🔒 Privacy Policy

Who we are

ARK (Australia Resources Kids) is a non-commercial learning community for young Australians, operated by Darren Wallace of the Australian Resource Centre (arc-hub.online), based in Melbourne, Australia.

If you have any questions about this policy, contact Darren directly at darrenw@arc-hub.online or call 0481 822 918.

What information we collect

When a child registers a Hub, we collect:

• The child's first and last name, age, city, and state
• The name and description of their proposed Learning Hub
• The names of proposed co-Hub members (optional)
• The parent or guardian's name, phone number, email, and relationship to the child

We do not collect: passwords, payment information, social media accounts, photos, or any sensitive personal data.

How we use this information

The information collected through the Hub registration form is used solely to:

• Verify the registration by calling the parent or guardian's phone number
• Contact the parent or guardian to confirm approval of the Hub
• Administer the ARK Learning Hub program

We do not use this information for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purpose. ARK is non-commercial.

Parent and guardian verification

Every Hub registration requires active parent or guardian consent. Before any registration is approved, Darren Wallace will personally call the parent or guardian phone number provided to verify the submission.

No child's Hub goes live without verified parent or guardian approval. This is a firm policy with no exceptions.

How we store information

Hub registration forms are submitted via email directly to Darren Wallace at darrenw@arc-hub.online. Submissions are stored in a private email account accessible only to Darren. Registrations that are not approved are deleted. Approved registrations are kept only for the purpose of administering the ARK program.

We do not use any third-party databases, CRM systems, or cloud storage services to hold children's personal information.

Sharing of information

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information about children or their parents with any third party, for any purpose, at any time.

The only person who has access to Hub registration information is Darren Wallace.

Children's privacy (under 13)

ARK is primarily designed for children aged 9 and up, including children under the age of 13. In accordance with Australian privacy law and best practice:

• We always require verifiable parental or guardian consent before approving a child's participation
• We collect the minimum information necessary to operate the program
• Parents and guardians may request the deletion of their child's information at any time by contacting Darren at darrenw@arc-hub.online

Your rights

Parents, guardians, and young people have the right to:

• Request access to the information we hold about them
• Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of their information at any time
• Withdraw consent and have their Hub removed from ARK

To exercise any of these rights, contact Darren at darrenw@arc-hub.online or call 0481 822 918.

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated.

Contact

Darren Wallace
ARK — Australia Resources Kids
arc-hub.online
Email: darrenw@arc-hub.online
Phone: 0481 822 918
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia