Website Privacy Policy
About this Website Privacy Policy
Felicity Holistic Care respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information in a fair, lawful, transparent and respectful way.
This Website Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information when you visit our website, use an online form, contact us online, subscribe to updates, interact with our digital content, or engage with our social media pages.
This policy is limited to our website and general online interactions. It is not intended to replace our participant privacy policy, staff privacy policy, clinical or support records procedures, NDIS documentation processes, incident management records, service agreements, recruitment privacy notices, or any specific collection notice we may give you when providing services.
Where this policy refers to “we”, “us” or “our”, it means Felicity Holistic Care. Where this policy refers to “you”, it means a visitor to our website or a person who interacts with us online.
Our privacy commitment
We aim to handle personal information consistently with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles and any other privacy, disability, health, child safety and online safety laws that apply to our activities.
We will take reasonable steps to:
- collect only the information we need for a lawful and clear purpose;
- explain why we collect information and how it will be used;
- protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure;
- respect privacy, dignity, choice and control;
- use accessible communication where practicable, including Easy Read information, interpreters or support people where appropriate;
- seek appropriate consent before using personal information in publications, communications, photographs, videos, testimonials, social media or website content;
- allow individuals to request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about them; and
- respond appropriately to privacy questions, concerns or complaints.
Information we may collect through our website
The information we collect depends on how you use the website.
If you only browse the website, we may collect limited technical and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, date and time of visit, referral source and general website analytics.
If you contact us through a website form, email, phone link, enquiry button, newsletter sign-up, event form, feedback form or similar online channel, we may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, suburb or postcode, organisation, relationship to Felicity Holistic Care, the nature of your enquiry, and any message or attachment you submit.
If your enquiry relates to services or support needs, you may choose to provide information about disability, health, family circumstances, accessibility needs or support preferences. This type of information may be sensitive information. We only ask you to provide sensitive information through the website when it is reasonably necessary for your enquiry, and we ask that you do not send detailed medical records, identity documents or highly sensitive material through general website contact forms unless we specifically request it through a secure process.
If you interact with our social media pages, we may see information that you make available through that platform, such as your public profile name, comments, messages, reactions, tags or posts. The social media platform will also handle your information under its own privacy policy and terms.
Information we do not need through general website use
Our general website is designed for information, contact and engagement. It is not intended to collect detailed participant records, health records, staff records, legal documentation, incident reports, medication information, behaviour support records, financial records, legal documents or identity verification documents.
Please do not upload or send another person’s personal information through our website unless you have authority to do so and it is relevant to the enquiry.
Our website and general enquiry forms are not emergency channels. If there is an immediate risk to life, health or safety, call 000. If you need urgent health, mental health, family violence, child safety or crisis support, contact the appropriate emergency or crisis service.
How we use website information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- respond to your enquiry or request;
- provide information about Felicity Holistic Care, our services, programs or community activities;
- manage referrals, expressions of interest or general service enquiries;
- send newsletters, updates or event information where you have subscribed or where we are otherwise permitted to do so;
- improve our website, accessibility, digital content and user experience;
- understand website traffic, page use and general visitor trends;
- maintain website security and prevent misuse;
- manage complaints, feedback, requests or privacy enquiries;
- obtain and manage consent for website content, media, testimonials or communications;
- meet legal, regulatory, insurance, audit, safeguarding or reporting obligations; and
- protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of individuals and the community.
We will not sell, rent or trade your personal information.
Digital media, photos, videos, stories and testimonials
We may publish digital content such as photos, videos, stories, testimonials, case studies, feedback, event images, website articles, newsletters or social media posts.
Where a person is identifiable, we will seek appropriate consent before collecting, recording or publishing that person’s image, voice, story or personal information. Consent should be informed, voluntary, specific and recorded in writing where appropriate.
Before using identifiable digital media, we will take reasonable steps to explain:
- what content will be collected or used;
- where it may appear, such as our website, social media, newsletters, reports or promotional material;
- the purpose of using the content;
- whether the person’s name or other identifying details will be used;
- that online content may be copied, shared or stored by others once published; and
- how consent can be withdrawn for future use.
If a person withdraws consent, we will take reasonable steps to stop future use of the relevant material and remove it from platforms we control where practicable. We may not be able to remove copies already downloaded, shared, cached, archived or published by third parties.
We will not knowingly publish sensitive information about a person, including disability, health information, support needs or family circumstances, unless the person or their authorised representative has given appropriate consent or the publication is otherwise permitted by law.
For children, young people and people who need decision-making support, we will seek consent from a parent, guardian, authorised representative or other legally appropriate person where required, and we will involve the person as much as practicable in a way they can understand.
Children and young people
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically to children.
If you are under 16, please do not submit personal information through our website unless your parent, guardian or another appropriate adult has agreed and is helping you.
If you are under 18 and wish to contact us about services, support, complaints or personal matters, we may ask for involvement from a parent, guardian, authorised representative, advocate or other appropriate adult, unless it is lawful and appropriate for us to deal with you directly.
If a parent, guardian or authorised representative contacts us about a child or young person, we will collect only the information reasonably necessary to respond to the enquiry or take the next appropriate step.
