Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Pro-Vocational (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By accessing or using our website https://www.pro-vocational.com/, you agree to this policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to deliver and improve our services. This may include:

Account Information – your name, email, username, and password (securely stored and encrypted).
Profile Details – optional details you choose to provide such as your professional bio, qualifications, photo, or areas of expertise.
Contact Information – if you reach out to us, we collect your email or phone number to respond to your enquiry.
User-Generated Content – comments, posts, uploaded media, or other content you share on the Pro-Vocational platform.
Website Usage Data – basic analytics such as IP address, device type, browser information, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected via cookies, crucial for performance improvement and quality for user experience).
Communication Records – messages or correspondence you send us via email or contact forms, for the purpose of customer service and assistance.

We do not collect sensitive information (e.g. health, racial, or religious data) unless you voluntarily provide it and consent to its collection.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information only for legitimate purposes, including:

To create and manage your user account.
To provide you with access to our website, resources, and member features.
To verify your identity and maintain the security of our systems.
To communicate with you regarding updates, responses, or support.
To analyse site usage and improve the user experience.
To comply with any legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Use.
(Optional) With your consent, to send newsletters or promotional updates — you can unsubscribe at any time.

We will not use your information for purposes other than those outlined above without your consent, except where permitted or required by law.

4. Cookies

Pro-Vocational uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and collect anonymous analytics.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit some website features or functionality.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as it is required to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
If you delete your account or request deletion, we will take reasonable steps to securely remove your personal information from our systems, except where retention is required for legitimate business or legal reasons.

6. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information.
Withdraw consent for specific uses of your data.
Request deletion of your account and associated personal information (subject to legal and operational limitations).
Opt out of marketing or newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Security of Your Information

We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

While we take these precautions seriously, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not designed for children under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “last updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Email: provocationalhub@gmail.com
Website: https://www.pro-vocational.com/

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