Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Digital Wealth Specialist ("DWS," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using the Digital Wealth Specialist website at digitalwealthspecialist.org and any associated services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Digital Wealth Specialist is an Australian digital wealth education platform founded by Darren Bartsch. Our contact details are:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 (0)424 329 062
Postal Address: PO Box 10548, Southport BC QLD 4215, Australia

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you submit a contact form, book a call, or subscribe to our newsletter.
Usage data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs — collected via Google Analytics.
Communication data: Records of any communications you send to us, including emails and messages submitted through our contact forms.
Booking information: Information provided when booking a call or session, including your name, email, and any notes you provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide the educational services you have requested.
To book and manage calls and sessions.
To send you educational content, updates, and newsletters if you have opted in.
To improve our website and services through analytics.
To comply with our legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service providers: Third-party platforms we use to operate our business, including GoHighLevel (CRM and booking), Google Analytics (website analytics), and email service providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Wealth99: If you express interest in the Wealth99 platform, we may share your contact information with Wealth99 to facilitate the referral. You will be informed before any such sharing occurs.
Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyse website traffic. These include:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This data is anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Wealth99, DarrenBartsch.com, and other platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 (0)424 329 062
Postal Address: PO Box 10548, Southport BC QLD 4215, Australia

This Privacy Policy is provided for general information purposes. Digital Wealth Specialist recommends seeking independent legal advice to ensure your privacy policy meets all applicable legal requirements for your specific circumstances.