Website Privacy Policy
Bethany Morris | Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor
Effective Date: 3 April 2026 | Last Reviewed: 3 April 2026
1. Introduction
Bethany Morris (ABN [98 922 886 040]) is a registered Clinical Psychologist practising in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when you visit www.bethanymorris.com.au ("the Website").
Bethany Morris is bound by the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), as well as the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic). As a registered psychologist, Bethany Morris is also regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Psychology Board of Australia, and adheres to the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics.
By continuing to use this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. About This Website
This Website is hosted on Squarespace (squarespace.com) and the domain www.bethanymorris.com.au is registered through Crazy Domains (crazydomains.com.au). The Website is a public-facing information site for Bethany Morris's private psychology practice and is not intended for the delivery of clinical services.
The Website does not provide psychological services, crisis support, or therapeutic intervention. If you are in crisis or require urgent mental health support, please contact:
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
• Emergency services: 000
You can also present to your local emergency department for support.
3. What Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
The Website includes a contact form that allows visitors to submit enquiries directly. When you use this form, the following information may be collected:
• Your name
• Your email address
• Any information you choose to include in your message
Submissions made via the contact form are sent directly to hello@bethanymorris.com.au. You should be aware that email is not an encrypted form of communication and that you submit information via this form at your own discretion.
We advise that you do not include sensitive personal information — including details about your mental or physical health, financial circumstances, or any other sensitive matters — in your initial contact message.
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by Squarespace (as the hosting platform) and through standard web technologies. This may include:
• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Referring website or link
• Date and time of your visit
This information is collected for the purposes of website analytics and security. It is handled in accordance with Squarespace's Privacy Policy, available at squarespace.com/privacy.
3.3 Cookies
Squarespace may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Website and collect usage analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, this may affect some functionality of the Website.
This Website does not use cookies to track individuals for advertising or marketing purposes. For further information on Squarespace's use of cookies, please refer to their Cookie Policy at squarespace.com/privacy.
4. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this Website is used only for the purposes for which it was provided or for directly related purposes, including:
• Responding to your enquiry or request for information about psychological services
• Assessing your suitability and availability for appointments
• Communicating with you regarding your initial contact
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving the Website and its usability (via analytics data)
Your information will not be used for unsolicited marketing, sold to third parties, or used for purposes unrelated to the provision of, or enquiry about, psychological services.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
Bethany Morris will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
• Where required or authorised by law (e.g., mandatory reporting obligations, court orders, or subpoenas)
• Where disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of you or another person
• To service providers who assist in the operation of this Website (e.g., Squarespace), who are bound by their own privacy obligations
• Where you have provided explicit consent
Note: Squarespace, as the website hosting provider, may process data in the United States and other countries. Their privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy. Crazy Domains processes domain registration data in accordance with applicable ICANN requirements and their own privacy policy.
6. Data Security
Bethany Morris takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information collected through this Website from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure.
The Website is hosted on Squarespace's secure platform, which implements industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS). However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and Bethany Morris cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted via the contact form or email.
You are encouraged to use your own discretion about the type of information you share via online contact forms and email.
7. Health Information
Any health information you provide through the Website's contact form is treated as sensitive information under both the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), and is afforded a higher level of protection accordingly.
As noted above, we strongly recommend that you do not submit detailed health information via the contact form. If you become a client, health records will be managed in accordance with a separate Client Privacy Policy and Consent Form provided at the commencement of services.
8. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, professional association websites, referral resources, or information pages). Bethany Morris is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. You should review the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.
9. Access, Correction, and Complaints
9.1 Accessing or Correcting Your Information
You have the right to request access to personal information held about you, and to request corrections to any inaccuracies. To make such a request, please contact:
Bethany Morris | Clinical Psychologist
Email: hello@bethanymorris.com.au
Website: www.bethanymorris.com.au
Requests will be responded to within a reasonable timeframe, and in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
9.2 Complaints
If you believe your privacy has been handled in a manner inconsistent with this Policy or applicable law, you may lodge a complaint by contacting Bethany Morris at the email address above. Complaints will be investigated and a response provided within 30 days where reasonably practicable.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may escalate your complaint to:
• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): www.oaic.gov.au | 1300 363 992
• Office of the Health Complaints Commissioner (Victoria): www.hcc.vic.gov.au | 1300 582 113
• AHPRA: www.ahpra.gov.au | 1300 419 495
10. AHPRA Registration and Professional Obligations
Bethany Morris is a registered psychologist with AHPRA (Psychology Board of Australia). All professional conduct, including privacy practices relating to clients, is governed by:
• The Psychology Board of Australia registration standards and guidelines
• The Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics
• The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (as applicable in each state and territory)
This Website Privacy Policy applies specifically to information collected through this public website. A separate, more comprehensive Client Privacy Notice is provided to all clients prior to commencement of services.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, or website functionality. The revised policy will be published on this page with an updated effective date. You are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Bethany Morris | Clinical Psychologist
Website: www.bethanymorris.com.au
Email: hello@bethanymorris.com.au
This policy was last reviewed on 3 April 2026.
This document is intended as a general-purpose website privacy policy and does not constitute legal advice.
If you require specific legal guidance, please consult a qualified Australian privacy lawyer.