Effective Date: 13/06/2023

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This Privacy Policy describes how The Aussie Handbook ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit our website [www.theaussiehandbook.com]. This Privacy Policy applies to the collection and processing of personal information for users located in Australia and South Africa. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us. This includes information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide through contact forms, subscription forms, or other interactive features on our Website.

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1.2 Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information. We may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.

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2. Use of Information

2.1 We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a) To provide and maintain our Website's functionality.

b) To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.

c) To send you marketing communications, such as newsletters or promotional emails, if you have opted to receive them.

d) To analyze and improve the content and performance of our Website.

e) To prevent fraud, protect the security of our Website, and comply with legal obligations.

f) To personalize your experience on our Website and provide tailored content.

 

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

a) Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Website's operation, provide services on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our Website is used. These third parties may have access to your personal information but only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

b) Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or investigate and prevent potential fraud or security issues.

c) Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

 

4. Data Transfer

4.1 If you are located outside Australia or South Africa and choose to provide information to us, please note that we may transfer your personal information to Australia or South Africa and process it there. By using our Website and providing your information, you consent to this transfer.

 

5. Data Retention

5.1 We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

 

6. Your Rights

6.1 You have the right to:

a) Access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information.

b) Object to the processing of your personal information or restrict its processing.

c) Withdraw your consent at any time, if we have relied on your consent as a legal basis for processing your personal information.

d) Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.

 

7. Security

7.1 We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

8.1 Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

 

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

9.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes we make will be posted on this page, and the revised version will be effective immediately upon posting.

 

10. Contact Us

10.1 If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@theaussiehandbook.com.

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