Your Privacy is Our Priority

At Essence Kinesiology, we are committed to protecting your personal information. As a trusted small business based in Australia, we uphold the highest standards of transparency and data protection. Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://essencekinesiology.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form,
  • Your IP address, and
  • Browser user agent string to assist in spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is publicly visible alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our website, please ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract this data from uploaded images.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for functionality and convenience:

  • When you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for one year.
  • A temporary cookie is set when you visit our login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded upon browser closure.
  • Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends your login duration to two weeks.
  • If you log out, login cookies are removed.
  • Editing or publishing an article saves an additional cookie, which expires after one day and contains no personal data.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos or articles. This content behaves as if you are visiting the external website, which may:

  • Collect your data,
  • Use cookies,
  • Employ third-party tracking, and
  • Monitor your interactions with their content, including interactions through your account on their website.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to enable follow-up comment approval.
  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (excluding username changes). Website administrators can also access and edit user data.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of your personal data, including any data provided to us.
  • Request that we erase your personal data, excluding data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. For questions or concerns, please contact us at [your email address].

Privacy During Kinesiology Sessions

At Essence Kinesiology, your privacy and confidentiality during kinesiology sessions are of utmost importance.

  • Personal Information Protection: Any information you share during your session with our kinesiologist, Alice Macann, is treated with strict confidentiality. This includes personal, emotional, physical, or health-related information disclosed during the session.
  • Session Notes: Notes taken during sessions are securely stored and used solely to tailor your healing journey. These records are never shared without your explicit consent, except where required by Australian law (e.g., in cases of a legal subpoena or safety concerns).
  • Data Security: Any digital records are stored on secure, encrypted systems to protect your information from unauthorized access.
  • Client-Provider Boundaries: Your trust is paramount. Conversations and disclosures made during sessions remain strictly professional and within the therapeutic context.