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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

BodyWise Solutions Acupuncture and Massage (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and handle personal information in connection with our website and clinical services. We operate in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

We are a health and wellness clinic based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia:

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Enquiry Form & Contact Data

When you submit an enquiry via our website contact form, your message is securely transmitted to us. We use it only to respond to your specific enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing lists or marketing databases without your explicit consent.

If you contact us by phone or email directly, we will use your contact details only to respond to your message and, where relevant, to manage your appointment.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to help us understand how visitors use the site. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function correctly if you do so.

We may use basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand traffic patterns and improve the site. Any analytics data collected is anonymised and aggregated. Google’s privacy policy applies to any data processed through their services.

6. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. Clinical records, where held, are kept securely and are accessible only to the treating practitioner.

7. Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request corrections if that information is inaccurate or incomplete. To make such a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. General enquiry data is not retained beyond the purpose of responding to that enquiry. Clinical records are retained in accordance with professional and legal requirements.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external services, including online booking (Square Appointments) and social media (Facebook). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the “last updated” date shown at the top.


Privacy Enquiries

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

BodyWise Solutions Acupuncture and Massage
56-60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870
0416 704 891
fwrcourt@gmail.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.