Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Andrew Browne ("I", "me", or "my") handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What Personal Information I Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

Your email address
Your name (optional)

b. Email Engagement & Tracking Data

When I send emails through Mailgun, I may collect:

Email opens (via standard tracking pixels)
Link clicks
Date and time of interactions
Device or email client information

c. Analytics Information (If Enabled)

My website may automatically collect anonymous usage data, such as:

Pages visited
Browser type
Device and operating system
Referring websites

2. Why I Collect Personal Information

I collect personal information to:

Send newsletters, updates, or marketing content
Track email engagement to improve my content
Respond to enquiries
Maintain and improve my website and services

3. How I Collect Personal Information

I collect personal information directly from you when you subscribe to my mailing list, and automatically through email tracking tools and website analytics technologies.

4. Disclosure to Third Parties

I do not sell your personal information.

I may disclose your information to:

Mailgun (email delivery and analytics)
Analytics or hosting providers (if used)

Overseas Disclosure (APP 8)

Mailgun stores and processes data on servers located in the Melbourne, Australia and/or in other regions they operate in. By subscribing, you consent to the transfer of your personal information overseas. I take reasonable steps to ensure these third parties handle information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.

5. How I Protect Your Personal Information

I take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure (APP 11). However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

6. Access and Correction (APP 12 & 13)

You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information I hold about you. To make a request, contact me at andrew@andrewbrowne.co.

7. Data Retention

I retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Complaints

If you have concerns about how I handle your information, please contact me first at andrew@andrewbrowne.co.

If you are not satisfied with my response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

Website: www.andrewbrowne.co

9. Children’s Privacy

My content is not intended for individuals under 16. I do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Me

Email: andrew@andrewbrowneco
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia