Digital Academy – Privacy Policy
Last updated: 09-01-2026
Website: https://digitalacademy.au
1. Who we are
Digital Academy is an online learning website operated by Techie Gurus (“we”, “us”, “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use the Digital Academy website.
2. Our commitment to privacy
We respect your privacy and understand that many people using Digital Academy may be new to online learning.
We:
- Collect only the information we need
- Do not sell personal information
- Take reasonable steps to keep information secure
- Follow Australian privacy laws
3. Grant acknowledgement (important clarification)
This Cyber Security Awareness Support for Vulnerable Groups grant activity received grant funding from the Australian Government.
Important:
Although this project receives Government funding:
- The Australian Government does not operate this website
- The Government does not receive access to your personal information
- The Government is not responsible for managing or storing your data
4. What personal information we collect
We may collect the following information:
a) Information you provide
- Name
- Email address
- Login details (username and encrypted password)
- Course enrolment and progress
b) Automatic information
When you use the website, we may collect limited technical information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- General location (country or state only)
This information helps us improve the website and learning experience.
5. Why we collect personal information
We collect personal information to:
- Create and manage your learning account
- Enrol you in courses
- Track lesson progress
- Communicate important updates (if required)
- Improve the website and training materials
- Meet basic legal and operational requirements
6. What we do NOT do
We do not:
- Sell or rent personal information
- Share personal information for marketing
- Monitor your device or online activity outside this website
- Provide personal cyber security monitoring or emergency services
7. Sharing personal information
We may share limited personal information only when necessary to operate and maintain the Digital Academy website.
This may include sharing information with:
- our website hosting providers
- our learning management system providers
- IT, security, and technical service providers who help us operate and protect the platform
These service providers are permitted to use personal information only for authorised purposes and are required to handle it securely.
Grant reporting
For grant reporting and accountability purposes, we may also provide de-identified and aggregated information to the Australian Government or its authorised grants administrators.
This information may include:
- total participant numbers
- total website reach or usage statistics
- high-level, anonymous outcomes or feedback summaries
This reporting information does not identify individual learners.
What we do not share
We do not:
- provide identifiable personal information about learners to the Australian Government, unless required by law or with your consent
- share personal information with other learners
- sell, rent, or trade personal information
- share personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or third parties for marketing purposes
Legal requirements
We may disclose personal information if required or authorised by law, for example to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from regulatory authorities.
8. Cookies and website tools
Digital Academy may use cookies or similar tools to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how the site is used
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:
- Loss
- Misuse
- Unauthorised access
- Disclosure or alteration
This includes:
- Secure hosting
- Encrypted passwords
- Restricted system access
No system is completely risk-free, but we take security seriously.
10. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide access to learning content
- Meet legal or record-keeping requirements
You may request deletion of your account (see Section 11).
11. Accessing or correcting your information
You can:
- Ask to access the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct incorrect or outdated information
- Request your account be deleted
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
12. Children’s privacy
Digital Academy is designed for adults.
If a child uses the platform, this should be with the guidance or supervision of a parent, carer, or guardian.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do:
- The updated version will be published on this page
- The “Last updated” date will be changed
14. Contact us
If you have questions or concerns about privacy or personal information:
Techie Gurus
Website: https://digitalacademy.au
Email: info@techiegurus.com.au
Phone: 1800 800 121