The Edge Academy is committed to protecting the privacy of all users, particularly students and young people. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum personal information necessary to provide the Platform's features. The categories of information we may collect are set out below.
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Name, email address, login method | Creating and managing your account; authentication |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, chapters read, bookmarks saved, progress records | Providing personalised study features; improving the Platform |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device type, session data | Platform security, performance monitoring, and analytics |
| Communications | Messages sent to us via contact forms | Responding to enquiries and providing support |
We do not collect sensitive information (as defined in the Privacy Act 1988) such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, or financial information.
2How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, or for directly related purposes, including:
Providing the Platform
Delivering study content, managing your account, and enabling features such as bookmarks and reading progress.
Improving the Platform
Analysing usage patterns to improve content quality, navigation, and user experience.
Communications
Responding to your enquiries and sending service-related notifications (not marketing without consent).
Security and Compliance
Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or security threats; complying with legal obligations.
3Children's Privacy
The Edge Academy is designed for use by secondary school students, including those under 18 years of age. We take the privacy of young users very seriously and apply additional protections accordingly.
- •We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
- •We do not use student data for advertising, marketing, or commercial profiling purposes.
- •We do not sell, rent, or share student personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
- •Parents and guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's personal information by contacting us.
4Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform (e.g., hosting, authentication services), subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or government authority, or where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Edge Academy, its users, or the public.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
5Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or de-identified.
6Your Privacy Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
✓ Right to Access
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
✓ Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
✓ Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
✓ Right to Complaints
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy rights have been breached.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days, in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
7Cookies and Session Data
The Platform uses session cookies solely for the purpose of maintaining your authenticated login session. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies that identify you personally. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this will prevent you from logging in to your account.
Privacy Enquiries and Complaints
For all privacy enquiries, requests to access or correct your personal information, or complaints about how we have handled your personal information, please contact The Edge Academy through our Contact page.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.