Oceania Hypnotherapy Privacy Policy

Oceania Hypnotherapy adheres to the Australian Privacy Principles within the Privacy Act 1988. These govern how we collect, use, disclose, store secure and dispose of your personal information. A copy of the principles can be located at the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au 

Personal information is information or personal details that identify an individual. Examples of personal information collected during the treatment process include names, emails, addresses and phone numbers. Oceania collects your personal information for the primary purpose of providing our services. 

Hypnotherapists are required by law to release information when the client poses a risk to themselves or others. If they receive a court order or subpoena, they may be required to release some information. In such a case, the information released is limited to only what is necessary by law.  Personal information may also be disclosed to third parties where you consent to the use of disclosure. 

Oceania Hypnotherapy takes every precaution to safeguard your information but cannot guarantee that unauthorised access to electronic communications could not occur. We advise you to take precautions with regard to authorised and unauthorised access to any technology used in hypnotherapy sessions.

Oceania Hypnotherapy retains records of your hypnotherapy sessions and treatment plan which includes goals for your hypnotherapy. These records are kept to provide purpose and direction in your sessions. Records are retained electronically in an encrypted cloud server for a minimum of 7 years as required by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.