Privacy Policy

Local Profile respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information collected through this website. Our privacy policy describes generally how we manage your personal information and protect your privacy. We shall also ensure that we comply with our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information You Provide

This may include:

  • your name

  • your email address

  • your phone number (if you provide it)

  • information you submit via contact forms, interviews, or submissions

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • your IP address

  • browser type and device information

  • pages you view and time spent on the site

  • referral source (how you arrived at the website)

This is collected using cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • respond to enquiries

  • publish stories or interviews (with consent)

  • improve our website and content

  • send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

Interviews and Published Personal Details

If you participate in an interview or feature, we may publish information such as:

  • your name

  • business name

  • photos or video

  • quotes and story details

We will only publish personal content with your consent, and you may request edits or removal by contacting us.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and track site performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • embedded social media posts 

  • newsletter platforms

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only if:

  • required by law

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or request corrections, by contacting us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be published on this page.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Email: editor@localprofile.com
Location: Gympie, Queensland, Australia