Effective Date: 01-Jun-2025
1. Who We Are
CBFJ.au is committed to protecting your privacy.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Data entered in the comments form
- IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)
- An anonymized hash of your email address (used by Gravatar, if applicable)
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Media Uploads
If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract location data from images displayed on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:
- Comment cookies: Save your name, email, and website for convenience
- Login cookies: Store login and display preferences
- Editor cookies: Track post IDs for edited content
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Such content behaves as if you visited the originating site, which may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track interactions
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party sites.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Improve website functionality
- Respond to inquiries and comments
- Detect and prevent spam
- Manage user accounts and preferences
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared only:
- With service providers
- If required by law
- For password reset requests
5. Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation and continuity
- User accounts: Personal data stored in profiles; editable and deletable by users (except usernames)
6. Your Rights
You may:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request deletion of your data (except where retention is legally required)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our site from outside Australia, be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Australia.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
Email: [email protected]