Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

At Sharni Kane, your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website, purchase products, enquire about services, subscribe to updates, or otherwise interact with this website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. WHO WE ARE

This website is operated by Sharni Kane, an art psychotherapist, artist, and creator based in Queensland, Australia.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Sharni Kane
Email: art.therapy.sharni@gmail.com
Website: www.sharnikane.com.au

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal or shipping address

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Information provided when booking services

  • Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or updates

  • Purchase and order information

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages

  • Provide information about art psychotherapy services

  • Process orders and deliver products

  • Provide customer support

  • Send newsletters or updates (where you have opted in)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Maintain website security

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected or where otherwise permitted by law.

4. EMAIL MARKETING

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may send you occasional emails about artwork releases, workshops, creative resources, art-based exercises, or other relevant offerings.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. ART PSYCHOTHERAPY ENQUIRIES

Information submitted through enquiry forms relating to art psychotherapy services is treated respectfully and confidentially.

However, submitting an enquiry through this website does not establish a therapeutic relationship.

If you become a client, information collected during therapy services will be managed in accordance with informed consent documentation and applicable professional, ethical, and legal requirements.

6. COOKIES & WEBSITE ANALYTICS

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the website.

Cookies may collect information such as:

  • Website usage patterns

  • Browser preferences

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

Most web browsers allow you to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the website or deliver services, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Print or shipping providers

  • Website analytics services

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

8. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or online storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

10. ACCESSING OR UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections where necessary.

To make a request, please contact:

art.therapy.sharni@gmail.com

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

11. RETENTION OF INFORMATION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16 without the involvement of a parent or guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without parental consent, please contact us so that we can remove the information.

13. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Under Australian privacy laws, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access information we hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Make a complaint regarding the handling of your personal information

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Your continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.

15. CONTACT

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact:

Sharni Kane

Email: art.therapy.sharni@gmail.com

Website: www.sharnikane.com.au