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Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last updated: 16 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Adele Ferguson ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at adeleferguson.com.au ("the Site").

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Any personal information you provide will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit the Site, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal information you voluntarily provide through our contact form (name, email address, phone number, and message content).
  • Technical data including your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
  • Usage data including information about how you use the Site, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries submitted through the contact form.
  • To improve the Site and ensure content is presented in the most effective manner.
  • To administer the Site and for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and testing.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

4. Cookies

The Site uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide you with a good browsing experience and allows us to improve the Site.

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the operation of the Site.
  • Analytical/performance cookies: Allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

The Site may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyse information to improve user experience. These services include:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to track and report website traffic.
  • Embedded content from platforms such as Vimeo and YouTube for video features.
  • Social media platforms when you interact with sharing features or follow external links.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based service can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable Australian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy rights have been breached.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Email: aferguson@protonmail.com
  • Address: PO Box 3262, Tamarama NSW 2026, Australia

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Questions About Your Privacy?

If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please get in touch.