Damion Brown

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), as amended by the Privacy Act 2024 reforms, and applicable international standards where relevant.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways:

(a) Information you provide directly:

  • When you submit a contact form, comment, or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you include.

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal and anonymised data for the following purposes:

  • To maintain and improve our website and services
  • To analyse aggregate website usage using privacy-friendly analytics
  • To respond to enquiries and provide requested information
  • To comply with legal obligations and maintain website security

4. Use and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Personal information is only used or disclosed:

  • For the purpose for which it was collected
  • As required or authorised by law
  • With your consent

5. Data Retention and Storage

  • Contact form submissions and comments are retained only as long as necessary to manage communications.
  • Backups containing personal information are encrypted and stored securely.
  • All systems are protected by access controls and encryption consistent with industry standards.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use only first-party cookies for:

  • Remembering site preferences

These cookies cannot be used to track you across other websites. You may disable cookies via your browser settings without affecting your ability to use the website.

7. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Make a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached

Requests should be made in writing using the contact details below.

8. International Data Transfers

We primarily store data within Australia. However, where necessary (for example, server backups hosted by a New Zealand provider), data may be stored in or accessed from New Zealand — a jurisdiction recognised as providing adequate privacy protection under Australian law.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes encryption, secure hosting, and limited administrative access.

10. Complaints and Contact

If you have a privacy-related question or concern, please contact us.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at https://www.oaic.gov.au.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legislative changes or operational needs. The latest version will always be available on this page.