PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome to https://mediawest.digital. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how ARTHUR PATERNOSTER ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your data when you visit our website at https://mediawest.digital (the "Site").
We strictly adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For international visitors, we also maintain compliance with global privacy standards, including the European Union and United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. DATA WE COLLECT
We collect two primary categories of information from our visitors:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
This is personal information you explicitly choose to share with us, which may include your name, email address, phone number, physical address, or any other details you submit via:
- Contact forms or customer support queries.
- Email newsletter subscriptions.
- Comments, feedback, or forum posts on the Site.
Information Collected Automatically (Including APP Tracking)
When you navigate the Site, certain information is automatically transmitted by your device, web browser, or third-party tools. Under the Australian Privacy Act, this information (such as IP addresses and device IDs) is treated as personal information when paired with ad targeting identifiers. This data includes:
- IP addresses, unique device identifiers, and browser types.
- Operating system versions and language preferences.
- Referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and clickstream data.
- Tracking information collected via cookies, web beacons, and pixels.
2. GOOGLE ADSENSE & THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING DISCLOSURES
We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising companies to serve advertisements when you visit our Site. In accordance with Google's mandatory publisher policies, we disclose the following:
3. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to advertising cookies, our Site uses functional and analytical tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to monitor website performance and improve user experience.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to remember your preferences. You can configure your internet browser settings to reject all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features or portions of this Site.
4. USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION (APP 7 ALIGNMENT)
We collect, hold, and use your data for clear business and regulatory purposes. In strict alignment with APP 7 (Direct Marketing), we process your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and optimize the performance of the Site.
- Respond to your direct inquiries, comments, or customer support requests.
- Deliver newsletters, marketing materials, or promotional offers that you have subscribed to.
- Deliver relevant interest-based advertising to you via Google AdSense.
- Analyse site traffic and user behaviour patterns to identify technical issues and popular content.
We will not use or disclose your personal information for any other purpose without your consent, unless required or authorised by an Australian law or a court/tribunal order.
5. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS & OVERSEAS RECIPIENTS (APP 8 ALIGNMENT)
Because we utilize global cloud infrastructure, data management platforms, and international advertising networks (such as Google LLC), the information collected from Australian users will be transferred to, stored, and processed outside of Australia.
In accordance with APP 8 (Cross-Border Disclosure), please be advised that your personal and tracking data is primarily transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where Google operates servers. By using this Site, you acknowledge that while these overseas recipients may not always be bound by the Australian Privacy Principles, we take all reasonable contractual steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in a manner consistent with Australian privacy frameworks.
6. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION (APP 11 ALIGNMENT)
Under Australian Privacy Principle 11, we take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely destroy or permanently de-identify the data.
7. INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE (GDPR & CCPA RIGHTS)
Depending on your geographical location, you may have specific privacy rights regarding your personal information:
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to promptly remove such information.
9. YOUR RIGHTS, ACCESS & CONTACT INFORMATION
Under Australian Privacy Principles 12 and 13, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or out of date.
If you wish to exercise your rights, lodge a privacy inquiry, or submit a complaint regarding our data practices, please contact us using the details below:
Website: https://mediawest.digital
Email: privacy@mediawest.digital
Address: Marseilles Drive, Yalyalup, Western Australia 6280, Australia