Effective Date: 23 September 2024
Raising Ipswich (the “Site”) is committed to protecting your privacy. We ensure that any data collection on this site is transparent and adheres to privacy laws, including Australia’s Privacy Act and applicable regulations.
By using the Raising Ipswich website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Site.
Who We Are
We are Raising Ipswich.
You can contact us at:
Email: raisingipswich@gmail.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g., through event submissions), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from these images.
Contact Forms & Newsletter Sign-Ups
We use WordPress forms to collect your information when you sign up for newsletters, enter competitions, or contact us through the Site. This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you provide. We use Mailchimp to manage newsletter subscriptions, and your data will be securely stored within their platform. You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email.
Cookies & Pixels
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our Site, you may opt in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more details on how Google uses your data, please refer to their privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Third-Party Advertisements
Local businesses in Ipswich may send advertisements directly to us, and we manually create and display these ads on the Site. These ads are designed and uploaded by Raising Ipswich and do not involve the collection of your personal data by the advertisers themselves.
How We Use Your Data
We may use the collected data for:
- Sending newsletters, promotional content, or updates.
- Managing competitions and sending related notifications.
- Improving our website and services through analytics.
- Personalizing your experience on the Site.
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your data. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your personal data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Unsubscribe from communications or personalized ads.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the revised policy on our Site.
