Linguistic Lenses (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
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1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
Your name and contact details (such as email address or phone number)
Your educational role or institution (if relevant)
Information you provide via contact forms or subscriptions
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns on our website
We only collect personal information that is necessary for our activities, including delivering educational resources, managing communications, and improving our services.
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2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect information through:
Online forms (such as contact or newsletter sign-up forms)
Direct communications (emails or phone calls)
Cookies and analytics tools (to understand website usage and improve functionality)
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Where possible, we collect personal information directly from you.
We do not collect sensitive information unless required and with your consent.
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3. Why We Collect and Use Personal Information
We collect and use personal information to:
Provide access to educational content and updates
Respond to enquiries and provide support
Send occasional newsletters or resource updates (you can unsubscribe at any time)
Improve our website and services based on usage data
Comply with legal obligations
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4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose it to third parties in the following circumstances:
To trusted service providers who help us operate our website and deliver services (e.g. email newsletter platforms, website hosting)
If required or authorised by law
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Linguistic Lenses or others
Any third parties we engage are required to handle your data in accordance with the Privacy Act.
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5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is stored securely and protected from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
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6. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete.
Please contact us using the details below.
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7. Website Analytics and Cookies
We use website analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather anonymous usage data, which helps us improve the site.
Cookies may be used to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although this may affect site functionality.
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8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
Updated versions will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to access or update your information, please contact us