WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by MARTIJN BERNARD SEDGFIELD(we, us or our) via the website located at https://www.identitydanceprogram.com/ (Website).
1. What information do we collect?
The kind of Personal Information that we collect from you will depend on how you use the website. The Personal Information which we collect and hold about you may include:but not limited to: Name, Age, Email, Phone number, Measurements, Representation, Photos,Videos, Social Media Link, passwords, usernames, booking details, credit card information, bank details payment details, address, payment details​
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2. Types of information
The Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) (Privacy Act) defines types of information, including Personal Information and Sensitive Information.Personal Information means information or an opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable:
(a) whether the information or opinion is true or not; and
(b) (ii) whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not
If the information does not disclose your identity or enable your identity to be ascertained, it will inmost cases not be classified as “Personal Information” and will not be subject to this privacy policy. Sensitive Information is defined in the Privacy Act as including information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.
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Sensitive Information will be used by us only:
(a) for the primary purpose for which it was obtained;
(b) for a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose;
(c) and with your consent or where required or authorised by law.
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3. How we collect your Personal Information
(a) We may collect Personal Information from you whenever you input such information into the Website, related app or provide it to Us in any other way.
(b) We may also collect cookies from your computer which enable us to tell when you use the Website and also to help customise your Website experience. As a general rule, however,it is not possible to identify you personally from our use of cookies.
(c) We generally don’t collect Sensitive Information, but when we do, we will comply with the preceding paragraph.
(d) Where reasonable and practicable we collect your Personal Information from you only.However, sometimes we may be given information from a third party, in cases like this we will take steps to make you aware of the information that was provided by a third party.
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4. Purpose of collection
(a) We collect Personal Information to provide you with the best service experience possible on the Website and keep in touch with you about developments in our business.
(b) We customarily only disclose Personal Information to our service providers who assist us in operating the Website. Your Personal Information may also be exposed from time to time to maintenance and support personnel acting in the normal course of their duties and subcontractors on a need to know basis.
(c) By using our Website, you consent to the receipt of direct marketing material. We will only use your Personal Information for this purpose if we have collected such information direct from you, and if it is material of a type which you would reasonably expect to receive from use. We do not use sensitive Personal Information in direct marketing activity. Our direct marketing material will include a simple means by which you can request not to receive further communications of this nature, such as an unsubscribe button link.
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5. Security, Access and correction
(a) We store your Personal Information in a way that reasonably protects it from un-authorised access, misuse, modification or disclosure. When we no longer require your Personal Information for the purpose for which we obtained in, we will take reasonable steps to destroy and anonymise or de-identify it. Most of the Personal Information that is stored in our client files and records will be kept for a maximum of 50 years to fulfill our record keeping obligations.
(b) The Australian Privacy Principles:
(i) permit you to obtain access to the Personal Information we hold about you in certain circumstances (Australian Privacy Principle 12);
(ii) and allow you to correct inaccurate Personal Information subject to certain exceptions (Australian Privacy Principle 13).
(c) Where you would like to obtain such access, please contact us in writing on the contact details set out at the bottom of this privacy policy.
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6. Complaint procedure
If you have a complaint concerning the manner in which we maintain the privacy of your Personal Information, please contact us as on the contact details set out at the bottom of this policy. All complaints will be considered by Martijn Sedgfield and we may seek further information from you to clarify your concerns. If we agree that your complaint is well founded, we will, in consultation with you, take appropriate steps to rectify the problem. If you remain dissatisfied with the outcome, you may refer the matter to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
7. Overseas transfer
Your Personal Information may be transferred overseas or stored overseas for a variety of reasons. It is not possible to identify each and every country to which your Personal Information may be sent. If your Personal Information is sent to a recipient in a country with data protection laws which are at least substantially similar to the Australian Privacy Principles, and where there are mechanisms available to you to enforce protection of your Personal Information under that overseas law, we will not be liable for a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles if your Personal Information is mishandled in that jurisdiction. If your Personal Information is transferred to a jurisdiction which does not have data protection laws as comprehensive as Australia's, we will take reasonable steps to secure a contractual commitment from the recipient to handle your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
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8. GDPR
In some circumstances, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)provides additional protection to individuals located in Europe. The fact that you may be located in Europe does not, however, on its own entitle you to protection under the GDPR. Our website does not specifically target customers located in the European Union and we do not monitor the behaviour of individuals in the European Union, and accordingly the GDPR does not apply.
9. How to contact us about privacy
If you have any queries, or if you seek access to your Personal Information, or if you have a complaint about our privacy practices, you can contact us through: msedgfield@hotmail.com.
