Word of the Week respects your right to privacy under the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth of Australia). We comply with the National Privacy Principles in respect to the collection of personal information from individuals. Such information is kept securely and is not disclosed to others.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By accessing or using the site, you agree to this privacy policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the site.
1. Information we collect
We collect information in the following ways.
a. Information you provide voluntarily
You may provide information when you contact us via email or forms. This information may include name, email address, website URL (if provided), etcetera. It may also include any personal information you choose to include in a comment or message.
b. Automatically collected information
When you visit the site, we may collect certain information automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referring website.
This is typically collected via cookies and analytics tools.
2. Use of information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your comments or inquiries
- Analyse traffic and usage of the site to improve content
- Prevent spam and ensure site security.
3. Sharing information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share limited data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. Examples include email marketing platforms and web analytics services.
We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights or comply with legal obligations.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionalities of the Site.
5. Third-party links
Our blog posts may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Links to external websites should not be taken to be an endorsement or a recommendation of any third-party products or services offered by virtue of any information, material or content linked from or to this site. Users of links provided by this site should be aware of which organisation is hosting the site they visit.
6. Data retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable privacy laws, including:
- The right to access and review your personal data
- The right to correct or delete your data
- The right to withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Children’s privacy
This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
11. Copyright
The contents of this website are the copyright of Word of the Week. You may make copies for your personal use only. You are not allowed to copy and distribute its content in any way without the written prior consent of Word of the Week. You should seek appropriate professional advice before taking any action based on any information held on this website.
12. Accuracy and liability
The information contained in this Word of the Week website is provided in good faith and believed to be correct without warranty of any kind. Information is supplied upon the condition that the reader will make their own determination to its suitability for their purposes. In no event will Word of the Week be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon information or the product from this website.
This website contains links to external websites. It is the responsibility of the user to make their own decisions about the accuracy, currency, reliability and correctness of information contained in linked external websites.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: tim@entwisle.au