Raqs Fitness Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 30 July 2026
Raqs Fitness ('we', 'our' or 'us') is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, book classes through Square Appointments, purchase class passes, contact us or otherwise interact with our services. This policy is intended to reflect the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect your name, postal address, email address, phone number, emergency contact details, booking history, attendance records, communications with us, and health or fitness information that you voluntarily provide where relevant to your participation. Payment transactions are processed by Square or other secure providers. We do not store your payment card details.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
3. How We Collect Information
Information may be collected directly from you when you complete online forms, book a class, purchase a class pass, contact us by phone or email, participate in surveys, or interact with our website. Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and cookies may also be collected automatically.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
4. Why We Collect Information
We collect information to manage bookings, administer class passes, verify attendance, communicate schedule changes, respond to enquiries, provide customer support, comply with legal obligations, improve our services, maintain business records and, where you have consented, send marketing communications.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
Participation in fitness activities may require you to disclose health information. Providing this information is voluntary unless it is reasonably required to ensure a safe class environment. Health information will only be used for safety, emergency response and service delivery.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, analyse website traffic and understand how visitors use our website. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functions may not operate correctly.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
7. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to trusted service providers such as Square, website hosting providers, email marketing platforms, IT support providers and professional advisers where reasonably necessary to operate our business. We may also disclose information where required or authorised by law.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
Some technology providers may store or process information outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information receives an appropriate level of protection.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we continually seek to use reputable providers and appropriate safeguards.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
Where permitted by law or where you have consented, we may send updates about classes, promotions and events. You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
12. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request corrections if you believe information is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. We may require proof of identity before processing requests.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us first so we can investigate. If you remain dissatisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
14. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be published on our website together with its effective date.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.
Raqs Fitness
Email: admin@raqsfitness.com.au
Website: www.raqsfitness.com.au
Please contact us if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled.
This section should be read together with the remainder of this Privacy Policy. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you may have under applicable Australian law, including rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where relevant.