ACTIVITY LIABILITY WAIVER & RELEASE
IN CONSIDERATION OF the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:
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Consideration
(1). Being of lawful age and in consideration of being permitted to participate in the activity described below, the Participant releases and forever discharges Martijn Bernard Sedgfield (herby reffered to asthe "Activity Provider") , The Activity Provider's spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, family members and assigns from all manner of actions, causes of actions, debts, accounts, bonds, contracts, claims, and demands for or by reason of any injury to person or property, including injury resulting in the death of the participant, which has been or may be sustained as a a consequence of the Participant's participation in any activity that the Activity Provider provides, including but not limited to: open dance classes, private dance classes, rehearsals, sound checks and technical rehearsals, live performances & film shoots, and not withstanding that such damage, loss or injury may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of the Activity Provider.
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(2). The Participant understands that the Participant would not be permitted to participate in the activities mention in section (1) unless the Participant had agreed to the terms and conditions laid out in this agreement prior to the commencement of the activity.
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Details of the Activity
3. The Participant acknowledges that dancing is a physical activity that involves jumping, kicking, rotation, and coordinated body movements. The Participant agrees that participation in Activities provided by the Activity Provider may involve inherent physical risks and I agree to assume the full risk of any bodily injuries (including death), damages, or loss which the Participant may sustain as a result of any activities arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated the participation of the participant in any of the Activity Providers activities. I certify that my / my child's present level of physical condition is consistent with the demands of active participation in dance.
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Concurrent Release
4. The Participant Acknowledges that this Agreement is given with the express intention of effecting the exstinguisment of certain obligations owed to the Participant and with the intention of binding the Participant's spouse, family members, heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns.
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Fitness to Participate
5. The Participant acknowledges that the Participant does not have any physical limitations, medical ailments, physical or mental disabilities that would limit or prevent the Participant from participating in the above mentioned activities. If required, the Participant will obtain a medical examination and clearance.
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Full and final settlement
6. The Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Participant has carefully read this Agreement, the the Participant fully understands the same, and that the Participant is freely and voluntarily executing the same.
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7. The Participant understands that by agreeing to this Agreement, the Participant agrees to be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against the Activity Provider for any property loss or personal injury that the Participant may sustain while participating in or preparing for the above noted activities.
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8. The Participant has been given the opportunity and has been encouraged to seek independent legal advise prior to signing this Agreement.
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9. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement and the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.
Governing Law
10. This Agreement will be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria .
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OPEN CLASS CANCELLATION & REFUNDS POLICY
1. Cancellations
Martijn B Sedgfield and his sub-contractors reserve the right to change or cancel a class , workshop or program up to and including the date of the lesson if insufficient bookings have been made.
2. Refunds
(i) Participants who cancel up 3 days in advanced from the date and time of the specified class will be entitled to a full refund.
(ii) No refunds will be granted to Participants who cancel within 3 days of the specified Class.
(iii) In extreme cases, refunds may be granted to the Participant at the discretion of Martijn B Sedgfield. Please contact msedgfield@hotmail.com on these matters.
STUDIO HIRE CANCELLATION & REFUNDS POLICY
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1. Booking Confirmation
- All studio hire bookings must be confirmed with a signed hire agreement and payment (full or partial, as agreed).
- Bookings are not secured until payment is received.
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2. Cancellations & Refunds
- More than 14 days before booking = 100% refund or free reschedule (subject to availability)
- 7–14 days before booking = 50% refund or one-time reschedule allowed
- Less than 7 days before booking = No refund. Rescheduling may be offered at the studio’s discretion
Note: Refunds will be processed within 5–10 business days to the original payment method.
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3. Rescheduling
- One reschedule request is allowed per booking, provided it is made at least 7 days prior to the original booking.
- Rescheduling is subject to studio availability and must occur within 3 months of the original date.
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4. No-Shows / Late Arrival
- Failure to attend a booking without prior notice will result in full forfeiture of the hire fee.
- Late arrivals will not extend the hire period or entitle the hirer to compensation.
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5. Studio Closure / Force Majeure
- If the studio is unable to honour your booking due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., emergency, maintenance, government restrictions), you will be offered:
- A full refund, or
- A free reschedule at your convenience.
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6. Additional Conditions
- All cancellations or rescheduling requests must be submitted in writing via email to [your email address].
- Refunds will not be granted for change of mind or dissatisfaction due to hirer misuse of the space (e.g., lateness, breach of terms).
- This policy applies only to studio hire. Classes, programs, or event tickets may have different cancellation terms.