Privacy Policy
🛡️ OzSparkHub Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6 July 2025
OzSparkHub (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How we use, share and store that information
- Your rights and choices
- How to contact us
By using ozsparkhub.com.au (“Site”) you agree to the terms described below.
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Personal identifiers | Name, email address, social-media handle (when voluntarily provided via comments, forms or newsletters) | Responding to enquiries, sending newsletters, community engagement |
| Usage data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URL | Site analytics, performance optimisation, security |
| Cookies & similar technologies | Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies | Remembering settings, measuring traffic, improving content |
| User-generated content | Comments, feedback, uploaded media | Displaying on the Site, moderating community interaction |
No sensitive information (e.g. health, biometric or financial data) is intentionally collected.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide and maintain the Site’s functionality
- Improve content and user experience through aggregated analytics
- Communicate with you (e.g. newsletters, reply to enquiries)
- Secure the Site against fraud, spam or abuse
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We never sell your personal information.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal bases are:
| Legal basis | When we rely on it |
|---|---|
| Consent | Newsletter opt-ins, optional cookies |
| Contract | When responding to your direct enquiries or providing requested resources |
| Legitimate interests | Site analytics, security, service improvement |
| Legal obligation | Where required by law or court order |
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use first-party and selected third-party cookies:
- Necessary cookies – enable core functionality (cannot be disabled)
- Analytics cookies – help us understand traffic and usage patterns
- Preference cookies – remember language or display choices
You can control cookies via your browser settings or cookie-consent banner.
6. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Location of processing |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Pages / Cloudflare | Site hosting, CDN | USA & global edge locations |
| Google Analytics 4 | Usage statistics | USA |
| Disqus / Utterances (optional) | Comment system | Varies (see provider privacy policy) |
| Email service provider | Newsletter delivery | Australia / USA |
Third-party services process data under their own privacy terms. We select reputable providers and minimise data sharing.
7. Data Retention
- Account or newsletter data – retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Analytics data – stored for up to 26 months, then deleted or anonymised
- Back-ups & logs – kept for a maximum of 12 months for security auditing
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete or restrict processing of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
- Data portability (GDPR)
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@ozsparkhub.com.au.
9. International Transfers
Data may be processed outside Australia (e.g. on global cloud servers). We ensure that such transfers comply with the Privacy Act and, where applicable, GDPR Chapter V safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).
10. Security
We employ:
- HTTPS encryption
- Regular software patching
- Access controls & least-privilege principles
- Continuous monitoring via our hosting provider
No internet transmission is 100 % secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, contact us and we will delete such information promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Material changes will be announced via a site banner or email (if you subscribe).
13. Contact Us
OzSparkHub
Email: support@ozsparkhub.com.au
Attention: Privacy Officer
Thank you for trusting OzSparkHub. We are committed to protecting your privacy while empowering you with valuable employment and lifestyle insights. 🦊
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