Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by The Advocate, an Australian-based service offering insights, resources, and support on navigating complex relationships and social dynamics.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: [email protected]


 

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details (such as name and email address) when you subscribe, contact us, or download resources

  • Website usage data, including pages visited, IP address, and browser type (via tools such as Google Analytics)

  • Form responses or messages submitted through our website

  • Email engagement data (e.g. open and click rates if you subscribe to our emails)


3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information:

  • Directly from you (e.g. when you submit a form or contact us)

  • Automatically via cookies and analytics tools

  • From third-party services that support our website (e.g. web hosting, email platforms)


4. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Deliver content and services you request

  • Improve our website, content, and user experience

  • Send updates or marketing communications (if you opt in)

You can unsubscribe from emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided.


5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to track usage and improve your experience. We also use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These tools may store data outside Australia. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.


6. Disclosure of Your Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose it to:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g. email marketing, web hosting)

  • Regulatory bodies, if required by law

We take reasonable steps to ensure third-party providers comply with Australian privacy obligations.


7. Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Your data may be stored in secure cloud systems that are hosted outside Australia.


8. Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time. Please contact us at [insert contact email] and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.


9. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us. We take all complaints seriously and will investigate promptly.

If you’re not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

🌐 www.oaic.gov.au

📞 1300 363 992


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date noted at the top.