Website Privacy
Commitment to Privacy
The National Art School is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). NAS may use or disclose personal information (excluding sensitive information) for:
- the purpose for which it was collected;
- related purposes that you would reasonably expect;
- purposes to which you have consented; or
- purposes required or authorised by law.
Collection of Personal Information
If you submit a completed electronic form via our website that includes personal details, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, postal address, telephone number, email address, and other relevant details.
We may contact you from time to time with information about NAS services, programs, events or promotions that may be of interest to you.
Opting Out of Communications
You may opt out of receiving communications from NAS at any time by:
- using the Unsubscribe link included in our emails; or
- contacting us directly at:
Email: marketing@nas.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9339 8729
Data Security
NAS takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Our internal network and databases are protected through security measures including strict password policies, encryption and virus protection.
However, there are inherent risks associated with transmitting information over the internet. If you prefer not to communicate electronically, you may contact NAS by telephone or in writing using the contact details provided on our website.
Online Payments
When making a purchase via the NAS website, you will be redirected to a secure third-party payment provider. Payments are processed through Stripe, a secure payment gateway. NAS does not store or have access to your full credit card details at any time.
Stripe has been audited by an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor and is certified as a PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider, the highest level of certification available in the payments industry. Further information is available at Stripe’s website.
Some third-party service providers, including payment processors and technology platforms, may store or process personal information outside Australia. Where this occurs, NAS takes reasonable steps to ensure that overseas recipients handle personal information in accordance with Australian privacy laws.
Website Usage Information
Our service providers may record information about your visit to our website, including:
- your IP (Internet Protocol) address;
- your domain name (e.g. .com, .edu);
- date and time of access;
- pages visited and documents downloaded;
- referring website; and
- browser type and operating system.
This information is used solely for statistical analysis, website administration and system maintenance. No attempt is made to identify individual users or their browsing activities, except where required by law.
Online Forms
Some tools used on our website collect information in a way that does not identify you personally. In other cases, personal information may be collected, such as through:
- contact forms;
- education visit booking forms;
- reference enquiry forms; and
- competition entry forms.
NAS does not intentionally collect sensitive information through its website unless required and with your consent.
Any personal information collected through these forms is used only for the specific purpose for which it was provided and handled in accordance with this Privacy Statement and the Privacy Act 1988.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve functionality. A cookie is a small file stored on your device that allows a website to remember your preferences or actions.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the website may not function fully if cookies are disabled.
From time to time, NAS may also use thirdparty cookies for analytics, advertising or content customisation. These may include services provided by third parties such as Google and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn. NAS does not control these thirdparty cookies, and their use is governed by the relevant third party’s privacy policies.
Links to Other Websites
The NAS website may contain links to external websites. NAS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Any personal information you provide on external sites is not governed by this Privacy Statement.
Privacy Concerns
If you have questions or concerns about how NAS manages personal information or privacy, please contact us at enquiries@nas.edu.au.
If you wish to make a privacy complaint, NAS will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Further information about privacy rights in New South Wales can be found on the Privacy NSW website.
Amendments
This Privacy Statement is current and correct at the time of publication. NAS may update this Privacy Statement from time to time by publishing a revised version on our website. We recommend checking the website periodically to ensure you are aware of the most current version.
If you have any questions regarding how NAS manages privacy or personal information security, please contact us at enquiries@nas.edu.au