Privacy Policy

The short version
We collect only what we need, we don't sell your information, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.

Who we are
Place Ecologies is based in Australia. This policy applies to the Place Ecologies website and any communications we have with you through it.

What information we collect
When you contact us If you use a contact form or email us directly, we collect your name and email address, and whatever you choose to share in your message.

When you subscribe to our newsletter or Substack We collect your email address. Substack manages this subscription service — their privacy policy applies to how they handle your data.

Automatically collected information Like most websites, our site (hosted on Wix) may collect basic technical information such as your browser type, device, and pages visited. This is used only to understand how the site is performing. Wix's privacy policy applies to this data.

We do not use advertising trackers or sell data to third parties.

How we use your information
We use your information only to:

• Respond to your enquiry

• Send you updates or publications you have asked to receive

• Improve the website

We will not send you unsolicited emails, and we will not share your information with anyone outside of the platforms listed above without your permission.

Third-party platforms
This website uses Wix (wix.com) for hosting and Substack (substack.com) for newsletter publishing. Both are reputable platforms with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read those if you have concerns.

Storing your information
Your information is stored on Wix's secure servers. We retain contact information only for as long as it is needed to respond to your enquiry or maintain your subscription.

Your rights under Australian law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we hold about you

• Request access to that information

• Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate

• Ask us to delete your information
   

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at dredgedianne@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you believe we have not handled your information appropriately, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

Changes to this policy
If we update this policy, we will post the revised version here with a new date at the top.

Contact
Dianne Dredge
Place Ecologies: info@placeecologies.org