Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
BlackSheep Strategic Advisory (ABN: 88 239 744 701) is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
Who we are
BlackSheep Strategic Advisory is a sole trader practice operated by Courtney Carpenter, based in Grafton, NSW, Australia. We provide strategic advisory services to business owners.
Contact: Courtney Carpenter BlackSheep Strategic Advisory courtney@weareblacksheep.com.au
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What personal information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
From newsletter subscribers:
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Name (first name)
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Email address
From session bookings:
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Name
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Email address
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Payment details (processed by Stripe — we do not store card numbers)
From client engagements:
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Business information and context you share during sessions
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Notes and summaries created during advisory work
From website visitors:
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Analytics data (pages visited, time on site, device type) collected automatically via Wix
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Cookie data (see Section 8)
We do not collect sensitive information (health, financial account details, government identifiers) unless you volunteer it in the course of a session. Any information shared in sessions is treated as confidential.
How we collect it
We collect personal information:
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When you subscribe to The Signal newsletter via our website
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When you book a session via Calendly
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When you make a payment via Stripe
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When you email us directly
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During the course of advisory sessions (Zoom or in-person)
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Automatically via Wix website analytics when you visit our site
Why we collect it and how we use it
We collect and use your personal information only for the purposes it was given:
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Newsletter subscribers: To send The Signal weekly email. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
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Session bookings: To confirm and deliver your booked session, send a written summary if requested, and follow up as part of the post-session flow.
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Advisory clients: To deliver ongoing advisory services, maintain session notes, and communicate about your engagement.
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Website visitors: To understand how the site is being used and improve it over time.
We do not use your personal information for any purpose other than the one it was provided for, and we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Who we share it with
We use the following third-party service providers to operate our business. Each handles personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
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Wix (website hosting, email, CRM) — wix.com/about/privacy
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Stripe (payment processing) — stripe.com/au/privacy
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Calendly (session booking) — calendly.com/pages/privacy
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Zoom (session delivery) — zoom.us/privacy
We do not share your personal information with any other third parties, except where required by law.
How we store and protect it
Your personal information is stored within the platforms listed above (Wix, Stripe, Calendly). We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers maintain appropriate security standards.
Session notes are stored securely and are not shared with any third party.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to deliver the service you engaged us for, or as required by law. If you would like your information deleted, please contact us directly.
Your rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Correct any inaccurate or outdated information
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Request deletion of your personal information (subject to any legal obligations to retain it)
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Unsubscribe from The Signal at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at courtney@weareblacksheep.com.au. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Cookies
Our website (hosted by Wix) uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to enable site functionality and collect analytics data. This includes understanding how visitors use our site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including Calendly and Stripe). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available at weareblacksheep.com.au/privacy-policy. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your personal information:
Courtney Carpenter BlackSheep Strategic Advisory courtney@weareblacksheep.com.au
BlackSheep Strategic Advisory operates in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.