Last updated: 28 March 2026
1. Who we are
“Ipswich Insider” is an independent newsletter and website published from Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Our site is https://ipswichinsider.com.au.
2. The short version
We collect only the personal information reasonably needed to:
- send you the newsletter you asked for,
- understand how people use our site,
- measure and improve our advertising and marketing, and
- run and protect the site and newsletter.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. What we collect
- Newsletter sign-up details – your email address and, if you provide it, your name.
- Browsing and device data – pages viewed, approximate location, browser/device information, referrer information and similar usage data.
- Marketing and advertising data – events such as page views, visits and link clicks collected through advertising and analytics tools.
- Email engagement data – opens, clicks, bounces, unsubscribes and related newsletter activity.
- Messages you send us – if you email us or otherwise contact us, we collect the information you include in your message.
4. How we collect and use data
- Kit helps us manage subscriptions and send newsletters.
- Google Analytics 4 helps us understand how people use the site and improve performance. In Google Analytics, IP masking is not necessary because IP addresses are not logged or stored.
- Meta Pixel helps us measure advertising performance and improve future campaigns.
- Cookies and similar technologies may be used to remember preferences, measure traffic and support advertising and analytics.
We use this information to run Ipswich Insider, improve our content and site, understand what is working, maintain security, and communicate with readers. Where required by law, we rely on your consent for cookies, pixels or similar tracking technologies.
5. Who we share data with
We may share personal information with service providers that help us operate Ipswich Insider, including:
- Google LLC – analytics and related services.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. – advertising and ad measurement services.
- Kit, Inc. – newsletter and email list management.
- Pressable, Inc. – website hosting, delivery and security services.
We may also disclose information where required or permitted by law.
6. Overseas disclosure
Some of our service providers are located outside Australia or may store or process data outside Australia, including in the United States and other countries where they or their subcontractors operate. We take reasonable steps to use reputable providers and to protect personal information.
7. Your choices
- Unsubscribe – click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter.
- Cookies – you can block or clear cookies through your browser settings.
- Analytics – you can use Google’s Analytics opt-out add-on.
- Ad personalisation – you can manage ad preferences through your Meta/Facebook settings.
- Access or correction – email us and we will respond within a reasonable time.
- Complaints – if you have a privacy concern, contact us first. If needed, you can also complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
8. Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy, including to provide the newsletter and site, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes and protect the security of our services. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the settings of our service providers.
9. Contact us
Email: jamey@ipswichinsider.com.au
Postal: Ipswich Insider, 20 Cramb St, Eastern Heights QLD 4305, Australia
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. If an update is material, we will highlight it on the site.