Privacy policy

The Beautiful Middle is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles is available from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.

What personal information we collect

Personal information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual.

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • your name
  • your email address
  • any information you choose to provide when contacting us
  • information provided when subscribing to our newsletter
  • information provided when purchasing digital products
  • information collected through cookies and website analytics.

We collect this information through our website, newsletter sign-up forms, contact forms, email correspondence and other interactions with The Beautiful Middle.

Why we collect your information

We collect your personal information so that we can:

  • send you our newsletter and other communications you've requested
  • deliver digital products and resources you've purchased or downloaded
  • respond to your enquiries
  • improve our website and content
  • understand how visitors use our website
  • inform you about new articles, editions, products or services that may be of interest to you.

You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and better understand how our website is used.

These technologies may collect information such as your browser type, device, pages visited and time spent on our website. This information is generally anonymous and helps us improve our content and user experience.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Disclosure of personal information

We will never sell your personal information.

We may disclose your personal information:

  • where you have given your consent
  • to trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, email newsletter or online store
  • where required or authorised by law.

Any third-party providers we use are expected to handle your personal information responsibly and securely.

Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.

While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we use reputable service providers and appropriate security measures to safeguard your information.

We will only retain your personal information for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Accessing or updating your information

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.

To do so, please contact us using the details below.

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Links to other websites

The Beautiful Middle may occasionally link to third-party websites, products or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, website or legal obligations.

The most current version will always be available on this website.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or update your personal information, or would like to unsubscribe from our communications, please contact:  hello@thebeautifulmiddle.com.au