Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Belunik Wellness Studio Pty Ltd, registered under ABN 83 947 261 504 and operated by Marina Kowalski, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of every client, website visitor, and business partner who interacts with our wellness services in Sydney, New South Wales. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. By accessing our website at belunik.com, visiting our studio at 25 Erskine Street, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We encourage you to review this document periodically, as we may update it to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our business practices throughout 2026 and beyond.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when booking classes, completing registration forms, subscribing to communications, or contacting us via email, phone, or messaging platforms including WhatsApp and Viber. This information may include your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, emergency contact details, health-related disclosures relevant to safe participation in yoga and wellness activities, payment information, and correspondence history. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, and time spent on each page through cookies and similar technologies described in our separate Cookie Policy. We do not collect sensitive information beyond what is reasonably necessary to deliver safe and appropriate wellness services, and we always request your explicit consent before recording health-related data.

3. Purpose of Collection

Personal information is collected primarily to provide, administer, and improve our yoga, meditation, private coaching, and corporate wellness services. We use your data to process bookings, manage memberships, communicate schedule changes, respond to enquiries, and personalise your studio experience based on stated preferences and experience levels. Payment details are processed solely for billing purposes and are handled through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processors. We may also use aggregated, de-identified data for internal analytics that help us understand class attendance patterns, optimise scheduling, and develop new programs suited to our Sydney client base. Marketing communications are sent only to individuals who have opted in, and every promotional email includes a clear unsubscribe mechanism that takes effect within five business days.

4. Disclosure to Third Parties

Belunik Wellness Studio does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, including payment processors, email delivery platforms, booking management software, and cloud hosting providers. These partners are contractually obligated to handle data in accordance with Australian privacy standards and may use your information only for the specific services they perform on our behalf. We may disclose personal information when required by law, such as in response to a court order, regulatory investigation, or lawful request from a government authority in New South Wales or the Commonwealth of Australia. In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, client data may be transferred to the successor entity subject to equivalent privacy protections.

5. Data Storage and Security

All personal information is stored on secure servers located within Australia or in jurisdictions that provide comparable data protection standards approved under Australian law. We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including encrypted data transmission, access controls limited to authorised personnel, regular security audits, and staff training on privacy obligations. Physical records maintained at our Erskine Street studio are kept in locked storage accessible only to designated team members. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the unlikely event of a data breach that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as required by the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

6. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for corrections if you believe any data is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Access requests should be submitted in writing to belunik@hotmail.com or by post to 25 Erskine Street, Sydney NSW 2000, and we will respond within thirty days. You may also request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records for taxation, insurance, and regulatory compliance purposes. If you have opted in to marketing communications, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting your access to core studio services. If you believe we have handled your personal information in a manner that breaches the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint with us directly or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

7. Contact Information

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact our Privacy Officer at Belunik Wellness Studio Pty Ltd, 25 Erskine Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Email: belunik@hotmail.com. Phone: +61292518624. We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly, fairly, and transparently for every member of the Belunik community. Written complaints will be acknowledged within five business days of receipt. We maintain internal records of all privacy requests and their outcomes for a minimum of seven years as required by applicable record-keeping standards in New South Wales.