Transparency Policy
Last Updated: August 24, 2025
Oakmont is committed to operating with openness and honesty in all aspects of our service. This Transparency Policy explains how we communicate with users, how decisions are made that affect your experience, and what you can expect from us regarding data practices, service changes, and accountability. We believe that informed users are empowered users, and this document reflects that belief.
1. Our Commitment to Transparency
We recognise that trust is built through consistent, clear, and honest communication. Oakmont pledges to:
- Communicate openly about how our platform operates
- Provide clear explanations for decisions that affect users
- Disclose material changes to our services, terms, or practices in advance
- Make our policies accessible, readable, and written in plain language
- Respond to user inquiries regarding our practices in a timely manner
2. Information We Collect and Why
We collect information to deliver, improve, and personalise our services. We do not collect data beyond what is reasonably necessary for these purposes. The categories of information we may collect include:
- Account information: Name, email address, and credentials provided during registration
- Usage data: How you interact with our platform, including session activity and feature engagement
- Communications: Messages sent to our support team or submitted through contact forms
- Technical data: Device type, browser version, and connection information for performance and security purposes
We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not use personal data for purposes incompatible with those disclosed at the time of collection.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used for the following purposes:
- Providing and maintaining access to our services
- Personalising your learning experience based on your goals and progress
- Sending service-related communications, including updates and support responses
- Analysing aggregate usage patterns to improve platform quality
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent or unauthorised activity
- Complying with applicable legal obligations
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We engage third-party providers to assist in delivering our services. These providers are selected carefully and are required to handle data in a manner consistent with our standards.
4.1 Categories of Providers
Third-party providers we may engage include:
- Payment processors for secure transaction handling
- Cloud infrastructure and hosting providers
- Analytics platforms for aggregate performance measurement
- Communication tools for email delivery and support ticketing
4.2 Data Sharing Principles
We share only the minimum information necessary for each provider to perform their function. We do not permit third-party providers to use your information for their own marketing or commercial purposes. All providers are bound by contractual obligations regarding data protection.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality, remember your preferences, and understand how our service is used. We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core platform functions such as login and session management | Yes |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and settings across sessions | No |
| Analytics | Measure aggregate usage patterns to improve the platform | No |
You may adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not prevent you from accessing core features of our service.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as it is needed to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable legal obligations. When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
6.1 Retention Periods
Typical retention periods applied to different categories of data include:
- Account information: Retained for the duration of the account and for a reasonable period following account closure
- Usage data: Retained in aggregate or anonymised form for ongoing service improvement
- Support communications: Retained for a period sufficient to resolve the matter and address any follow-up
- Financial records: Retained as required by applicable financial and tax obligations
7. Security Practices
We implement technical and organisational measures designed to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission, access controls, and regular security reviews. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to maintaining and improving our protections continuously.
In the event of a security incident that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users in accordance with our obligations and provide clear guidance on any steps you should take.
8. Service Changes and Updates
We may update or modify our platform, features, pricing, or policies from time to time. When changes are material, we will:
- Provide advance notice through email or an in-platform notification
- Clearly describe what is changing and why
- Give users a reasonable period to review changes before they take effect
- Update the relevant policy documents with a new effective date
Continued use of our services following the effective date of any change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms or policies.
9. Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making
Where our platform uses automated processes to personalise content, recommend learning paths, or assess progress, we are committed to ensuring these processes are fair, consistent, and explainable. Automated recommendations are designed to support your goals, not to make binding decisions about your eligibility for services. You may contact us at any time to request a human review of any outcome that affects your account.
10. Your Rights and Choices
You have meaningful control over your information and your experience on our platform. Depending on your circumstances, you may have the right to:
- Access a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Withdraw consent for optional data processing activities
- Receive your data in a portable format where technically feasible
- Lodge a concern or complaint regarding our data practices
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12 of this policy. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.
11. Accountability and Governance
Oakmont takes responsibility for the personal information under our control. We have designated internal responsibility for privacy and data governance, and we conduct periodic reviews of our practices to ensure they remain consistent with this policy and applicable standards. We welcome feedback from users and take concerns about our practices seriously.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Transparency Policy, wish to exercise a right described above, or have a concern about how your information has been handled, please reach out to us:
- Email: info@oakmont.com
- Phone: +61 2 9698 1600
- Post: 42 Woondooma St, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670, Australia
We are committed to resolving all inquiries promptly and transparently.