Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how HIP MEDIA Pty Ltd ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you access and use the Whisky Magazine Australia website and related services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. What information we collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Contact details
• Subscription preferences

We may also automatically collect certain information when you use our website, including:

• IP address
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on site
• Referral source and general location data

3. How we collect your information

We collect information in a number of ways, including when you:

• Subscribe to newsletters or digital publications
• Enter competitions or promotions
• Contact us directly
• Interact with our website, advertising, or social channels

We also collect data through cookies and analytics tools.

4. How we use your information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and manage our content, newsletters, and services
• Send marketing and promotional communications
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Analyse audience behaviour and trends
• Deliver relevant advertising and partnerships
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

5. Disclosure of your information

We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

• Email and marketing platforms
• Website hosting and analytics providers
• Advertising and media partners
• Professional advisers or regulatory bodies where required

We take reasonable steps to ensure these parties handle your information securely and in accordance with privacy obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable website functionality
• Analyse traffic and performance
• Personalise content and advertising

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data storage and retention

We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is stored securely and protected from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Overseas disclosure

Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia. As a result, your personal information may be transferred and stored overseas.

Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is handled in a manner consistent with Australian privacy laws.

9. Your rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Make a complaint about how your information is handled

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Children's privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated version will take effect immediately upon posting.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).