We do not knowingly use our website to target advertising to children, profile children for marketing purposes, or encourage children to provide unnecessary personal information.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child or young person without appropriate authority or without a valid reason, we will take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify that information, unless we are required or permitted by law to keep it.
Our website may link to social media platforms or external digital services. Some platforms may have age restrictions, including restrictions applying to users under 16. Those platforms are responsible for their own account rules, age assurance processes, privacy practices and terms of use.
Cookies, analytics and website technologies
Our website may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand website traffic, measure content performance and improve the user experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device. They help website’s function and can provide information about how visitors use a website. Cookies do not give us access to your device or to information you have not chosen to provide, but they may collect technical and usage information.
We may use:
- essential cookies needed for website operation and security;
- preference cookies that remember settings or choices;
- analytics cookies that help us understand website usage;
- embedded content cookies, such as those associated with videos, maps or social media content; and
- marketing or campaign measurement tools, where used, to understand engagement with our public communications.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Where third-party tools such as analytics, maps, videos or social media plug-ins are used, those third parties may collect information under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy settings and policies of those services.
Email updates and direct marketing
If you subscribe to updates, newsletters or event communications, we may use your contact details to send you relevant information about Felicity Holistic Care.
You can unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link, replying to the message, or contacting us directly.
Even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may still send administrative or service-related messages where necessary, such as responses to enquiries, privacy notices, safety information or important website updates.
Disclosure of information
We may disclose website-related personal information where reasonably necessary to:
- respond to your enquiry or request;
- connect you with the relevant Felicity Holistic Care team member;
- operate, host, secure, maintain or improve our website and digital systems;
- send newsletters or manage online communications;
- manage events, feedback, complaints or requests;
- obtain professional advice, such as legal, insurance, audit, information technology or compliance advice;
- work with trusted service providers who support our website, email, analytics, hosting, security, customer relationship management or digital communications;
- meet legal, regulatory, safeguarding, funding, reporting or law enforcement obligations;
- lessen or prevent a serious threat to life, health or safety; or
- act with your consent.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that service providers handle personal information appropriately and only for the purpose for which it was provided.
Some website, email, analytics, cloud, security or technology service providers may store or process information outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to protect personal information in line with applicable privacy requirements.
Security of personal information
We take reasonable physical, technical and administrative steps to protect personal information collected through the website from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
These steps may include access controls, secure systems, staff awareness, website security measures, password protection, system monitoring, service provider due diligence and internal privacy processes.
No website, email system or internet transmission is completely secure. Please use caution when sending information online, especially sensitive information. If you are unsure whether to submit information through the website, contact us first so we can advise on a more appropriate channel.
Retention and deletion
We retain website-related personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, maintaining records, meeting legal obligations, resolving disputes, managing consent, improving services or protecting safety.
When personal information is no longer required and we are not legally required to retain it, we will take reasonable steps to destroy it, delete it or permanently de-identify it.
Access, correction and privacy choices
You may contact us to request access to personal information we hold about you, or to ask us to correct information you believe is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading.
We will respond within a reasonable time. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before providing access or making changes. In limited circumstances, we may be unable to provide access or make a requested correction, for example where the law allows us to refuse. If that occurs, we will explain our reasons where appropriate.
You may also contact us to:
- withdraw consent for future use of your image, story, testimonial or digital media;
- unsubscribe from communications;
- ask us to delete website enquiry information where lawful and practicable;
- ask how your information has been used or disclosed; or
- raise a privacy concern or complaint.
Where lawful and practicable, you may interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym. However, this may limit our ability to respond to an enquiry, provide information, follow up a request, manage a complaint or connect you with services.
Privacy complaints
If you have a concern about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we can review and respond.
We will aim to acknowledge your complaint within a reasonable time and provide a response as soon as practicable. We may ask for further information so we can properly investigate the matter.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
Third-party websites and social media
Our website may include links to external websites, social media platforms, online resources, videos, maps, portals or third-party services.
Once you leave our website or interact with a third-party platform, that third party may collect and handle your information under its own privacy policy and terms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security or accessibility of external websites or platforms.
We recommend checking the privacy policy of any external website or platform before providing personal information.
Website usage guidance
To help protect your privacy and the privacy of others when using our website:
- do not use website forms for emergencies or urgent health, safety or support needs;
- do not upload another person’s personal information unless you have authority to do so;
- do not send detailed medical, health, identity, financial or legal documents through general website forms unless we specifically request them through a secure process;
- check that your contact details are accurate before submitting a form;
- use the unsubscribe option if you no longer want marketing or newsletter communications;
- review cookie and browser settings if you want to limit tracking technologies;
- take care when commenting on social media, as public posts may be visible to others; and
- contact us if you need information in a different format, such as Easy Read, interpreter-supported or another accessible communication format.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, legal requirements or organisational practices.
The current version will be published on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Use of Felicity Holistic Care Devices and Systems
If you access or use a Felicity Holistic Care device, system, account or network, your use is subject to our IT Systems, Device Use and Surveillance Notice, which explains our expectations and how monitoring, recording, auditing and retention may occur where lawful and reasonably required.
Contact us
For privacy questions, access or correction requests, consent withdrawal, website privacy concerns or complaints, please contact:
Felicity Holistic Care
Email: admin@felicitycare.com.au
Phone: 1300 589 176


