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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to me.

This Privacy Policy explains how Oh Shit! We Need a New Plan!? ("this website", "I", "me" or "my") collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit the website, subscribe to updates or otherwise interact with me through the website.

I aim to keep this policy straightforward and easy to understand.

1. What information I collect

Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy. 


Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.

2. How I collect information

I may collect personal information when you:

  • subscribe to the website or newsletter;

  • contact me;

  • voluntarily provide information through a website form; or

  • browse or interact with the website, where information is collected automatically through cookies, analytics or similar technologies.

Where reasonably possible, I collect personal information directly from you.

3. Why I collect your information

I may collect and use personal information to:

  • provide you with articles, newsletters or other updates you have requested;

  • respond to enquiries or messages;

  • administer and maintain the website;

  • understand how people use the website and improve its content and functionality;

  • monitor website performance and security;

  • manage subscriptions; and

  • comply with legal obligations where applicable.

I will not sell your personal information.

4. Newsletter and email communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, I will use the email address you provide to send you the content or updates you have requested.

The newsletter service I use may process your information on my behalf. Depending on the service selected, your information may be stored or processed in Australia or overseas.

You can unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the relevant email.

If I change newsletter providers, this Privacy Policy will be updated where necessary to reflect the change.

5. Cookies and website analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember information about your visit and understand how the website is being used.

I may use website analytics to understand things such as:

  • how many people visit the website;

  • which pages are viewed;

  • how visitors arrive at the website;

  • general geographic information;

  • the types of devices and browsers used; and

  • general website performance.

Analytics information is used to understand and improve the website rather than to identify individual visitors personally.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used by the website. The particular services used may change over time.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.

6. Third-party services

The website may use third-party providers to provide services such as:

  • website hosting;

  • email/newsletter delivery;

  • website analytics;

  • security;

  • embedded content; and

  • other website functionality.

These providers may collect or process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Where a third-party provider processes personal information on my behalf, I take reasonable steps to use providers that are appropriate for the service being provided.

7. Overseas disclosure

Some third-party technology and service providers used by this website may be located outside Australia or may store or process information overseas.

Where this occurs, the relevant information may be disclosed to or processed by those providers in the countries in which they operate.

Because the specific services used by this website may change, the countries involved may also change.

Where required by applicable privacy law, I will take reasonable steps in relation to overseas disclosure of personal information.

8. How I store and protect information

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Personal information may be stored electronically by me or by third-party service providers used to operate the website.

No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

9. How long I keep information

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to provide the relevant service, or where required for legal or administrative purposes.

When personal information is no longer required, I will take reasonable steps to delete it or ensure it is no longer identifiable, where appropriate.

Third-party service providers may have their own data retention policies.

10. Access to and correction of your information

ou may contact me if you would like to:

  • ask what personal information I hold about you;

  • request access to that information; or

  • ask me to correct information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

I will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

11. Anonymity and pseudonyms

You may generally browse this website without identifying yourself.

If you contact me or subscribe to a service, I may need certain information to respond to you or provide the service you have requested.

12. Children's privacy

This website is not specifically directed at children.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating profiles or marketing to them.

13. Links to other websites

This website may contain links to other websites.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites.

I encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external website you visit.

14. Privacy complaints

If you believe I have mishandled your personal information, please contact me first so that I can understand and attempt to resolve your concern.

I will consider and respond to privacy complaints within a reasonable period.

If you are not satisfied with my response, or if you believe your privacy complaint has not been appropriately addressed, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

You can find information about making a privacy complaint on the OAIC website.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, technology, services I use or applicable privacy requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page, with the date of the most recent update shown at the top.

16. Contact

If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, how your information is handled, or would like to request access to or correction of your personal information, please contact me through the About or Contact information provided on this website.

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