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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Amanda Hewitt (“I”, “me”, “my”) discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What Personal Information I Collect

I may collect personal information including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • IP address and browser information
  • Any information you provide via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or purchases

2. How I Collect Personal Information

I collect personal information when you:

  • Visit my website
  • Subscribe to my newsletter
  • Contact me via forms or email
  • Purchase books or services

I may also collect information automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

3. Why I Collect Personal Information

I collect and use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Process transactions
  • Improve my website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Analytics

I may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with my website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

I may disclose your personal information to:

  • Service providers (e.g. email marketing platforms, website hosting providers)
  • Payment processors
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

Some of these third parties may be located outside Australia.

6. Overseas Disclosure

Where I disclose personal information overseas, I take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient complies with the Australian Privacy Principles.

7. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

8. Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting me using the details below.

9. Direct Marketing and Newsletter

I offer a newsletter where you can subscribe to receive updates, articles, and information about new books and releases.

I will only send you marketing communications if you have actively opted in to receive them. By subscribing, you consent to me using your personal information (such as your name and email address) for this purpose.

I sometimes and may in the future use a third-party email marketing provider (e.g. Mailchimp, Substack, ConvertKit) to manage my newsletter. Your information may be stored on servers located outside Australia. I take reasonable steps to ensure these providers handle your data in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting me directly.

10. Complaints

If you believe I have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may contact me. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact:

Amanda Hewitt E. amandahewittwrites@gmail.com

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Other

Comments or User Content

Comments have been restricted on the website, due to spam and potential breaches of privacy.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, social media) which are beyond this policy.

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