Effective Date: April 27, 2026
At Aussie Chronicles (https://aussiechronicles.com/), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our readers. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use, maintain, and protect it in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to improve your experience and deliver relevant Australian stories.
- Personal Identification Information: We may collect your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a story, or contact our editorial team.
- Non-personal Identification Information: We collect technical data such as browser name, type of computer, and technical information about your means of connection to our site (e.g., operating system and Internet service providers).
- Log Files: Like most digital publications, we use log files to track site traffic. This includes IP addresses, ISP, date/time stamps, and referring/exit pages.
2. Cookies and Web Beacons
Aussie Chronicles uses “cookies” to enhance user experience. Cookies allow us to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyze which articles are most engaging to our audience.
- Provide personalized content and advertisements.
- Note: You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
3. How We Use Collected Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To Personalize User Experience: We use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
- To Send Periodic Emails: If you join our mailing list, you will receive stories, news, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of each email.
- To Improve Our Site: We use feedback you provide to improve our editorial content and site performance.
4. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners and trusted advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
5. Third-Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site.
6. Data Security
Мы принимаем соответствующие меры сбора, хранения и обработки данных, а также меры безопасности для защиты от несанкционированного доступа, изменения или уничтожения вашей личной информации.
7. Compliance with Children’s Online Privacy Protection
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our Site from those we actually know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.
8. Your Rights under the Privacy Act 1988
As an Australian-based entity, we respect your right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request a correction of any errors in your data.
- Make a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Aussie Chronicles has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page.
10. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact our Privacy Officer:
- Email: editorial@aussiechronicles.com
- Address: 188 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
- Phone: +61 3 9347 0000