Privacy Policy

Inner Known

Last Updated: 18 December 2025

1. Introduction

Inner Known (ABN: 42663815674) (“Inner Known”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is an Australian-based leadership development and performance coaching consultancy.

We are 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.

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.

2. 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

The information we collect depends on your engagement with us.

It may include:

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)

This may include insights shared during coaching such as:

Personal values and beliefs

Emotional or psychological wellbeing

Behavioural patterns

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 (see Section 5)

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, consulting, or workshops

Subscribe to newsletters or content

Connect with us via social media

We may also collect information from:

Your employer (where they have engaged Inner Known on your behalf)

Publicly available sources (websites, LinkedIn, directories)

Third-party service providers supporting our business

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use your personal information for purposes including:

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.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

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

Accountants and business advisors

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

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.

5. 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

Cookies allow us to:

Analyse website traffic

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.

6. 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

Secure handling of coaching notes

However, 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

Maintain business records

After this, information is securely destroyed or anonymised.

7. 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.

8. Overseas Disclosure

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

8.2 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.

9. Complaints and Contact Information

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

Mike Lush – Director, Inner Known

📧[email protected]

We will respond to your enquiry as soon as practicable.

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

www.oaic.gov.au