Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which The Kookaburra Buzz collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“Users”) of our satirical news website. This policy applies to The Kookaburra Buzz and all products and services offered by us.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey, or fill out a form. The information we may collect includes, but is not limited to, the User’s name, email address, and demographic information.

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Non-Personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our website. This may include the browser name, the type of computer or device used, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our website, such as the operating system and Internet service providers utilized.

Cookies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. Users’ web browsers place cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browsers to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. Please note that this may affect certain features or functionality of our website.

How We Use Collected Information

The Kookaburra Buzz may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests more efficiently.
  • To personalize User experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our website.
  • To send periodic emails: We may use the email address provided by Users to send them information and updates pertaining to their subscriptions, as well as occasional news, related products or services information, etc.

How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our website.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and Users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers.

Compliance with Legal Obligations

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Kookaburra Buzz has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes and to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using The Kookaburra Buzz, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of The Kookaburra Buzz, or your dealings with our website, please contact us at [email protected].

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 5 July 2023.