Effective Date: 01/01/2024Last Updated: 28/0502025
Hydrofoil Academy Pty Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website **hydrofoilacademy.com** and use our services. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in the Privacy Act 1988(Cth), and this policy also meets Google’s requirements for data collection and use, including for Google Ads and Analytics.
---1. Information We CollectWe may collect the following types of personal information from you:
a. Information You Provide to Us* Full name* Email address* Phone number* Date of birth (for youth programs)* Billing and payment information* Emergency contact details (for camp/lesson registrations)* Any other information you voluntarily submit (e.g., through contact forms, bookings, or email)
b. Automatically Collected InformationWhen you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
* IP address* Browser type and version* Device type and operating system* Pages visited and time spent on our site* Referring site details (e.g., search engine links)* Cookie and tracking information
We use Google Analytics, Google Ads and other third-party tools to understand site usage and deliver relevant advertisements.---
2. How We Use Your Information**We use your information for the following purposes:
* To provide, manage, and improve our lessons, camps, and equipment services* To process bookings and payments* To respond to inquiries or provide customer support* To send you updates, promotional offers, and newsletters (with your consent)* To comply with legal obligations* For safety and insurance requirements* To improve website performance and tailor user experience
---3. Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesWe use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising. These technologies help us:
* Understand visitor behavior* Measure marketing effectiveness* Show ads based on your past visits to our website
You may opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting the [Google Ads Settings page](https://adssettings.google.com/). To learn more about how Google uses data, visit [Google’s Privacy & Terms](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites).
---4. Disclosure of Your InformationWe do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:
* Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)* Insurance or medical partners for safety reasons* Third-party analytics and advertising providers* Government authorities if required by law* Service providers who help us operate the site or deliver our services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
---5. Data SecurityWe take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. This includes:
* SSL encryption on our website* Secure payment processing* Access control to customer information* Regular system updates and staff training
---6. Your Rights and ChoicesYou have the right to:
* Access the personal information we hold about you* Request correction of inaccurate data* Withdraw consent or opt out of marketing communications* Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations)
To exercise these rights, please email us at **[moc.ymedacaliofordyh%40ofni](mailto:moc.ymedacaliofordyh%40ofni)**.
---7. Children’s PrivacyWe collect limited personal information from parents or legal guardians registering their children for camps or lessons. We do not knowingly collect data directly from children under 13 without parental consent.
---8. Third-Party LinksOur site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
---9. International UsersOur website is hosted in Australia. If you are accessing the site from outside Australia, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to Australia, where privacy laws may differ.
---10. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
---11. Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Hydrofoil Academy Pty Ltd2 Vickery AveRose Bay, 2029 NSW, AustraliaEmail: moc.ymedacaliofordyh%40olleh
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