Privacy Policy
Effective date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
1.1 Who is responsible for your data
I News Australia ("I News Australia", "we", "us", "our") is operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] (ABN/ACN [ABN/ACN]) of [REGISTERED ADDRESS]. For the purposes of the GDPR and UK GDPR, the data controller is [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], contactable at [PRIVACY EMAIL]. Our Privacy Officer is [DPO/PRIVACY OFFICER NAME].
1.2 Information we collect
We collect only what we need for the purposes described below.
You give us directly:
- Newsletter sign-ups: your name and email address.
- Contact and "Send a Tip" forms: your message, and any name or email you choose to include. You may submit a tip without identifying yourself.
- Account details (editors/contributors): name, email, password, role.
- Any correspondence you send us.
Collected automatically when you visit:
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, OS, pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see the Cookie Policy).
1.3 Why we use your information and lawful bases
| Purpose | Lawful basis (GDPR/UK GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Sending newsletters you signed up for | Consent |
| Responding to contact/tip submissions | Legitimate interests; consent |
| Operating, securing, and improving the site | Legitimate interests |
| Managing editor/contributor accounts | Contract; legitimate interests |
| Publishing journalism and commentary | Legitimate interests; journalism exemptions |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
1.4 Cookies and analytics
See the Cookie Policy for full detail. Non-essential cookies are set only with your consent via our cookie banner.
1.5 How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:
- Service providers who help us operate (email/newsletter platform, hosting, analytics), bound by data-processing terms.
- Authorities where required by law, court order, or to protect rights or safety.
- A successor entity in the event of a merger or acquisition.
1.6 International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where we transfer personal data out of the EEA, UK, or Australia, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and comply with APP 8 for overseas disclosures.
1.7 Retention
Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Contact/tip submissions are kept for [RETENTION PERIOD]. Account data is kept while the account is active. We then delete or anonymise it.
1.8 Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures, including encryption in transit, access controls, and secure hosting, to protect your information.
1.9 Your rights
Depending on where you live you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time.
California (CCPA/CPRA): rights to know, delete, correct, and opt out of any "sale" or "sharing". We do not sell or share personal information. Contact [PRIVACY EMAIL].
Australian residents: you may complain to the OAIC at oaic.gov.au if unsatisfied with our response.
EU/EEA and UK residents: you may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (UK: ico.org.uk).
1.10 Children
The site is not directed at children under [16]. We do not knowingly collect their personal information.
1.11 Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time and will post the revised version with a new "Last updated" date.
1.12 Contact
Questions or requests: [PRIVACY EMAIL] or [REGISTERED ADDRESS].