Terms & Conditions

Copyright & Website Material

This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to DMW. That material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics of the website. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions. No image on this website is to be copied or reproduced under any circumstance.

General Information

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

No Warranty

Neither DMW nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. Such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and DMW expressly excludes liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to other websites, which are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that DMW endorses those websites. DMW has no responsibility for the content of the linked websites.

Use at Your Own Risk

Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

Trademarks

All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to DMW, are acknowledged on the website.

User Content

You must not upload anything to this website that:

• is or could reasonably be considered to be unlawful, obscene, inappropriate, defamatory, disparaging, indecent, seditious, offensive, pornographic, threatening, abusive, liable to incite hatred, discriminatory, blasphemous, in breach of confidence or in breach of privacy;
• is untrue or inaccurate;
• is in any way misleading or deceptive;
• contains viruses, corrupted files, or any similar software programs that may damage the operation of another user's computer;
• would otherwise bring the website into disrepute;
• advertise or offer to sell or buy goods or services for any purpose unless specifically authorised by us;
• conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters; or
• harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including email addresses, without their consent.

DMW's Discretion

DMW may at its sole discretion:

• refuse to include any user content at any time; and
• remove any user content as it sees fit.

Indemnity

You indemnify and hold DMW and our agents, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, consultants and contractors harmless from and against any and all liability, costs, claims, losses, damages and expenses (including all reasonable legal fees), which may be suffered, incurred, made or brought against any of the Indemnified Persons, directly or indirectly, in connection with:

• any breach of these terms of use by you;
• any act of fraud or wilful misconduct by or on behalf of you;
• any publication of, or act or omission in relation to, content posted by you on our website;
• any publication of, or act or omission in relation to, content posted by you on any website represented by a URL included or embedded in content posted by you on our website; and
• any other claims by users of the website in relation to content posted by you.

Governing Law

Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence. Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the State and/or Federal laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Privacy Statement

Discover My World Pty Ltd (DMW) owns and runs the Discover My World Day Care Centre at Engadine and North Kellyville.

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (“Privacy Act”), Australian Privacy Principles and any relevant registered privacy codes govern the way we must manage your personal information. This policy demonstrates how DMW collects, uses and discloses the personal information it collects during your relationship with it.

Collection of Personal Information

Purpose of Collection

DMW collects and holds personal information about you or your child that is reasonably necessary for our activities and the services it provides. The purpose for which personal information is collected will usually be obvious at the time it is collected. DMW collects personal information in relation to parents and guardians, children, employees and stakeholders for the primary purpose of providing early childhood education and care services and advocating for the well-being, protection and development of children. DMW will only use your personal information for the purpose it was collected or a reasonably expected or related secondary purpose.

Method of Collection

Personal information will generally be collected from you directly through the use of our standard forms, over the internet via our website, via email or written communication with you, or through a telephone conversation with you. Photos and videos of children and children's work samples are collected at their DMW centre. Name, address and phone numbers of children's additional emergency contact people are collected from children's parents or guardians.

Kinds of Information Collected

DMW may collect and keep the following types of personal information which may include your name, gender, address, phone numbers, facsimile number, email address, date of birth, bank account details, credit card number, tax file number, Centrelink Customer Reference Number, date of birth, parenting arrangements and/or other information relevant to providing you with services.

Additional specific information DMW collects and holds about children may include their name, any former name, gender, address, Centrelink Customer Reference Number, immunisation status, date and place of birth, birth certificate, Medicare number, parenting arrangements, dietary requirements, languages spoken, doctor's details, medical conditions, additional needs, photographs and videos of children, samples of children's work and general information about your child and your family that assists us in providing individualised early learning and care to children.

Use of Personal Information

DMW will collect, hold and use that personal information for purposes associated with providing early childhood education and care services; advocating for the well-being, protection and development of children; documenting children's learning; managing children's current or prospective enrolment; providing you with information about our organisation, services and activities via letters, email, SMS and other communication channels; and requesting information from you about our organisation and services via surveys.

Sensitive Information

In some circumstances DMW may seek to collect personal information that is sensitive. This may include information such as your child's racial or ethnic origin or any cultural or religious requirements. We are also required by the Education and Care National Regulations to collect and hold details of your child's medical conditions, immunisation history and additional needs.

Disclosure

DMW will only disclose your personal information for the purpose it was collected or a reasonably expected or related secondary purpose.

We may disclose personal information about you or your child to:

• third party service providers who assist us in operating our business (including credit reporting bodies, collection agencies, legal advisors and technology service providers).
• a purchaser of the assets and operations of our business or a part of it, provided those assets and operations are purchased as a going concern.
• child protection agencies or family support agencies when we reasonably believe that a child is at risk of significant harm.

Access and Correction

You may request access to your personal information. If at any time you believe that DMW's record of your personal information is incorrect, please let DMW know. We will take reasonable steps to correct the information so that it is accurate, complete and up to date.

Information Storage and Security

Personal information collected by DMW will be stored securely in paper form or electronically. Only authorised employees and third party service providers will have access to your information.

Amendments to this Privacy Statement

DMW may change this Privacy Statement at any time without prior notice. When we do so, we will notify you of the changes by posting an updated version of the policy on our website.

Complaints and Feedback

If you wish to make a complaint about a breach of the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles or a privacy code that applies to us, please contact us. If you are not happy with our response, you may complain directly to the Australian Information Commissioner.

More Information

For more information about privacy in general, you can visit the Australian Information Commissioner's website at www.oaic.gov.au.