Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
Welcome to The North Coast Post. We value your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in compliance with applicable Australian privacy laws. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Privacy Policy
1. Collection of Information
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, or phone number, when you:
- Subscribe to our newspaper or newsletters.
- Submit events, advertisements, or letters to the editor.
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or trials.
We may also collect non-identifiable information, such as your device type and browsing preferences, when you use our website.
2. Use of Information
The personal information we collect is used to:
- Deliver our newspaper and related services.
- Manage advertising submissions and billing.
- Improve our content, website, and offerings.
- Communicate with you about updates, offers, or service changes.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or necessary to provide our services (e.g., payment processing).
3. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to access and update your personal information or request its deletion by contacting us. We will respond to your requests promptly, as required by law.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
Terms & Conditions
1. Content Use
The North Coast Post provides content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without prior written consent.
2. Submissions
By submitting content (e.g., letters, advertisements, event listings), you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, edit, and publish your submission.
- Warrant that your submission does not violate any laws or the rights of others.
We reserve the right to edit or reject submissions that do not meet our standards or are deemed inappropriate.
3. Advertisements and Payments
All advertisements must meet our specifications and be pre-paid via bank transfer. Payments are non-refundable unless an error occurs on our part.
4. Limitations of Liability
We strive to ensure our content is accurate but do not guarantee its completeness or suitability for any purpose. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of our services.
5. Changes to Policies
We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions from time to time. Changes will be effective upon publication on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our policies, please contact us at:
The North Coast Post
By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.