Privacy

Effective Date: 25/11/2025
Website: https://tbsss.org.au

Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School (“TBSSS”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, visitors, supporters, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

1.1 Information you provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal or billing address
Emergency contact information (for workshop participants)
Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers — we do not store full credit card numbers)
Enrolment or booking details
Correspondence sent to us (email, forms, enquiries)

1.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type, device information, operating system
Website usage data through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use your information to:

Manage enrolments, workshops, and events
Process payments and issue receipts
Communicate with you about classes, updates, schedules, and studio news
Respond to enquiries and provide support
Improve our website and services
Maintain safety and administrative records
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose information to:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email or cloud services)
Insurers or government agencies when required by law
Emergency contacts or authorities if a health or safety issue arises
Contractors or volunteers who assist in delivering our programs (bound by confidentiality)

Service providers may be located outside Australia (e.g., cloud hosting), but we take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the APPs.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve user experience
Analyse site traffic and performance
Support essential website functions

You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

Loss
Misuse
Unauthorised access
Modification or disclosure

Information is stored securely through reputable systems and service providers.

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time.
To do so, contact us using the details below. We will respond in line with the Australian Privacy Principles.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:

Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School
Email: admin@tbsss.org.au
Phone: 02 9565 4851
Website: https://tbsss.org.au
Address: 1A Clara St, Erskineville, NSW, 2043