ASX News Network is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains how we handle your personal information.
1. Overview
ASX News Network ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at asxnewsnetwork.com. We provide Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) news, market analysis, and financial information services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, and users of our website. By accessing or using ASX News Network, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
- Name (if provided when contacting us)
- Contact details submitted via our contact form
- Feedback, comments, or correspondence you send to us
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring website or search terms
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Date and time of visits
2.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 of this policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Delivering our service: Providing you with ASX news, market updates, and financial content
- Newsletter delivery: Sending market updates and news alerts you have subscribed to
- Improving our website: Analysing usage patterns to enhance content and user experience
- Customer support: Responding to your enquiries and feedback
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or security threats
- Legal compliance: Meeting our obligations under applicable laws and regulations
- Analytics: Understanding audience behaviour to improve editorial decisions
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Cookies & Tracking
4.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with content.
4.2 Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (login sessions, security)
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour (anonymised)
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Advertising cookies: May be used to display relevant advertisements (see Section 5)
4.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when new cookies are set. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information about your use of our website:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and behaviour analysis. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense / Display Advertising: If advertising is served on our site, third-party advertisers may use cookies to serve relevant ads.
- Email service providers: Used to deliver newsletters to subscribers.
- Social media platforms: Share buttons and embedded content from Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and similar platforms may collect data.
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
6. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: To trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- Legal requirements: When required by Australian law, court order, or government authority
- Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ASX News Network, our users, or the public
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets
- With your consent: In any other circumstances where you have provided explicit consent
7. Data Storage & Security
Your personal information is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Access controls limiting who can access personal data
- Regular security assessments
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
8. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in each email
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 11.
9. Children's Privacy
ASX News Network is intended for adults and persons with an interest in financial markets. Our website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of ASX News Network following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
- Website: asxnewsnetwork.com/contact
- Email: privacy@asxnewsnetwork.com
We will respond to privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.