Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions

Purpose Hypnotherapy is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information. This policy applies to employees, contractors, prospective and existing clients.

We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au

What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?

Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.

This Personal Information is obtained in many ways including interviews, correspondence, by telephone, by email, via our website www.purposehypnotherapy.com.au, from media and publications, and from third parties. We don’t guarantee website links or the policy of authorised third parties.

We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, providing information to our clients and marketing. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.

When we collect Personal Information we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.

Sensitive information will be used by us only:

• For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
• For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
• With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.

Third Parties

Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances, we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:

• Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
• Where required or authorised by law.

Security of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.

When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.

Access to your Personal Information

You may access the Personal Information we hold about you at any time. There might be certain circumstances where access could be denied, for example if the information released would have a big impact on the privacy of others or the progress of the individual within their treatment plan. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.

In order to protect your Personal Information, we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.

Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information

It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.

Policy Updates

This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.

Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries

If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us at:

info@purposehypnotherapy.com.au

 

Legal Disclaimer

Purpose Hypnotherapy and their staff assert with this legal disclaimer, that they make no warranty to the accuracy or reliability of any opinions, claims, recommendations or other information in this document, on this website or by email correspondence and, to the extent permitted by law. Purpose Hypnotherapy disclaims all liability and responsibility for any indirect or direct damage or loss which may be suffered by any recipient by relying on any content or exclusion from this document.

Purpose Hypnotherapy and their staff do not represent or guarantee the attached files be free from computer viruses or other defects. The attached files are only be used on the basis that the user takes full responsibility for any loss,damage or consequences as a direct or indirect result from use of the attached files. This website data and files are supplied for information purpose only.

 

Terms and Conditions

Confidentiality

Purpose Hypnotherapy will make every effort to keep your personal information private. If you wish to have information released, you will be required to sign a consent form before such information will be released. There are some limitations to confidentiality to which you need to be aware of. Your hypnotherapist may consult with a supervisor or other professional hypnotherapist in order to give you the best service. In this event where your hypnotherapist consults another hypnotherapist, no identifying information such as your name will be released.

By accepting this terms, I consent that Purpose Hypnotherpy may release information, as required by law, when the client poses a risk to themselves or others and in case of abuse to children or the elderly, or subpoena or court order is received. The release of information will be limited to only what is necessary by law.                                                                 I also release Purpose Hypnotherapy from any liability or claims that could be made against  them, concerning mental and or physical wellbeing during the treatment that has bee outlined and agree upon now, and in future.

Scope of Practice

I’m aware that Purpose Hypnotherapy is not a medical practitioner of any kind or a psychologist and understand that hypnosis can not ne a replacement for the advise or service of a psychiatrist, psychologist or medical doctor. Purpose Hypnotherapy hold the right to refuse or cease treatment or refer on at any time.

Participation

I give Purpose Hypnotherapy full permission to hypnotise me and use a combination of modalities, knowing that by my full participation in the process and by listening to my personalised recordings, I play a very important role in my overall success of the treatment.

Guarantee

I understand that by attending a minimum of 4 consecutive weekly sessions with Purpose Hypnotherapy there is a high success rate, but Purpose Hypnotherapy can not and does not guarantee results as the individual success depends on different factors that Purpose Hypnotherapy has no control over, including my desire and willingness for changes me.

Audio recordings

I give Purpose Hypnotherapy full permission to audio record the treatment session and the copyright over any copies distributed to me stays with Purpose Hypnotherapy.