Crumbwire.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our news portal.
1. Information We Collect
Personal information may include:
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Your name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.
Non-personal information may include:
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Browser type, IP address, and general site usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
* Third-party tools and embedded content
We may embed content (e.g. Instagram posts or YouTube videos) or use tools like Google Analytics and MailerLite. These third parties may collect data about you via cookies or tracking technologies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies as we are not responsible for how they manage your data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To deliver news, updates, and other content relevant to your interests.
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To improve the functionality, user experience, and security of our website.
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To communicate with you in response to subscriptions, comments, and direct inquiries.
* Email marketing and newsletters
If you subscribe to Crumb Wire, we may send you occasional updates or newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
* Advertising
For information about opting out of Gourmet Ads and ad serving partners please visit http://www.gourmetads.com/
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share non-personal, aggregated data (such as general readership stats) for analytics, marketing, or site improvement.
Personal information will only be disclosed:
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When legally required (e.g. under court order),
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With your consent,
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Or to trusted service providers (e.g. our email newsletter provider), where necessary for delivering services. These providers are required to handle your data securely and ethically.
* Overseas storage of data
Some of our service providers may store data outside Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected under comparable privacy standards.
4. Storage and Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Our website uses secure technologies and best practices, but as with any online service, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. You use the site at your own risk.
5. Access and Correction
You may contact us at any time to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you,
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Correct inaccurate or outdated information,
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Or request deletion of your personal information.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and aim to action your request within 14 days.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to improve your browsing experience and collect general usage data.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but note that some parts of the website may not function correctly if cookies are turned off.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will always post the latest version on this page, with the “Last Updated” date noted below. Continued use of the website after any changes means you accept the revised policy.
Last updated: 21 August 2025
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@crumbwire.com
Website: www.crumbwire.com
