Your Privacy is Our Priority

At Australian News Today, we believe trust is built on transparency. Your privacy is fundamental to our news service – understand exactly how we protect your information while delivering the news that matters.

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Information We Collect

Australian News Today collects various types of information to provide and improve our services, deliver personalized content, understand user behaviour, and maintain the security of our platform. We are committed to collecting only what is necessary and handling it with utmost care, in full compliance with Australian privacy laws.

We gather non-personally identifiable usage data through analytics tools to understand how our readers interact with our content. This includes pages viewed, time spent on articles, device types, and geographical regions (to a general city level, not precise addresses). This helps us optimize content delivery and user experience.

We also store preferences such as dark/light mode settings and news category selections to enhance your browsing experience.

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (like pixels and web beacons) to remember your preferences, analyse site traffic, and personalize content. These are essential for functionality, performance, advertisement, and social media integration. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our dedicated cookie consent tool.

When you subscribe to our newsletters or create an account, we collect personal identifiers such as your name, email address, and chosen password. This information is used solely to provide the requested services and to manage your account efficiently. We do not require extensive personal details for basic access.

If you choose to participate in our comment sections or submit user-generated content, the information you provide (e.g., your username, comment text, and potentially your IP address) will be collected. This is necessary for moderating content and maintaining a respectful community environment.

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Understanding your data footprint with Australian News Today.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is primarily used to enhance your experience with Australian News Today, ensuring you receive timely, relevant, and high-quality journalism. We are meticulous about how your data is processed and shared, always prioritizing your privacy and trust.

  • News Delivery & Customization: Personalizing your news feed, recommending articles, and tailoring newsletter content based on your interests and engagement patterns.
  • Platform Improvement: Analyzing user behaviour to identify areas for website enhancement, feature development, and content strategy refinement.
  • Third-Party Sharing Policies: We may share anonymized or aggregated data with trusted partners (e.g., advertisers, analytics providers) to improve services, but we DO NOT sell your personal information. Specific third-party services like embedded social media content or advertising platforms may have their own privacy policies.
  • Marketing Communications: With your explicit consent, we may send you promotional emails about new features, special reports, or partner offers. You always have the option to opt-out at any time.
  • Legal Compliance: We will disclose information when legally required, such as in response to a court order or valid governmental request, ensuring compliance with Australian law.
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Data utilization focused on delivering a better news experience.

Security & Protection

Protecting your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction is a cornerstone of our commitment. Australian News Today employs robust security measures, continuously evaluated and updated, to safeguard your information.

  • Technical Safeguards: We utilize industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transmission, secure servers, and regularly updated firewall protection to create a secure environment for your data.
  • Access Control & Training: Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who undergo regular training on data protection protocols and privacy best practices.
  • Incident Response: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have a clear incident response plan to promptly identify, contain, assess, and notify affected parties in accordance with Australian legal requirements.
  • Audits & Monitoring: Our systems undergo regular security audits and continuous monitoring to detect and prevent potential vulnerabilities and maintain the integrity of our data.
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Your data is secured with industry-leading protection measures.

Your Privacy Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and other relevant international standards, you have significant rights regarding your personal information. Australian News Today is dedicated to enabling you to exercise these rights easily and effectively.

  • Access & Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections to any inaccurate data.
  • Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
  • Communication Preferences: Easily manage your newsletter subscriptions and opt-out of marketing communications through your account settings or direct links in our emails.
  • Complaint Procedures: If you have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer directly. We are committed to resolving complaints expediently and transparently.

To exercise any of these rights, please visit our Contact Us page or email our Privacy Officer directly at privacy@australiannewstoday.com.au.

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