Privacy Policy

Introduction

SideTable.au ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sidetable.au (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out a contact form
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Leave comments on our articles

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Preference cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our Site
• Improving, personalising, and expanding our Site
• Understanding and analysing how you use our Site
• Developing new products, services, features, and functionality
• Communicating with you, including for customer service and to provide updates
• Sending you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Finding and preventing fraud

Affiliate Disclosure

SideTable.au participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au. When you click on affiliate links on our Site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We also may participate in other affiliate programs with other retailers. Our participation in these programs does not influence our editorial content or product recommendations.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer service.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Australian Privacy Principles

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you believe we have breached the APPs, you may lodge a complaint with us or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: