Introduction
Tamar Valley Steiner School respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website.
This policy is intended to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
What personal information we collect
We may collect personal information that you provide when interacting with this website, including:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Information provided in enquiry messages
• Information submitted through enrolment or application forms
When completing enrolment or enquiry forms, additional information may be collected that is necessary for school administration and student enrolment.
How information is collected
Personal information may be collected when you:
• submit an enquiry or contact form
• complete an enrolment enquiry or application
• email or otherwise contact the school
• interact with features of the website
Some forms on this website are provided through EnrolHQ, a secure online enrolment platform used by the school to manage enquiries and enrolments.
When you submit information through these forms, your information is processed through the EnrolHQ system.
Third-party enrolment platform
Enrolment enquiries, contact forms and application forms on this website are managed through EnrolHQ.
Information submitted through these forms is transmitted to and stored within the EnrolHQ platform. The handling of personal information within that system is governed by the privacy and security practices of EnrolHQ.
Users submitting information through those forms may also be subject to EnrolHQ’s own privacy policies which can be viewed at: https://www.enrolhq.com.au/privacy/
How we use personal information
Personal information collected through this website may be used to:
• respond to enquiries
• provide information about the school and its programs
• process enrolment enquiries or applications
• communicate with prospective or current families
• administer school services
We only collect and use personal information where it is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
Sensitive information
Schools may collect sensitive personal information where necessary for student welfare, education and administration.
Sensitive information may include matters such as health information, learning support requirements or other relevant personal circumstances.
Such information will only be collected where reasonably necessary and will be handled with appropriate care and confidentiality.
Website analytics and cookies
At present, this website does not use analytics or advertising tracking services.
In the future, the school may implement website analytics tools such as Google Analytics to help understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.
Analytics tools typically collect information such as:
• pages visited
• time spent on the site
• general geographic region
• device and browser information
This information is generally collected in aggregated form and does not identify individuals.
If analytics tools are implemented, this policy will continue to apply to how such information is handled.
Server logs and technical information
Like most websites, our web server may automatically record certain technical information when you visit the site. This may include:
• IP address
• browser type
• operating system
• referring website
• pages accessed
This information is used for security, troubleshooting and website maintenance purposes.
Security of personal information
The school takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
This includes:
• use of secure website connections (HTTPS)
• restricted access to school administrative systems
• use of secure third-party platforms for enrolment management
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Access and correction of personal information
Individuals may request access to personal information held by the school and may request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated.
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
Privacy enquiries and complaints
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact the school.
Tamar Valley Steiner School
378a St Leonards Road, St Leonards 7250
036711 3238
admin@tamarvalleysteiner.tas.edu.au
If you are not satisfied with the response to a privacy complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the school’s practices, legal requirements or website functionality.
The current version will always be available on this website.
Last updated 18 March 2026