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Inner Known  ·  ABN: 42 663 815 674  ·  Last Updated: 18 December 2025

Inner Known (ABN: 42 663 815 674) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals whose personal information we collect. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and apply GDPR-aligned principles for clients located outside Australia.

01 Introduction

Inner Known ("Inner Known", "we", "our", "us") is an Australian-based leadership development and performance coaching consultancy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information. By accessing our Website or engaging our Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

02 Collection of Personal Information

2.1 What is Personal Information?

Personal information refers to any information or opinion that identifies, or could reasonably identify, an individual. This includes information whether true or not, and recorded in any form.

2.2 Types of Personal Information We Collect

Identity & Contact Data

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Mailing or billing address
  • Organisation, title, or role

Professional Information

  • Work history, performance goals, leadership challenges
  • Feedback provided by you or your employer

Coaching & Sensitive Information (collected only with consent)

  • Personal values and beliefs
  • Emotional or psychological wellbeing
  • Behavioural patterns and performance mindset
  • Reflections or subjective experiences

Note: Coaching notes are treated as highly confidential and stored securely.

Payment Information

Payment details are typically processed by secure third-party providers. We do not store full credit card details.

Technical and Usage Data

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Website activity and analytics
  • Cookies and behavioural tracking

2.3 How We Collect Your Information

We collect information directly when you contact us via email or website forms, enquire about or engage our Services, execute a Client Service Agreement, participate in coaching or workshops, subscribe to newsletters, or connect via social media.

We may also collect information from your employer (where they have engaged Inner Known on your behalf), publicly available sources, and third-party service providers supporting our business.

03 How We Use Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services — to deliver coaching, leadership development, workshops, consulting, and related engagements.
  • Communication — to manage appointments, respond to enquiries, deliver resources, and maintain client relationships.
  • Billing & Administration — to process payments, manage accounts, and issue invoices.
  • Service Improvement — to evaluate and improve our programs, processes, and website performance.
  • Marketing (Optional) — to send newsletters, updates, podcast links, or service announcements. You may opt-out at any time.
  • Legal Compliance — to comply with regulatory obligations or respond to lawful requests.

04 Disclosure of Personal Information

4.1 Your Employer or Organisation

If you participate in coaching funded by your employer, only high-level progress summaries may be shared. Individual coaching conversations remain confidential unless you consent otherwise.

4.2 Service Providers

Third parties that support our operations, including IT and cloud storage providers, CRM and booking systems, payment processors, and accountants. These parties may only use information for the purpose of supporting Inner Known's services.

4.3 Legal Obligations

We may disclose information if legally required, including complying with court orders, subpoenas, or government authorities.

4.4 Business Sale or Transfer

If Inner Known undergoes a business transfer or restructuring, personal information may be disclosed as part of that process, subject to confidentiality protections.

05 Cookies and Tracking

5.1 Use of Cookies

Our Website uses cookies, pixels, and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience and monitor performance.

5.2 What Cookies Do

  • Analyse website traffic and understand user behaviour
  • Improve marketing effectiveness
  • Remember preferences

5.3 Managing Cookies

Most browsers accept cookies by default. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

06 Data Security & Retention

6.1 Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, including password-protected systems, encrypted cloud storage, restricted staff access, and secure handling of coaching notes. No data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6.2 Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide Services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records. After this, information is securely destroyed or anonymised.

07 Access and Correction Rights

7.1 Access

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you at any time. Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe.

7.2 Correction

If information about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you may request correction and we will take reasonable steps to update it.

08 Overseas Disclosure

Inner Known operates globally and uses cloud-based systems that may store or process information overseas (e.g., email servers, CRM systems, scheduling tools).

By providing your information, you consent to overseas disclosure. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients comply with privacy obligations similar to the Australian Privacy Principles, but we cannot guarantee compliance by all international providers.

09 Complaints & Contact

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about your privacy, please contact:

Inner Known

Website: www.innerknown.com.au

Contact: innerknown.com.au/contact-us

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au