effective Date” below will change. We recommend checking back periodically.

 

​Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests, please contact:
Alison Laing
Email: alison@alisonlaingva.com.au

Effective Date: 21st day of September, 2025