Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Mind Talk Space is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and professional counselling standards.
1. Collection of Personal Information
Mind Talk Space may collect personal information necessary to provide counselling services, including:
Your name and contact details
Information provided through enquiry or booking forms
Information shared during counselling sessions
Payment information where applicable
Sensitive personal information shared during counselling is handled with strict confidentiality.
2. Purpose of Collecting Information
Your personal information is collected for the purpose of:
Providing counselling services
Communicating with you regarding appointments or enquiries
Maintaining appropriate client records
Meeting legal, ethical, and professional obligations
Your information will not be used for marketing purposes without your consent.
3. Confidentiality and Disclosure
Information shared during counselling sessions is kept confidential, except where disclosure may be required by law or professional duty, including where:
There is a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others
Disclosure is required by law or court order
You provide consent
Mind Talk Space adheres to professional ethical standards regarding confidentiality.
4. Storage and Security of Information
Mind Talk Space takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Information is stored securely using appropriate technical and administrative safeguards.
5. Online Services and Website Privacy
Mind Talk Space provides online counselling services and uses secure systems where possible. However, no method of electronic transmission is completely secure.
Users are encouraged to access services using secure and private devices.
The website may collect limited technical information such as browser type, IP address, and usage data for website functionality and improvement.
6. Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve user experience and monitor website performance. Cookies do not provide access to personal information.
You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
7. Links to External Websites
This website may contain links to other websites. Mind Talk Space is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.
8. Access and Correction of Information
You may request access to your personal information or request corrections if necessary. Please contact Mind Talk Space using the contact details below.
9. Consent and Withdrawal
You may withdraw consent for the collection or use of your personal information, subject to legal and professional obligations.
10. Disclosure to Third Parties
Mind Talk Space will not sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to third parties unless required by law or with your consent.
11. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be published on this website.
12. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Mind Talk Space
Email: hello@mindtalkspace.com.au
Website: www.mindtalkspace.com.au