Reader privacy
Privacy Policy
How S&C Freelance Reporter handles information shared by readers, subscribers, and story tipsters.
Effective 1 March 2025. Written for readers in Australia.
Read the policyPolicy contents
Use these links to move through the key parts of our privacy policy.
Information we collect
S&C Freelance Reporter collects details you choose to send, such as your name and email address when you contact the newsroom or subscribe to updates. We also record technical details, including browser type, approximate location, and pages visited. This helps us keep the site secure and understand which local stories matter to readers. We do not ask for sensitive information to read our journalism.
Why we use it
We use information to reply to messages, send requested updates, improve coverage, and protect the site from misuse.
Newsletters
Email updates are sent when you ask for them. Every message includes a clear way to stop future sends.
Reader updates
Choose the updates you want
Tell us where to send newsroom updates. We use your address for this purpose and keep it out of public view.
Typical log review period
Your choices matter
You can ask what personal information we hold, request a correction, or ask us to remove information where the law allows. You can also stop newsletter messages at any time. Some records must remain when required for legal, security, or accounting reasons. We may need to confirm your identity before acting on a request. Start with an email to [email protected].
Cookies in brief
Cookies help remember settings and measure page use. Your browser can block or remove them.
When data is shared
Service providers may process information for hosting, email delivery, analytics, or security under written instructions.
Send a privacy question
Ask about access, correction, deletion, or a story tip you previously sent. The newsroom team will direct your request.
Email [email protected]Keeping data safe
We limit access, use account controls, and review security practices. No online system is risk-free.
Policy changes
We update this page when our practices change. The date above shows which version is current.