Opinion is operated by Steven J Stanbrook [ABN OR ACN, IF ANY], based in Australia. In this policy, "we", "us" and "our" refer to that operator. Contact us at steven@stevenstanbrook.com or [POSTAL ADDRESS].
This policy covers our early-interest website, subscription list and related enquiries. It does not cover a future Opinion app account, discussion content or testing research. We will explain any additional collection and participation terms before inviting you into those activities.
We handle personal information under applicable Australian law and use the Australian Privacy Principles as our privacy standard. Nothing in this policy limits rights or obligations under other laws that apply.
We collect the name and email you provide, your optional phone number, selected interests, contact permissions and subscription status. We also retain signup source, confirmation dates and consent records so we can manage your choices. If you contact us, we collect your message and the information needed to respond.
Our website and service providers may process technical information such as IP address, browser details, request times and delivery or error logs to operate and protect the service. We do not ask for sensitive information, identity documents or your views on political, religious or health matters when you subscribe. Please avoid sending these in general enquiries.
We collect information directly through our registration form and correspondence, and receive subscription, delivery and technical records from our providers. We use it to confirm and manage subscriptions, send requested updates, invite relevant participation, respond to enquiries, maintain security and meet applicable legal obligations.
You may browse without subscribing. A name and email are needed to register for email updates. You may use a preferred name. Leaving the phone field blank does not affect email access.
We send development updates and participation invitations after you opt in and confirm your email. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. We act on unsubscribe requests within five working days. You may also contact us to update your preferences or withdraw phone permission.
We call about participation only if you provide a number and select phone permission. That permission does not cover SMS marketing. We will request a separate opt-in before starting any SMS marketing program. Unsubscribing from email does not automatically change a separate phone preference; contact us to stop all communications.
We use Mailchimp to hold subscription records and send emails. Information is processed in the United States and may be handled by Mailchimp's authorised providers in other countries. [CONFIRM AND INSERT OTHER LIKELY COUNTRIES FOR THE CONFIGURED SERVICES.]
Our website host and other technical providers may process website traffic, logs or form data. [INSERT CONFIRMED PROVIDERS AND LIKELY COUNTRIES.] Australian privacy management does not mean information stays in Australia. We assess provider safeguards and take reasonable steps required by applicable law to protect information handled overseas.
Access is limited to authorised team members and providers who need information for the purposes in this policy. We may also disclose information when legally required or permitted. We do not sell or rent our early-interest list or give it to unrelated organisations for their own marketing.
[PROPOSED CONFIGURATION — CONFIRM BEFORE PUBLICATION] We use technical functions needed to operate and protect the website. We do not use advertising pixels or optional audience analytics on this registration page. Individual email-open and link-click tracking are disabled for our subscription emails. Mailchimp still processes operational records such as delivery failures, subscription changes and security logs.
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect information against misuse, loss and unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. No online system can guarantee absolute security. If a breach occurs, we assess it and notify affected people and regulators where required by law.
We keep subscription information while needed to provide requested communications and review whether it remains necessary. When it is no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it, subject to legal requirements. After unsubscribe, we may retain limited suppression and consent records to respect your preferences and demonstrate how permission was obtained. Unsubscribing does not immediately erase all records or backups.
Contact steven@stevenstanbrook.com to request access, correction or deletion, or to raise a complaint. We may verify your identity proportionately before acting. We aim to respond within 30 days and will explain delays or any lawful reason we cannot fulfil a request.
We will investigate complaints and explain our response. If you remain dissatisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au or on 1300 363 992; its ability to investigate depends on its jurisdiction.
We will publish updates with a revised effective date. Material changes to our purposes will be explained before the new use begins, with fresh consent where required. You can request a copy using the contact details above.