Effective Date: 1 January 2024
Central West Media Pty Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates as a newspaper business and manages the website www.villagevoice.net.au. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Account Information: Login credentials for any accounts created on our website.
- Payment Information: Details necessary for subscription or advertising payments.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To deliver and manage newspaper subscriptions and advertising services.
- To process payments and issue invoices.
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- To improve our website and personalize user experience.
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, and customer support.
- Law Enforcement: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Partners: For co-promotions or services aligned with our operations (with your consent).
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies may track usage data, preferences, and session details. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.
- Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Central West Media Pty Limited
Email: sales@villagevoice.net.au
Phone: 0 26355 4258
Postal Address: PO Box 227, Portland NSW 2847
By using our services or website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.