Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2024

Introduction

sepia-moon ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our websites, use our services, or interact with our publications. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our media network.

By accessing our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

• Information you provide directly: When you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or enquire about our services, you may provide your name, email address, company name, and other details relevant to your enquiry.
• Information collected automatically: When you visit our websites, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our content.
• Information from cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour and preferences. See our Cookies Policy for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To process and manage partnership and advertising requests
• To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To improve our websites, content, and services
• To analyse usage patterns and optimise user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal information for a specific purpose
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, and analytics
• Business partners: Partners with whom we jointly offer products or services, with your consent
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining retention periods, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

sepia-moon
Level 12, 88 Walker Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Australia
Email: [email protected]