Effective Date: 13 Feburary 2026
Starr Naturopathy
Website: starrnaturopathy.com

1. Overview

Starr Naturopathy (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and managing your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information, including when you use our website or engage in naturopathic services, including telehealth consultations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Your name and contact details

  • Date of birth

  • Medical history and health-related information

  • Details of consultations, treatment plans, and prescriptions

  • Payment and billing information

  • Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, cookies, and analytics data)

Sensitive health information is collected only where reasonably necessary for the provision of naturopathic care and with your consent.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We may collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Book or attend a consultation (in person or via telehealth)

  • Complete client intake forms, questionnaires, or consent documents

  • Contact us via email, phone, or through our website

  • Subscribe to newsletters or communications

  • Interact with our website or social media platforms

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide naturopathic consultations and ongoing care

  • Deliver telehealth services securely

  • Manage bookings, invoicing, payments, and follow-up communication

  • Communicate health information, updates, or offerings (where consent has been provided)

  • Improve our services, systems, and website functionality

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

5. Telehealth Services

Starr Naturopathy offers naturopathic consultations via telehealth (video or phone) for accessibility and convenience.

When using telehealth services:

  • Your personal and health information is handled with the same level of confidentiality as in-person consultations

  • Secure, privacy-compliant platforms are used

  • You will be informed of the platform used and relevant privacy considerations

  • We recommend you take reasonable steps to protect your own privacy, including using a private location and secure device

  • Telehealth consultations are not recorded without your explicit written consent

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Other healthcare providers involved in your care (with your consent)

  • Practice management, IT, or cloud service providers supporting our operations

  • Payment processors for billing purposes

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

7. Keeping Your Information Safe

Your personal information is stored securely using password-protected and encrypted systems. We take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information

  • Request deletion of your data where appropriate

  • Object to or limit how your information is processed

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact:
Email: starrnaturopathy@gmail.com

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and third-party analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Starr Naturopathy is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact:

Starr Naturopathy
Email: starrnaturopathy@gmail.com
Website: starrnaturopathy.com

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly stated.