privacy policy.

SACRED WOMEN’S JOURNEYS WEBSITE PRIVACY STATEMENT.

(Updated April 2026)

Sacred Women’s Journeys (“Sacred Women’s Journeys”, “we”, “our”) is a therapeutic and wellbeing practice based in Australia offering counselling, psychotherapy, private guided relaxation sessions, and therapeutic women’s circles. Sacred Women’s Journeys operates a website under the domain name sacredwomensjourneys.com (“Website”).

We recognise the importance of maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information of our clients and other individuals we work with.

This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by Sacred Women’s Journeys and is made in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (“Privacy Act”).

By engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

In the event of inconsistency between this Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act, the Privacy Act will prevail.

WHY IS PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED?

Sacred Women’s Journeys collects personal information:

  • from individuals who engage us for counselling, psychotherapy, private guided relaxation sessions, or therapeutic women’s circles

  • where relevant, information necessary to support the safe and appropriate delivery of these services

HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED?

Sacred Women’s Journeys primarily collects personal information:

  • directly from you via website forms, email, phone, or in-person sessions

  • during consultations, sessions, or group participation

  • where relevant, from third parties with your consent

We will only collect personal information by lawful and fair means and in accordance with the Privacy Act.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED?

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • name

  • contact details (email, phone number, address)

  • information relevant to your engagement with our services

SENSITIVE INFORMATION.

In some cases, we may collect sensitive information, including:

  • health or wellbeing information

  • information shared during therapy or group sessions

This information is only collected where necessary and with your consent.

HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION USED?

We use personal information for the primary purpose of:

  • providing counselling, psychotherapy, guided relaxation, and group services

  • communicating with you regarding your sessions or enquiries

  • maintaining appropriate records in line with professional and legal obligations

We will not use your information for any other purpose unless:

  • you have consented, or

  • it is required or permitted by law

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.

WHEN INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED:

We may disclose personal information:

  • to service providers who assist in delivering our services (such as secure data storage or online session platforms)

  • where required by law

  • where there is a duty of care (for example, risk of harm to yourself or others)

We do not sell or share your personal information for commercial purposes.

OVERSEAS DISCLOSURE:

Personal information will generally be stored within Australia.

Where online platforms are used (such as video conferencing services), your data may be processed in accordance with those providers’ privacy policies.

DIRECT MARKETING.

We may contact you with newsletters or updates if you have enquired about or engaged with our services.

We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).

You may opt out of receiving communications at any time.

STORAGE AND SECURITY.

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

ACCESS AND CORRECTION.

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Website.

CONTACT US.

For any privacy enquiries or complaints, please contact:

hello@sacredwomensjourneys.com

We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond promptly.