As you browse our website, it will gather certain types of information during your session on the site. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in line with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles where applicable. We take all reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, interference, and unauthorised access.
We only collect information as necessary for our operations. Types of data we collect might include names and email addresses, website analytics data (IP address, browser type, pages visited), clicking, scrolling, duration of web session, web pages viewed.
We collect information to send newsletters, improve website performance, process donations and subscriptions, meet our reporting and funding obligations.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. We may use cookies from time to time to improve your experience on our website.
Donations, Subscriptions & Payments
Your donation or subscription payments may be processed through third-party providers. We do not store full credit card details on our servers. Those providers manage payment information under their own privacy policies.
When you purchase a subscription, we may collect information like your name, email address and billing details, transaction identifiers as well as subscription status and history.
We collect subscription-related information to process payments, provide access to subscriber content manage renewals and cancellations, comply with accounting and legal obligations.
Marketing & Communications
If you subscribe to Blue Art Journal, or if you were previously a subscriber to Art Monthly Australasia, you may receive service-related emails (eg renewal notices, account updates) or Editorial communications related to your subscription
Where we send marketing communications, we aim to comply with the Spam Act 2003.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. But please note that transactional emails relating to active subscriptions cannot be opted out of while your subscription remains active.
Data Retention
We retain subscription and transaction records for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain your account, resolve disputes and meet our accounting and legal requirements.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.
Overseas Processing and Storage
Because we use digital service providers and publish globally, data may be stored or processed outside Australia. This goes for payment providers and hosting services who may operate outside Australia. We aim to use reputable providers with appropriate security standards.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Where information relates to Indigenous peoples or communities:
- We recognise rights to control representation and access.
- We will consider requests to amend, contextualise, or remove material.
- We prioritise community-led dialogue in resolving concerns.
- As a First-Peoples led publication our board will advise and consult on Cultural Protocols document as we grow, but we welcome discussion and input from community members. Head to the Cultural Protocols page [link] to see the work in progress.
Access, Correction, Complaints
You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time by contacting info@blueartjournal.com. If you believe we have breached privacy obligations, please contact us first.
