Privacy Policy

Last updated: 31 July 2026 This Website Privacy Policy explains how Early Stars Pty Ltd (ABN 90 669 291 490, ACN 669 291 490), trading as Hampton Park Montessori & Early Learning (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit or use our website at https://hamptonparkelc.com.au/. This policy applies only to our website. It does not cover personal information we collect in person at our early learning service, by phone or email for enrolment or care, or through other offline channels. We handle website-related personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who we are

Hampton Park Montessori & Early Learning is an Australian early learning and kindergarten service operated by Early Stars Pty Ltd.
  • Address: 9 Winnima Avenue, Hampton Park VIC 3976
  • Provider Approval: PR-00011444
  • ABN: 90 669 291 490
  • ACN: 669 291 490

2. What information we collect through the website

When you use our website, we may collect:

Information you give us

  • name;
  • email address;
  • phone number; and
  • any message or details you include in a contact, enquiry, or form on the website.

Information collected automatically

  • IP address;
  • browser type and device information;
  • pages viewed and time spent on the site;
  • referring website or link; and
  • general location data based on IP address (city or region level, if available).
We do not intentionally collect children’s personal information through the website, other than details an adult may choose to include in an enquiry.

3. How we collect website information

We collect website information:
  • when you submit a form or send us a message through the website;
  • when you contact us using website contact details; and
  • automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies used by our website or hosting providers.

4. Why we use website information

We use information collected through the website to:
  • respond to enquiries and requests;
  • provide information about our service;
  • operate, maintain, and improve the website;
  • understand how visitors use the website; and
  • help protect the security and proper functioning of the website.
We will not use website information for unrelated purposes without your consent, unless the law allows or requires it.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tools to help pages load correctly, remember preferences, and understand website traffic. You can usually manage or block cookies in your browser settings. If you turn cookies off, some parts of the website may not work as expected.

6. Who we may share website information with

We do not sell personal information collected through the website. We may share website information with:
  • website hosting, IT, and support providers who help us run the site;
  • analytics or form providers that process website data on our behalf; and
  • professional advisers or authorities where disclosure is required or authorised by law.
Where a provider stores or processes information outside Australia, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in a way consistent with Australian privacy laws.

7. Storage and security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information collected through the website from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. No website or internet transmission is completely secure. Please contact us if you believe your information has been accessed without permission.

8. How long we keep website information

We keep website enquiry and related records only for as long as needed to respond to you, manage follow-up communication, improve the website, or meet legal requirements. When the information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

9. Access and correction

You may ask to access or correct personal information we hold about you that was collected through the website. We will respond within a reasonable time. In limited cases, the law may allow us to refuse a request. If we do, we will explain why where we can.

10. Direct marketing

If you contact us through the website, we may reply about your enquiry. We will only send marketing emails if you have opted in or if the law allows. You can opt out at any time by contacting us or using an unsubscribe link where provided.

11. Links to other websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites. Those sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for how those sites collect or use your information.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page, with the “Last updated” date shown above.

13. Contact us

If you have a question, access request, or privacy complaint about this website, please contact us:
Hampton Park Montessori & Early Learning Early Stars Pty Ltd 9 Winnima Avenue Hampton Park VIC 3976 Email: info@hamptonparkelc.com.au Phone: (03) 8712 5488 Website: https://hamptonparkelc.com.au/
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au or phone 1300 363 992.