At Star Hunt, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.starhunt.com.au.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact form or email
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Leave comments on our blog articles
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns
- Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
- Referral Information: The website that referred you to us and search terms used
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Analyse usage patterns to improve user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through third-party advertising networks
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information about your use of our website and may use cookies to track your activity. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
3.2 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
3.3 Other Third Parties
We may use additional third-party services for analytics, advertising, or website functionality. Each third party has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal processes
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under Australian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Cookie Preferences: Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: cyis1000@gmail.com
- Website: Contact Form
11. Australian Privacy Act Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). If you are unsatisfied with our response to a privacy matter, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.