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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.

Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Effective Date: November 25, 2025

Introduction

AusPrivacyKit ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://ausprivacykit.com.

This Privacy Policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

Email Newsletter Subscription:

When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Subscription date and time
  • IP address (collected automatically by our email service provider)
  • Subscription source (which page you signed up from)

Contact Forms:

If you contact us via email, we may collect:

  • Your name (if you provide it)
  • Your email address
  • Message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2. Information Collected Automatically

Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4):

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. This service collects:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our site (referral source)
  • Device information (type, operating system, browser)
  • Approximate geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Screen resolution and browser window size
  • Interactions with page elements (clicks, scrolls)

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track usage
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

3. Information from Third Parties

Affiliate Networks:

When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, the third-party merchant may share information with us such as:

  • Whether a purchase was made (for commission tracking)
  • Purchase date
  • Order value (in aggregate, not personally identifiable)

We do not receive your payment information, shipping address, or other personal details from affiliate partners.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Primary Uses

  1. Newsletter Delivery:

    • Sending educational content about privacy and age verification
    • Notifying you of new guides, tools, and resources
    • Providing updates on Australian privacy legislation

  2. Website Improvement:

    • Understanding which content is most valuable
    • Identifying technical issues and broken links
    • Optimizing page load times and user experience
    • Improving navigation and site structure

  3. Communication:

    • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
    • Sending administrative information (e.g., policy updates)

  4. Business Operations:

    • Tracking affiliate commission attribution
    • Analyzing marketing campaign effectiveness
    • Complying with legal obligations

Secondary Uses

  • Conducting research and analysis on privacy trends
  • Creating aggregated, anonymized statistics
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your personal information are:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent (e.g., newsletter signup)
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our business operations, provided your rights are not overridden
  • Legal Obligation: Processing required by law

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect personal information:

Google Analytics 4

Provider: Google LLC Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring Data Collected: See "Information Collected Automatically" above Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Data Protection Measures:

  • IP anonymization is enabled
  • Data sharing with Google is limited
  • User ID tracking is not used
  • Advertising features are disabled

ConvertKit

Provider: ConvertKit LLC Purpose: Email newsletter delivery and subscription management Data Collected: Email address, subscription metadata Privacy Policy: https://convertkit.com/privacy Data Location: United States (Standard Contractual Clauses in place)

Your Rights:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in every email
  • Request deletion of your email address from our list

Affiliate Networks

We participate in affiliate programs with the following types of services:

  • VPN providers (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark)
  • Password managers (1Password, Dashlane, NordPass)
  • Parental control tools (FamilyTime, Qustodio, Bark)

When you click affiliate links, cookies may be placed by third-party merchants for commission tracking. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of merchants you interact with.

Hosting and Infrastructure

Provider: Vercel Inc. Purpose: Website hosting and content delivery Data Collected: Server logs, IP addresses, request data Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

Technical Measures:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
  • Access controls and authentication for administrative systems
  • Regular security audits of third-party services

Organizational Measures:

  • Limited access to personal information (need-to-know basis)
  • Regular staff training on privacy and data protection
  • Incident response procedures for data breaches

Limitations: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months (configurable)
  • Email Correspondence: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes
  • Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting

After retention periods expire, we delete or anonymize personal information in accordance with our data retention schedule.

Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights:

1. Right to Access

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this information within 30 days of your request.

2. Right to Correction

If your personal information is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, or misleading, you can request that we correct it.

3. Right to Erasure (Deletion)

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations to retain certain records.

4. Right to Opt-Out

  • Email Marketing: Unsubscribe using the link in any email or contact us
  • Analytics Tracking: Use browser settings or install Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
  • Cookies: Configure your browser to reject cookies

5. Right to Complain

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you can lodge a complaint with us (see "Contact Us" below). If you're not satisfied with our response, you can escalate to:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au/ Phone: 1300 363 992 Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond within 30 days.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request to protect against unauthorized access to your personal information.

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers are located outside Australia:

  • United States: Google Analytics, ConvertKit, Vercel
  • Global CDN: Vercel's content delivery network

When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure:

  • The recipient country has substantially similar privacy protections to Australia, or
  • We implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, or
  • You have consented to the transfer

Children's Privacy

AusPrivacyKit is directed at parents and guardians, not children under 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

Note: While our content discusses children's online safety, our data collection practices target adult readers (parents and educators).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our data practices
  • New legal requirements
  • Feedback from regulators or users
  • Addition or removal of third-party services

Notice of Changes:

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent changes
  • Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
  • If required by law, we will seek your consent for significant changes

Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.

We honor the following privacy controls:

  • Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
  • Cookie consent preferences (where required by law)
  • Email unsubscribe requests

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including:

  • Government resources (eSafety Commissioner, OAIC)
  • Product and service providers
  • News articles and research papers
  • Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

Our Data Controller: AusPrivacyKit Email: hello@ausprivacykit.com

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Business Transfers

If AusPrivacyKit is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice and obtain consent if required by law.

The acquiring party will be bound by this Privacy Policy unless you consent to a new policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@ausprivacykit.com Website: https://ausprivacykit.com

For Privacy-Specific Inquiries: Please include "Privacy Request" in your email subject line.

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Summary of Key Points

For your convenience, here's a summary of our key privacy practices:

| What We Collect | Why We Collect It | Your Control | |---|---|---| | Email address (if you subscribe) | Send you newsletters and updates | Unsubscribe anytime | | Usage analytics (via Google Analytics) | Understand how people use our site | Browser opt-out or extensions | | Cookies | Essential functionality and analytics | Browser settings | | Affiliate click data | Track commissions (anonymized) | N/A - no personal data collected |

We DO NOT:

  • Sell your personal information
  • Use your data for intrusive advertising
  • Collect sensitive information (health, financial, etc.)
  • Share your email with third parties for marketing
  • Track you across other websites (no cross-site tracking)

We DO:

  • Minimize data collection to what's necessary
  • Use reputable, privacy-conscious service providers
  • Respect your rights under Australian privacy law
  • Maintain transparency about our practices
  • Respond promptly to privacy requests

By using AusPrivacyKit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.