Last updated: February 2026
Buttertongue is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Mailing address (for print subscriptions or deliveries)
- Account login details
- Communication preferences
- Website usage data (via cookies and analytics)
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
- create an account
- subscribe or purchase products
- sign up to newsletters
- submit content
- contact us
- browse our website
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- provide and improve our Services
- process payments and subscriptions
- send newsletters and updates
- respond to enquiries
- manage submissions and contributions
- comply with legal obligations
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to:
- payment processors
- website hosting and analytics providers
- email marketing platforms
- professional advisers (legal, accounting, IT)
We do not sell your personal data.
5. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how users interact with our website. This helps improve performance, usability, and content.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
7. Access & Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Marketing Communications
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.
9. Overseas Disclosure
Some service providers may store data overseas. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with Australian privacy standards.
10. Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, contact us. We will investigate and respond promptly. If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact Us
Email: hello@buttertongue.com