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
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal or billing address
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Emergency contact information (for workshop participants)
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Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers — we do not store full credit card numbers)
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Enrolment or booking details
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Correspondence sent to us (email, forms, enquiries)
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type, device information, operating system
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Website usage data through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use your information to:
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Manage enrolments, workshops, and events
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Process payments and issue receipts
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Communicate with you about classes, updates, schedules, and studio news
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Respond to enquiries and provide support
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Improve our website and services
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Maintain safety and administrative records
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose information to:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email or cloud services)
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Insurers or government agencies when required by law
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Emergency contacts or authorities if a health or safety issue arises
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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:
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Improve user experience
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Analyse site traffic and performance
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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:
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Loss
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Misuse
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Unauthorised access
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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