Privacy Policy
Effective date: December, 9th 2025
Wawata Reo is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information in connection with our website and our face‑to‑face te reo Māori courses delivered in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
A legal disclaimer
The information contained in this Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and is intended to outline how Wawata Reo manages personal information. It does not constitute legal advice.
Privacy and data protection laws vary by jurisdiction and may change over time. You are responsible for ensuring that your activities comply with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Wawata Reo makes reasonable efforts to comply with relevant Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), where applicable.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Wawata Reo respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the personal information of our students, website visitors, and customers. We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business activities, and we take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we hold is accurate, secure, and used appropriately.
What Is Personal Information?
Personal information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual, or could reasonably identify an individual. This may include, but is not limited to:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Billing or payment details
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Course enrolment information
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Communications with us
How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information in a number of ways, including when you:
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Visit or interact with our website
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Enquire about our courses
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Enrol in a course or workshop
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Make a payment
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Contact us via email, phone, or online forms
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Participate in our face‑to‑face courses or related activities
Where possible, we collect personal information directly from you.
How We Use Personal Information
We may use your personal information for purposes including:
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Providing and delivering our te reo Māori courses and services
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Managing enrolments, attendance, and course administration
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Communicating with you about courses, schedules, or changes
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Processing payments and issuing receipts
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Responding to enquiries or feedback
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Improving our website, services, and learning experiences
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Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to our services without your consent, unless required or permitted by law.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
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Service providers who assist us in operating our website or business (such as booking systems, payment processors, or IT support), where reasonably necessary
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Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers)
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Government authorities, where required or authorised by law
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.