Privacy Policy

Austral Intel

Effective Date: 26/APR/2025

Austral Intel ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information through our website and services.

1. What We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Full name and email address (e.g., through contact forms or subscriptions)
IP address, browser type, and device details
Website usage and interaction data
User preferences and responses
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

We may also collect anonymised or aggregated data for analysis and performance tracking.

2. How We Collect It

We collect personal information via:

Direct interactions (e.g., contact forms, email, or newsletter sign-ups)
Cookies and similar technologies
Trusted third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Email marketing platforms
- Website performance and security tools

Cookies may be disabled in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

3. Why We Collect It

We use your personal information to:

Respond to your messages and inquiries
Provide updates and newsletters you have subscribed to
Improve website performance, functionality, and security
Understand visitor demographics and website engagement
Comply with legal obligations
Develop future content and services

We may also use your information for limited promotional or marketing purposes if you have opted in.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose it to:

Trusted third-party providers who support our operations (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email services)
Legal authorities when required by law
Prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing in connection with the site

All providers are subject to appropriate privacy and confidentiality obligations.

5. Cross-Border Disclosure

Some third-party services may store or process data overseas. We take reasonable steps to ensure those providers comply with Australian privacy standards or similar data protections.

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access or disclosure.
Personal data is only retained for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

7. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate or outdated
Withdraw consent to communications at any time

8. Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us directly. We will investigate your concerns and respond as quickly as possible.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
📍 https://www.oaic.gov.au

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our operations. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date clearly noted.

10. Defence and Government Information

Austral Intel does not collect, store, or request classified or sensitive information from the Australian Government, Defence Force, or related agencies.

Our content is strictly based on:

Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
Publicly available data
News reporting and defence industry publications

We do not solicit or accept confidential defence material. Any unsolicited disclosures of sensitive information may be reported to relevant authorities in line with legal and ethical obligations.

Austral Intel upholds responsible reporting practices and takes care to avoid publishing operationally sensitive content.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, privacy concerns, access requests, or complaints, please contact:

Austral Intel
📧 Email: briefings@australintel.com
🌐 Website: www.australintel.com