Effective date: March 27, 2025
Filcom Publishing Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website themigrant.com.au (“the Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, and applicable privacy laws of the United States, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Quick Summary
- We only collect personal information that you provide voluntarily.
- We use it to respond to your inquiries, improve our content, and deliver our services.
- We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
- You can request access to, deletion of, or a copy of your information at any time.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information for various purposes, including:
Personal Information
When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or use our forms, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Country or city of origin
- Any message or files you send us
Usage Data
We may collect information about how you access and use the Site. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser at any time.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or comments
- Provide requested content or services
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Monitor site traffic and performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Our legal basis for processing personal data includes your consent, our legitimate interest in providing and improving our services, and compliance with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:
- Trusted third-party service providers who assist us (e.g. hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety
We do not sell personal data in exchange for money or other valuable consideration.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers located in Australia. While we strive to protect your information, no online platform is 100% secure. We take reasonable steps to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
5. International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside Australia, please note that your data will be transferred to and processed in Australia. By using the Site and providing your information, you consent to this transfer.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting them.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access or correct your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Restrict or object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (for EU residents)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. “Do Not Track” and Opt-Out Options
We respect your browser’s “Do Not Track” settings and do not sell personal information. You may also opt out of cookies or analytics tracking using browser tools or extensions.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: themigrant.au@gmail.com
Website: https://themigrant.com.au
Thank you for trusting The Migrant.
This Privacy Policy was adapted with care to reflect our values and compliance with Australian, European, and U.S. privacy laws.