Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This site is operated by Shane Varcoe (referred to as "Shane", "we", "us" or "our"). We are the data controller for personal information collected through shanevarcoe.com.

For privacy matters, use the enquiry form and include “Privacy” in the message

2. What we collect

When you submit the enquiry form we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Your organisation, role, event date, location, audience size and topic of interest (where you provide them)
• The content of any message you write
• Your consent choices and basic technical metadata (browser user-agent, the page you submitted from)

We do not knowingly collect special category data and we do not ask for payment information through this site.

3. Why we collect it and our lawful basis

• Responding to your enquiry — performance of, or steps to enter into, a contract for speaking services; in jurisdictions where consent is required, your consent.
• Sending you optional marketing updates — only where you tick the marketing checkbox (consent). You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Protecting the site from abuse — our legitimate interests in operating a secure website.

4. Who we share it with

We use carefully selected service providers to operate the site and respond to enquiries, including hosting and database providers. They process personal information only on our instructions and under written terms.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.

5. International transfers

Our service providers may store data in Australia, the European Union, the United Kingdom or the United States. Where personal information is transferred outside your country, we rely on recognised safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent.

6. How long we keep it

We retain enquiry records for up to 24 months from your last contact with us, so that we can respond to follow-ups and referrals. Marketing contacts are kept until you unsubscribe. After these periods the records are deleted or anonymised.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Have inaccurate information corrected
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
• Request a copy in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

Australian residents may complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au. EU/UK residents may complain to their national data protection authority.

To exercise any right, use the enquiry form and include “Privacy” in the message

8. Security

Enquiries are transmitted over TLS and stored in a managed database with access controls and encryption at rest. Access is limited to Shane and authorised representatives.

9. Cookies

This website does not currently set advertising or third-party tracking cookies. Strictly necessary cookies may be used to operate the site and remember your preferences. If we add analytics in future we will update this policy and, where required, request your consent first.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page will reflect any changes.