Privacy Policy

RTO 1674 | Mining Training Specialists Queensland since 1991.

Privacy Policy


Introduction
Lennon Training (RTO 1674) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), including:

Name and contact details
Date of birth (where required)
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Education background, qualifications, licences and training history (where relevant)
Employment history and workplace details (where relevant)
Training progress, attendance, assessment and outcomes records
Payment and invoicing information
Health or support information relevant to your training needs and safety (where necessary)
Indigenous status, language and cultural background (where voluntarily provided)
Photos and videos from training sessions (where required and with appropriate notice/consent)

How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through:

Course enrolment forms and applications
Website contact forms and interactions
Direct communication (email, phone, in-person)
Employer or third-party referrals (where authorised or reasonably expected)
Course assessments and evaluations
Payment transactions
Third-party booking or registration tools used for course reservations
Our training administration and record-keeping systems

Use of Information
We use your personal information for:

Delivering and administering training and assessment programs
Processing enrolments and maintaining student records
Issuing qualifications and statements of attainment and verifying outcomes
Communicating about courses, schedules, requirements and services
Meeting RTO regulatory and compliance requirements
Processing payments, invoicing and maintaining accounts
Improving our services, quality assurance and reporting
Responding to enquiries and providing support
Marketing our services (only with consent or where otherwise permitted by law)

Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information to:

Government departments and agencies (as required by law)
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and other regulators (where required)
The USI Registrar (for USI verification/creation processes)
Third-party service providers (e.g., IT services, cloud providers, booking/registration platforms, payment processors and professional advisers)
Partner organisations involved in training delivery (where applicable)
Employers (for workplace-based training, where relevant)
Emergency services (in case of emergencies)

We will not sell your personal information. We will not disclose your personal information to overseas recipients without your consent unless required or authorised by law. Some third-party service providers may store or process information on servers located outside Australia; where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protections apply.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure systems and storage
Access controls and authentication
Staff training on privacy and confidentiality
Regular review of security practices
Secure disposal or de-identification of records when no longer required

Access and Correction
You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections to your personal information
Lodge a complaint about our privacy practices

We may need to verify your identity before providing access or making corrections.

Marketing Communications
We will only send you marketing communications with your consent (or where otherwise permitted by law). You can opt out at any time by:

Using the unsubscribe link in our emails (where available)
Contacting our office
Updating your communication preferences where applicable

Website and Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and website performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Some embedded tools (such as enquiry forms or booking links) may be provided by third parties and may collect information in accordance with their own privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated date.

Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries or complaints, contact:

Privacy Officer
Lennon Training
11 Kyle St, Emerald QLD 4720
Phone: (07) 4982 0188
Email: admin@northstarg15.sg-host.com

Complaints Handling
If you are unsatisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or 1300 363 992.