Thank you for visiting veronicamarin.com.au. I respect your privacy and follow the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This policy explains what information I collect, why I collect it, and how I keep it safe.

1. What information I collect

I may collect personal information when you use this website or contact me. This includes:

Information you give me

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your phone number

• Any information you send through the contact form or email

• Information shared as part of my professional supervision services (see section 10)

Information collected automatically

• IP address

• Browser type

• Website pages visited

• Dates and times you accessed the site

• Cookies (small files that help the site work smoothly)

I only collect information where it is reasonably necessary for my work, in line with the APPs.

2. Why I collect your information

I use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide services you have asked for

• Book and deliver supervision sessions

• Improve the website

• Send updates if you have asked to receive them

• Meet my obligations under the APPs

I do not sell your personal information.

3. Cookies

Cookies help the website function properly and help me understand how visitors use it.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

4. When information may be shared

I may share your information only when:

• It is necessary to deliver a service (e.g., using trusted providers such as website hosting or email services), or

• I am legally required to do so

I do not share your information for marketing purposes.

5. Storage and security

I take reasonable steps, as required by the APPs, to keep your information secure, including:

• Secure digital storage

• Restricted access

• Using reputable service providers

Information is kept only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

6. Third-party services

My website may link to other sites or use trusted third-party services.
These services have their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Your rights under the APPs

You can:

• Request access to the personal information I hold about you

• Ask for corrections to any inaccurate information

• Ask how your information is being used

• Make a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached

To do any of these, please contact me using the details below.

8. How I handle sensitive information

Some information shared with me may be considered sensitive information under the APPs.
I only collect sensitive information with your consent or when required by law, and I take extra care with how it’s stored and used.

9. Children and young people

My website is for adults working with children, young people and families, and I do not knowingly collect information from children without consent from a parent or guardian.

10. Information related to supervision and consulting services

If you engage me for professional supervision, I may collect information such as:

• Your role and practice context

• Themes or concerns you raise in supervision

• Reflections and goals you discuss

• Brief notes I keep to support ongoing sessions

Supervision conversations are private and handled in line with the APPs.

I only use supervision-related information to:

• Deliver supervision and support your professional development

• Maintain brief, secure notes for continuity

• Meet ethical and professional obligations

I will not share information from supervision with your employer or anyone else unless:

• You give explicit permission, or

• There is a serious risk of harm, or

• I am legally required to do so

Supervision notes are stored securely.

11. Contact me

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Veronica Marin
Email: veronicamarinsw@gmail.com

12. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted here with the updated date.