Early Years Practice Co. is committed to handling personal information responsibly and, where applicable, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles
Last updated: 19 July 2026
Privacy Policy
Early Years Practice Co. is committed to handling personal information responsibly and, where applicable, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Who we are
Daniel McErlean (37 852 861 638) trading as Early Years Practice Co. provides consulting, resources and professional learning for education and care services. Questions about privacy can be directed to dan@earlyyearspracticeco.com.
Information we may collect
We may collect your name, role, organisation, service type, contact details, enquiry information, purchase records, training interests, communication preferences and information you choose to provide during a consulting engagement. We ask that initial enquiries do not contain children’s names, staff information, health information or other sensitive personal information.
How information is collected
Information may be collected when you complete a website form, subscribe to updates, purchase a product, register for training, communicate with us or engage Early Years Practice Co. to provide services.
How information is used
Information may be used to respond to enquiries, provide agreed services, process purchases, deliver resources or training, maintain business records, improve services and send updates where consent has been provided.
Service providers and disclosure
Early Years Practice Co. may use trusted service providers for website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, document storage and business administration. Information is disclosed only where reasonably required to provide or administer the relevant service, or where required by law. Some service providers may store or process information outside Australia. Their own privacy and security terms apply to their services.
Website data, cookies and analytics
The website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand site use, remember preferences, support security and improve website performance. Available cookie controls can be managed through the website banner or browser settings.
Storage and security
Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. No internet or electronic-storage method can be guaranteed as completely secure.
Access and correction
You may request access to, or correction of, personal information held about you by contacting dan@earlyyearspracticeco.com. Identity may need to be confirmed before a request is completed.
Marketing communications
You may unsubscribe from marketing or training updates at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting Early Years Practice Co.
Privacy concerns
If you have a concern about the handling of personal information, contact dan@earlyyearspracticeco.com with sufficient information for the concern to be reviewed and addressed.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when business practices, technology or applicable requirements change. The current version will be published on this page with its effective date .
Disclaimer
Early Years Practice Co. provides general educational, operational, quality, compliance and practice guidance for education and care services.
Website content, resources, webinars and general communications do not constitute legal advice and do not replace the need to consider current legislation, regulations, regulatory-authority guidance, service policy, Approved Provider responsibilities or advice specific to a particular matter. Education and care services remain responsible for their own decisions, implementation, record keeping, risk management and compliance. Users must confirm that a resource or recommendation is appropriate for their service type, jurisdiction, operating context and current requirements.
Although reasonable care is taken in preparing content, laws, regulations, approved frameworks and guidance may change. Check the publication or review date and verify current requirements before relying on information. No representation is made that using a resource, completing training or engaging consulting support will guarantee compliance, prevent an incident, produce a particular regulatory decision or result in a particular Assessment and Rating outcome.
Unless expressly stated, Early Years Practice Co. professional learning is not nationally recognised or accredited training.
Questions about this disclaimer may be directed to dan@earlyyearspracticeco.com