How Modanomics collects, uses, and protects your personal information — in full compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
What personal information we collect
We are transparent about the data we collect (APP 1). Modanomics collects only what is necessary to deliver our services:
- Name and email address — via contact forms and newsletter sign-up
- Account credentials (username, encrypted password) if you register
- Comments and messages you voluntarily submit
- Usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, session duration — collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools
- Any other information you choose to provide
We do not collect sensitive information as defined under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) unless you choose to provide it.
How we collect personal information
Information is collected directly when you interact with our site — through forms, newsletter sign-up, or account creation — and automatically through cookies and analytics platforms. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
Why we collect and use your information
Your data is used only for the following purposes (APP 5 — notice of collection):
- Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and content
- Responding to your enquiries and comments
- Sending our newsletter — only with your explicit opt-in consent
- Managing your account if you register
- Analysing website performance via privacy-respecting analytics
- Complying with applicable Australian laws and regulations
We do not sell your personal information — ever.
Disclosure of personal information
Third-party service providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who assist in running our site — including email platforms, hosting providers, and analytics tools — all bound by confidentiality obligations consistent with this policy.
Legal disclosure
We may disclose your information where required by Australian law, a court order, or to protect the legal rights of Modanomics and its users.
Overseas disclosure
Some third-party tools we use — such as Google Analytics and email marketing platforms — may store or process data outside Australia. Before any overseas disclosure, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient complies with the APPs, as required under APP 8 — Cross-border disclosure of personal information.
How we protect your data
Security measures
Modanomics uses HTTPS encryption across all pages, restricts access to personal data to authorised personnel only, and conducts periodic security reviews. No internet transmission is 100% secure, but we apply industry-standard safeguards throughout.
Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time and their data will be removed promptly.
Your rights — access and correction
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@modanomics.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Complaints
If you believe Modanomics has breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us first at privacy@modanomics.com. If unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at no cost.
Links to other websites
Our content may link to external websites for reference. This policy applies only to www.modanomics.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The current version will always be published at www.modanomics.com/modanomics-privacy-policy. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices: