Privacy Policy
Last Review Date: 23 October 2025
Melville Senior High School (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from visitors to our website [Insert Website URL] (“Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
a. Online Forms
Our Site provides online forms that allow you to submit information such as your name, email address, or other details you choose to provide. Form submissions are stored securely on our servers unless you request that your information be removed.
b. Site Usage and Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools to collect non-identifiable information about how visitors use our Site. This includes:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser information
This data helps us improve our Site and understand visitor interactions.
c. Spam Protection
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA checks whether data entered on our website (such as in a contact form) is being entered by a human or an automated program.
This service is provided by Google LLC and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By using reCAPTCHA, data such as your IP address and possibly other information required by Google is transmitted to Google. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in protecting our site from automated abuse (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, if applicable).
2. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our Site may display content from external websites or social media platforms. When you view this embedded content, these third-party services may collect information about your visit according to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the respective platforms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to form submissions and inquiries
- Improve the functionality and user experience of our Site
- Protect against spam and fraudulent activity
We do not share your personal information with advertisers or other commercial entities.
4. Data Retention and Access
Information submitted via online forms is stored until you request deletion.
You have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you or request its removal. To do so, please contact us at melville.shs@education.wa.edu.au.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to assist with:
- Website analytics
- Managing online forms
- Spam and security protection
- Displaying content from other websites
These services may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
6. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no website or system can be completely secure.
7. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or deletions of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for data collection at any time where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at melville.shs@education.wa.edu.au.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Site, with the effective date at the top.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Melville Senior High School
18 Potts Street, Melville, Western Australia 6156
melville.shs@education.wa.edu.au
Administration Office: +61 8 6274 1300
