Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9 October 2024
The Modern Muse Magazine is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information, as well as your rights regarding your personal data.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information in the following circumstances:
- When you subscribe to our digital magazine or newsletters.
- When you engage with us via our website, social media platforms, or other online services.
- When you participate in surveys, competitions, or promotional events.
- When you submit content, queries, or feedback to us.
The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
- Name, email address, and contact information.
- Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location).
- Payment details (for subscriptions or purchases).
- User-generated content, such as comments or contributions.
We will only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the activities described above, or where required by law.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage your subscription to The Modern Muse Magazine.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or providing updates about our services.
- To improve our products, services, and user experience.
- To conduct promotions, competitions, and surveys.
- To send marketing communications, special offers, or updates about new content (where you have consented to such communications).
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your personal information in the following instances:
- To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support) who assist us in operating our services.
- Where required by law or to comply with legal processes.
- If we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Modern Muse Magazine, our users, or the public.
Any third parties who have access to your personal information are bound by obligations to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
4. Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. We use secure servers, encryption, and access control measures to safeguard your data.
However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Access to and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if you believe any information is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete. To request access or make corrections, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website and digital magazine. This information helps us improve our services and enhance your user experience.
Cookies may collect information such as:
- Your IP address and browser type.
- The pages you visit on our website.
- The date and time of your visit.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to access certain features of our services.
We also use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor and analyse site traffic and usage patterns. These tools do not collect personal information that identifies you but may collect anonymized data.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website and digital magazine may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Overseas Disclosure
In some instances, we may store or process your personal information with third-party providers located overseas. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas recipients comply with the Australian Privacy Principles or are subject to laws that provide comparable protection of your personal information.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it securely.
10. Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or have a concern about how your personal information is being handled, please contact us using the details provided below. We take privacy complaints seriously and will investigate and respond to your complaint within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
11. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact us at [email protected]