Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Bronte Local (ABN 22 590 741 451) operates the website brontelocal.com.au and publishes The Bronte Bulletin, a free monthly community newsletter. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

What information we collect

We collect your email address when you subscribe to The Bronte Bulletin or register your business interest through our website. We do not collect your name, phone number, or address unless you voluntarily provide it by contacting us directly.

We also collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics, including pages visited, time on site, device type, and approximate location (city level). This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

How we use your information

Your email address is used solely to send you The Bronte Bulletin newsletter (if subscribed) or to contact you about the business directory (if registered). We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

Mailchimp

We use Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC) to manage our subscriber list and send newsletters. Your email address is stored on Mailchimp's servers in the United States. Mailchimp is certified under standard contractual clauses and complies with applicable data protection legislation. You can read Mailchimp's privacy policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects anonymous data including IP addresses (anonymised), browser type, and pages visited. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Unsubscribing

Every newsletter we send includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You can also email us at hello@brontelocal.com.au to request removal from our list. We will action all unsubscribe requests within 5 business days.

Access and correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate. To make a request, email hello@brontelocal.com.au.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. Your data is stored securely by Mailchimp and Google, both of whom maintain industry-standard security practices.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy or a privacy complaint, contact us at hello@brontelocal.com.au. If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.