Privacy policy
1. Introduction
Renegade First Aid (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information collected through our website and in the course of delivering our training services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our website or submitting an enquiry, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Information you provide directly:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organisation or employer name
- Course preferences or training requirements
- Any additional details you include in an enquiry form or communication with us
Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website or source
- General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
This automatic data is collected through Google Analytics and similar tools to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve our services.
3. How we use your information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to your training enquiries and providing quotes
- Communicating with you about course bookings, scheduling, and logistics
- Delivering first aid training services and issuing nationally accredited certificates
- Sending follow-up communications related to your training (e.g., certificate renewals)
- Improving our website, content, and user experience through analytics
- Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations, including requirements of our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) partner
We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to those listed above without your consent.
4. Sharing your information
We may share your personal information with the following third parties, only as necessary to deliver our services:
- ABC First Aid (RTO): As our registered training organisation partner, they receive participant details necessary for enrolment, assessment records, and the issuance of nationally accredited certificates under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
- Website hosting provider (Hostinger): Our website is hosted by Hostinger, which may process data as part of delivering hosting services.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised website usage data. Google may process this data on servers located outside Australia. For more information, see Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Legal or regulatory authorities: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data.
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember certain information.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., form submissions).
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymised.
Managing cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent — consult your browser’s help section for instructions.
6. Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Secure hosting with SSL/TLS encryption on our website
- Limiting access to personal information to authorised personnel only
- Using reputable third-party service providers with their own security measures in place
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
7. Retention of information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Training records may be retained for longer periods to comply with RTO regulatory requirements and to support certificate verification and renewal.
Enquiry form data that does not lead to a booking is typically deleted within 12 months of submission.
8. Your rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it
- Withdraw consent for us to use your information for specific purposes
- Lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to make a complaint about a privacy matter, please contact us:
Renegade First Aid Renee Katrina Dorrell 26 Shore Grove, Coburg North VIC 3058 Phone: 0422 082 934 Email: renee@renegadefirstaid.com.au
If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.