disclose, and safeguard your personal information. It applies to all personal information collected through our website, social media, and other communication channels.
By accessing and using SnapWire, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:- Personal Details: Information such as your name, email address, contact details, and other identifying information when you sign up for newsletters, leave comments, or contact us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and services, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and duration of visits. This may be collected via cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Social Media Information: Information shared on our social media platforms, such as likes, comments, and shares.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:- Provide and improve our news services and content.
- Send updates, newsletters, and relevant communications (only with your consent).
- Analyze and monitor website traffic, usage patterns, and user preferences to improve user experience.
- Respond to inquiries or requests for assistance.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
3. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following situations:- With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and similar services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may not use your data for any other purpose.
- Compliance with Law: We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from governmental authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner or entity.
4. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction. Our security measures include encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and secure storage methods. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
SnapWire uses cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, track user trends, and provide relevant advertising. You can choose to accept or reject cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by SnapWire. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.7. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections if the information we have is inaccurate or out-of-date.
- Withdraw Consent: If you previously gave consent for data collection, you may withdraw that consent at any time.