Last updated: July 14, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes our policies on collecting, using, and disclosing your information when you use this blog. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
We use your personal data to provide and improve the service. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in line with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
The words with capitalized first letters have meanings defined under the conditions below. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.
- Account means a unique account created for you to access our service.
- Company (“we”, “us”, or “our”) refers to MashMagazine.
- Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website to track usage.
- Country refers to Queensland, Australia.
- Device means any device like a phone, tablet, or computer used to access the service.
- Personal Data means any information that identifies you.
- Service refers to the blog at https://mashmagazine.com.au/
- Service Provider means third-party services we use to operate or improve our blog.
- Usage Data is data collected automatically like your IP address, browser type, and time spent on the site.
- You means the person using our blog.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data We may collect your email address if you contact us.
Usage Data We collect this automatically when you visit our blog. This includes IP address, browser version, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tools to improve your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but parts of the blog may not work correctly.
Use of Your Personal Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve the blog
- Respond to your messages or feedback
- Analyze traffic through Google Analytics or similar tools
- Ensure the site runs securely and smoothly
Sponsored Content, Earnings, and External Links
MashMagazine.com.au is a personal blog. We don’t sell products or services. Our earnings come from Google Ads.
We accept sponsored posts only if they benefit readers. We don’t post irrelevant or misleading content.
Some posts may include third-party links. Clicking on them is your choice. We’re not responsible for any products, services, or results from those sites.
User-Generated Content
If you email us your ideas, suggestions, or any form of content, you agree that we may use or publish them without any compensation to you.
Comment Policy
If you comment on the blog, we reserve the right to remove any comment that is spam, abusive, or off-topic.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except to run or improve the blog (such as hosting or analytics tools).
Affiliate Disclosure
Some posts may include affiliate links. If you buy something through those links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Google Ads and Cookies
Google may use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits. You can choose to opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.
GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA Compliance
We respect your data privacy under major global laws:
- GDPR (EU): If you’re in the EEA, you can request to view, update, or delete your data.
- CCPA and CPRA (California): You can ask what personal data we collect and request its deletion.
To make any privacy-related request, email: contact@MashMagazine.com.au
Retention, Transfer, and Deletion of Data
We keep your data only as long as needed. You can request deletion by contacting us. Some data may be retained if legally required.
Security of Your Personal Data
We do our best to keep your data safe, but no method is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If we learn we have, we delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. We’ll update the date above and post changes here.
Contact Us
Have a question or idea? Contact us:
Email: contact@MashMagazine.com.au
Mailing Address: 31 Masthead Drive, NORTH ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4701, Australia