Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters - no sneaky business here

Last updated: July 2, 2025
The short version: We respect your privacy. We don't sell your data, we don't spam you, and we try to collect as little information as possible to make the site work properly.

1. What Information We Collect

Information You Give Us:

  • Contact Information: If you contact us, we'll have your email and whatever you tell us
  • Comments: If we add comments in future, whatever you post (don't post personal stuff!)
  • Newsletter: If we start a newsletter, your email address (with your permission)

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Basic Web Stuff: IP address, browser type, device type, pages you visit
  • Cookies: Small files that help the website remember your preferences
  • Analytics: How people use the site (anonymized data)

2. Cookies - The Digital Kind

We use cookies to make the site work better. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help us remember your preferences. Here's what we use them for:

Cookie Type Purpose Can You Opt Out?
Necessary Make the site work (cookie consent, mobile menu) No - needed for basic function
Analytics Understand how people use the site Yes - you can disable in browser
Preferences Remember your settings Yes - but site won't remember you

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Make the website work properly
  • Respond to your questions or comments
  • Improve the site based on how people use it
  • Send you updates (only if you ask for them)
  • Comply with legal requirements

What We DON'T Do:

  • Sell your information to third parties
  • Send you spam or marketing emails (unless you ask)
  • Share your data with advertisers
  • Use your information for unrelated purposes

4. Third-Party Services

We might use some third-party services to make the site work better:

  • Google Analytics: To understand site usage (anonymized)
  • CDNs: To load fonts and icons faster
  • Hosting Provider: Where the website lives

These services have their own privacy policies. We choose reputable providers, but you should check their policies too if you're concerned.

5. Your Rights - What You Can Do

Access & Correction

Ask us what information we have about you and get it corrected if it's wrong.

Deletion

Ask us to delete your information (we'll do it unless we legally need to keep it).

Opt-Out

Stop receiving communications or ask us to stop processing your data.

Portability

Get a copy of your data in a readable format.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including using secure connections (HTTPS), regular backups, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure - we do our best, but can't guarantee absolute security.

7. International Users

This site is primarily for Australians, but if you're visiting from elsewhere, your information might be processed in Australia. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

8. Children's Privacy

Our site isn't specifically aimed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect information from kids. If you're under 13, please ask a parent or guardian before using the site or contacting us.

9. Changes to This Policy

Technology and laws change, so we might need to update this policy. We'll update the "Last updated" date and make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

10. Contact Us About Privacy

Got questions about privacy? Want to exercise your rights? Just want to chat about how we handle data? We're happy to help.

For this demonstration site:

In a real implementation, you'd include actual contact details here - email address, postal address, and phone number for privacy inquiries.

Australian Privacy Laws

This policy is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988. If you have concerns about how we handle your privacy that we can't resolve, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).